Insights Analyst

Job Description

Our Analysts are at the heart of delivering value to our retail partners. Working closely with a large UK grocery retailer, you will combine best-in-class data, FMCG and retail expertise, and compelling storytelling to drive actionable insights that support both strategic and tactical decision-making.

This is a highly client-facing role where you will act as a trusted partner to retailer stakeholders, while collaborating internally with NIQ teams. You will leverage both Scanning and Panel data, alongside broader datasets where relevant, translating complex data into clear, impactful recommendations.

You will build a strong understanding of the UK grocery landscape, market trends, and shopper behaviour, helping ensure NIQ delivers maximum value to the client partnership.

Salary: 32000 GBP to 39000 GBP gross per year. Placement within the range will depend on objective criteria including experience, skills, and internal equity considerations.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with client stakeholders and internal teams. Support day-to-day client requests and business questions with timely, accurate analysis
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver against account priorities, contribute to a positive and effective client partnership

• Translate client questions into clear analytical briefs, deliver structured, high-quality analysis using EPOS and relevant datasets.
• Produce clear, concise outputs with actionable recommendations, ensure accuracy and attention to detail across all deliverables

• Build knowledge of the client’s business, categories, and performance drivers, develop understanding of UK FMCG and retail trends
• Support identification of opportunities to add value through insight, contribute to delivering against client objectives through data-driven recommendations

• Work collaboratively within the wider team to deliver strong outcomes. Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
• Take ownership of personal development and analytical capability building

• Experience working in an analytical or insight-based role, strong numerical and analytical skills, with confidence handling data
• Ability to turn data into clear and structured insights
• Good stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Engaging presenter, good at building relationships, internally and with clients
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail and ability to deliver work accurately
• Experience using tools such as Excel and Power Point

• Insight-Focused:
  Uses data to identify clear, relevant insights
• Detail-Oriented:
  Ensures high accuracy and quality of output
• Collaborative:
  Works effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Proactive:
  Responds positively to client needs and business challenges
• Clear Communicator:
  Presents findings in a simple and understandable way

We provide the most complete and trusted view of consumers and markets in 90 countries covering 90% of the world’s populations. Focusing on consumer-packaged goods manufacturers and retailers, we combine unparalleled datasets, pioneering technology, and the industry’s top talent to create insights that unlock innovation and redefine what’s possible.

Working within our Retail Customer Success team gives you access to:

• Our amazing ‘people first’ culture with plenty of flexibility
• Career & Learning development
• Making an impact within a large FMCG retailer
• Becoming an expert within UK retail environment

This is a full-time role based in either London or Oxford offering a hybrid working mode combining working from home and client offices.

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• Linked In Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit