Group Programming Analyst

ACT 1 – THE ROLE

We're currently looking for a Group Progreamming Analyst to provide rigorous, timely and well-presented analysis on all matters relating to Film and Screen Content across the Group.

This role will help to ensure programming tools and processes within Vue are optimised across Group and Territories in order to maximise profitability and market share, prioritising portability of tools and processes across Territories where possible.

Key Accountabilities

Forecasting

• Support the continual improvement of Vue’s forecasting capability in order to improve the quality of scheduling
• Analysis of territories market submissions for Budget/Forecast highlighting areas of concern
• Retain oversight of Territories’ weekly forecasting; collating data and interpretation of results

Scheduling

• In collaboration with the Group Head of Programming and Data, establish an effective cinema scheduler tool (e.g. Opera) in Territories, prioritising portability across Territories where possible

Analysis and Reporting

• Support the Group Head of Programming and Data through the provision of analysis regarding:
• Content and scheduling,(e.g. the impact of scheduling on commercial performance)
• Pre-implementation and actual business performance of content oriented promotions (e.g. 2 for 1), providing detailed reports highlighting insights, conclusions and recommendations
• Identifying Market and business trends in order to improve forecasting or profit
• Competitor activity tracking and ensuring any impacts on the business are understood
• Weekly performance reporting

Data & Information Management

• Work with the Data and Analysis Manager to ensure that databases (Market Share, Competitor Times, Site Information) are up-to-data and accurate
• Ensuring that processes are as automated as possible and mapping is maintained in order that different data sources can be linked for analysis purposes

ACT 2 – WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL NEED 

Technical Knowledge & Experience

• Experienced gained within an analytical role, ideally within a fast paced B2C environment
• Experience of analysing customer behaviour to support business decisions
• Proven success in translating large amounts of data into a clear story
• Language (German, Italian or Polish) an advantage

Skills

• Numerate and analytical: Highly numerate with strong analytical skills. Takes a logical and methodical approach to the analysis of information and data in order to spot patterns and to draw accurate conclusions before making informed decisions
• Planning and Organising: Work is well structured and logical
• Vision: Able to accurately represent real-world scenarios and key-drivers in financial models
• Commercial acumen: Ability to spot commercial opportunities and risks, understands the commercial strategy of the business
• Relationship building: Creates a positive impact with gravitas and credibility within the organisation
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels. Put’s complex information into laymen’s terms and has the ability to challenge and influence
• Decision-making: Considers all the appropriate factors when deciding a course of action; able to rapidly assimilate the information available on which to base a decision and make firm decisions quickly if required
• IT literate:
• Advanced Excel; Database, Financial Modeling, Statistical tests, VBA, Python R etc.
• PowerPoint; able to create effective presentations
• Word; able to write compelling proposals

THE FINALE – WHY YOU’LL WANT IT

• A competitive salary
• Annual company Bonus Scheme
• 23 Days’ Holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing by one day with every year of service up to a maximum of 25
• Unlimited free cinema tickets for yourself and up to 4 guests plus 40% off concessions
• Employer Contributory Pension Plan, Private Healthcare, Life Assurance