Business research manager
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £41,700 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | Hx36eu |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hot & spicy (hx) ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Title: Business Manager
SOC Code: 2439 – Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £41,700 per annum
Job Purpose
To lead and manage the strategic development, financial planning, operational efficiency, and
commercial performance of the business by undertaking detailed research, producing
analytical reports, and implementing business improvement initiatives that support the
organisation’s long-term growth.
This role is professional, analytical and requires judgement, planning, and decision-making at
a graduate level.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The postholder will be required to perform the following duties:
1. Strategic Business Planning
• Conduct structured research and analysis to support business strategy and expansion
planning.
• Prepare strategic business plans with short- and long-term objectives aligned to
market trends and customer demand.
• Work with senior management to define key performance indicators and monitor
performance against targets.
2. Market and Competitor Analysis
• Undertake detailed market research to identify new business opportunities, customer
segments, competitor activity, and pricing trends.
• Analyse findings and prepare evidence-based recommendations for business
development and service improvement.
3. Financial Analysis and Reporting
• Analyse financial performance, including turnover, margins, costs, and budgets.
• Produce management accounts, monthly performance reports, and financial forecasts.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend improvements to profitability.
4. Operational Improvement and Project Management
• Evaluate current operational processes and recommend enhancements to efficiency,
quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead or support project initiatives to implement business improvements.
SOC Code: 2439 – Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £41,700 per annum
Job Purpose
To lead and manage the strategic development, financial planning, operational efficiency, and
commercial performance of the business by undertaking detailed research, producing
analytical reports, and implementing business improvement initiatives that support the
organisation’s long-term growth.
This role is professional, analytical and requires judgement, planning, and decision-making at
a graduate level.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The postholder will be required to perform the following duties:
1. Strategic Business Planning
• Conduct structured research and analysis to support business strategy and expansion
planning.
• Prepare strategic business plans with short- and long-term objectives aligned to
market trends and customer demand.
• Work with senior management to define key performance indicators and monitor
performance against targets.
2. Market and Competitor Analysis
• Undertake detailed market research to identify new business opportunities, customer
segments, competitor activity, and pricing trends.
• Analyse findings and prepare evidence-based recommendations for business
development and service improvement.
3. Financial Analysis and Reporting
• Analyse financial performance, including turnover, margins, costs, and budgets.
• Produce management accounts, monthly performance reports, and financial forecasts.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend improvements to profitability.
4. Operational Improvement and Project Management
• Evaluate current operational processes and recommend enhancements to efficiency,
quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead or support project initiatives to implement business improvements.