Commercial Analyst
Shanghai, CN
Our Craft
Edrington’s vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. The Macallan is our central focus, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the single malt category. Our portfolio is completed with Brugal rum from the Dominican Republic, Wyoming Whiskey in the American Whiskey category and Valdespino sherry from Jerez in Spain. Edrington also has a strategic partnership with No.3 London Dry Gin.
Our principal shareholder is a charitable trust, so we were built to make a world of difference. Discover a place where values define our culture. The home of exceptional brands, where people and teams thrive.
Our Blend of Benefits
15 days annual leave, plus 4 Giving More volunteer days
Invest in your future - additional provident fund
Private medical insurance
24/7 support for you and your loved ones to counselling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeing
Experience our exceptional brands with a generous annual product allowance
Embrace work-life harmony with 50:50 hybrid working, 26 weeks’ paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and up to five paid carers leave days a year
Embrace Excellence
The Commercial Analyst serves as a strategic data partner to the commercial organization, transforming complex market and sales data into actionable business intelligence. By analysing market trends, channel performance, and sales metrics, this role generates critical insights that shape strategic planning, accurate forecasting, and revenue growth initiatives.
Key to success is the ability to integrate multi-source data, collaborate across functions, and deliver compelling data narratives to stakeholders. The ideal candidate combines razor-sharp analytical skills with business acumen to drive data-informed decisions that create competitive advantage.
Make an Impact
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data integration and management initiatives
• Assist in building and maintaining a high-quality data warehouse using sources such as IWSR, wholesaler reports, and other data sources
• Generate regular sales performance and market reports to support business needs
• Provide analytical support for business forecasting and budget planning
• Assist in strategic business planning through data preparation and scenario analysis
• Deliver project-based analytics for commercial initiatives and planning
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across internal and external reporting systems
• Support the development of dashboards and tools to enhance business visibility
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to provide data-driven insights
• Assist the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) with administrative and assigned tasks
1) Data Integration & Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to centralize and maintain a high-quality data warehouse using IWSR, wholesaler reports, CRM, and other sources.
2) Performance Analysis: Generate comprehensive sales and market performance reports to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
3) Strategic Planning Support: Provide analytical frameworks for business forecasting, budget planning, and scenario modelling.
4) Commercial Initiative Execution: Deliver project-based analytics (e.g., pricing strategies, market entry assessments) to support commercial objectives.
5) Data Governance: Ensure accuracy and consistency across all internal/external reporting systems and dashboards.
6) Stakeholder Engagement: Present data-driven insights in cross-functional meetings and directly support the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) with strategic and other ad hoc tasks.
7) Tool Development: Design and maintain Power BI dashboards and analytical tools to enhance business visibility and decision speed.
Your Talent and Skills
Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
Experience: 3+ years in financial/commercial analysis; FMCG industry experience preferred.
Technical Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivots, complex formulas) and Power BI (DAX, data modelling).
- Experience with CRM/Sales ERP systems (e.g., Salesforce, SAP).
- Familiarity with statistical tools (e.g., R, Python) is a plus.
Core Competencies:
- Exceptional analytical and logical reasoning skills.
- Proven ability to translate data into strategic recommendations.
- Strong communication skills with fluency in business-level written and spoken English.
- Self-driven with acute attention to detail.
A Place For Everyone
We’re proud of our inclusive culture – where unique experiences, ideas and perspectives are celebrated. We want everyone to feel respected and empowered to contribute to our success.
Get involved. From colleague networks like Balance, Pride and Kick-Start to inclusion allies and DE&I champions, we encourage our people to be curious, get involved and help us make change happen.
