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