Insights Analyst

Insights Analyst / Junior Consultant – HQ Client Engagement (EMEA) 

Let’s be unstoppable together!

Circana is a leading provider of technology, AI, and data solutions for consumer packaged goods companies, manufacturers, and retailers. Our predictive analytics and Liquid Data® platform help clients measure market share, uncover consumer behavior, and drive growth—powered by six decades of expertise and an expansive, high-quality data set.

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives.  We’re a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures, and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds, skills, expertise, and beyond, we create a stronger, more innovative environment for our employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work.  Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana.

Learn more at www.circana.com.

Our Critical Sales Skills

At this level, the focus is on strong execution, learning, and contribution to team success:

• Supports Insight Storytelling: Builds structured analyses and contributes to clear, insight-led materials


• Understands Client Context: Develops understanding of client business and priorities


• Collaborates Effectively: Works closely with senior team members in a matrix environment


• Drives Execution Excellence: Ensures accuracy, reliability, and timeliness


• Develops Analytical Capabilities: Applies structured problem-solving approaches


• Builds Commercial Awareness: Understands how insights drive client value


• Manages Complexity (with guidance): Handles multi-country inputs with rigor and organization


• Learning Agility & Curiosity: Demonstrates strong willingness to learn and grow


• Leverages Tools & Automation: Uses data tools and AI to improve efficiency and quality

Role Purpose

Support the delivery of high-impact, multi-country insights across a portfolio of EMEA HQ clients by contributing to data preparation, analysis, and insight development.

This role is a critical enabler of the HQ Insights Team, allowing senior team members  to focus on strategic advisory, senior stakeholder engagement, and commercial growth.

It is designed as a developmental role, offering strong exposure to:

• multi-country client environments


• HQ-level strategic topics


• advanced data and insight methodologies

What will you be doing?

As an Insights Analyst / Junior Consultant, you will work across multiple HQ clients, supporting end-to-end insight delivery from data extraction to structured outputs. You will play a key role in building the analytical foundation and improving the efficiency of the team, while progressively developing your ability to contribute to insight creation and storytelling.

Job responsibilities

1. Data Preparation & Analysis Support

• Extract, clean, and structure multi-country datasets from Circana platforms


• Ensure data quality, consistency, and reliability


• Perform core analyses (trends, benchmarking, performance tracking)


• Produce standardized analytical outputs and charts

Objective: create robust and efficient data foundations

1. Insight Development Support

• Identify key trends and patterns within datasets


• Contribute to structuring insights and key messages


• Prepare draft slides, charts, and executive summaries


• Support the transformation of data into insight-ready materials

Objective: actively contribute to insight creation pipeline

1. Multi-Country Project Execution

• Support delivery of multi-market projects across several clients


• Align data and outputs across countries using defined frameworks


• Ensure timely and high-quality execution of tasks


• Contribute to smooth coordination and delivery processes

Objective: ensure execution excellence at scale

1. 4. Efficiency, Automation & Tools

• Identify opportunities to automate recurring tasks (data extraction, reporting)


• Use tools (Unify, Excel, AI tools) to increase productivity


• Build and maintain templates, dashboards, and reusable assets


• Contribute to improving team efficiency and scalability

Objective: support a faster, smarter insight engine

1. Support to Senior Client Deliverables

• Prepare materials for HQ-level presentations and deliverables


• Ensure outputs are accurate, clear, and well-structured


• Support internal reviews, rehearsals, and quality checks


• Adapt content based on feedback from senior team members

Objective : enable senior team members to maximize client impact

1. Learning & Capability Development

• Build strong knowledge of:




• Circana data & solutions


• FMCG / retail dynamics


• Multi-country insights




• Develop skills in:




• data analysis


• storytelling


• consulting fundamentals




• Actively leverage AI tools as a thinking and productivity partner

Requirements

Experience:

• 1–4 years in analytics, insights, consulting, or similar roles


• Strong experience with data: handling, configuration, consolidation and analysis

Skills & Expertise:

• Strong Excel and data analysis skills


• Knowledge of Circana Unify is a strong plus


• Knowledge of GeniusScript, Json, Confluence or Jira is a plus


• Ability to structure information and communicate clearly


• High attention to detail and rigor


• Interest in business, insights, and consulting


• Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus


• Interest in AI and automation tools strongly valued

Languages:

• Fluent business English required


• Additional European language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, NL) preferred

Circana Behaviors

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.


• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.


• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.


• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.


• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.


• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.


• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location

This position can be located in the following area(s): France paris (primary) – option to consider UK, Germany or Italy (remote)

Prospective candidates may be asked to consent to background checks (in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice ) Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.

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