Commercial Analyst

The Commercial Analyst is responsible for the calculation of brand equalisation rebates. This offer has around 1,600 members, ranging from national chains to independent pharmacies, and markets products for over 60 manufacturer partners. The process includes setting rebate prices, identifying and resolving abnormal purchasing behaviour and interpreting prescription data from multiple sources to ensure rebates are correctly calculated and compliance is measured accurately.

You will be a key contact for our sales teams and assist them with customer queries as well as direct contact with pharmacies, including some of the largest pharmacy chains in the UK, so it is important to have a professional manner and to be an effective problem solver.

There are multiple internal software packages used but a lot of work will involve Microsoft Excel, so a good understanding is required. There are numerous monthly processes utilising these packages which need to be updated, examined and analysed in order to identify required actions or be provided to both internal and external stakeholders, so you will need to have a very high attention to detail.

You will be utilising your analytical skills to identify insights into the purchasing behaviour of our customers in order to formulate and action commercial plans with the goal of growing our customer base, improving our offerings and increasing profitability.

Principal Accountabilities of the role include:

• Calculation of rebates for our brand equalisation offer


• Utilising analytical skills to identify commercial opportunities and plan sales activities


• Support and give guidance to sales teams, as well as internal and external stakeholders


• Providing critical regular reports to multiple internal and external stakeholders


• Assist with the delivery of the commercial strategy
  
  Intermediate / Advanced Microsoft Excel, including vlookups and pivot tables, experience with other more complex formulae and macros would be desirable


• Proficient in Microsoft tools including 365, PowerPoint, Word and Teams


• Ability to work under pressure and to tight monthly schedules


• Understanding of commercial drivers


• High level of attention to detail


• Methodical and analytical mind-set


• Excellent communication skills


• Experience within the pharmaceutical industry would be beneficial but not essential


What your background should look like

This role offers hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week based at the office in Chessington.

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

What you will be doing

Salary Banding £36k-£40k plus car allowance and competitive benefits

Alliance Healthcare is a leading distributor and wholesaler of pharmaceutical, medical and healthcare products, serving pharmacies, hospitals and dispensing doctors throughout the UK on a twice daily basis.

The PharmacyOne team manage Alliance Healthcare's range of dispensing schemes with customers ranging from independent pharmacies to national chains. The team interacts with numerous departments within a large, market leading company as well as external companies across the pharmaceutical industry.

We have an array of benefits to suit your lifestyle including; car allowance, private medical cover, on target bonus, employee assistance programme with legal and

financial advisors as well as mental health counselling. Perks at Work with discounts in various retailers as Currys PC World, Samsung, John Lewis and more Access to Mental Health First Aiders Contributory Pension Scheme after 3-month service Cycle to Work Scheme Service Based Holidays Career Development and internal progression opportunities. Team members can take up to two paid Volunteer days per calendar year to carry out volunteer activities.

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.

To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.