
Freshminds
About the Company
Freshminds is the go-to firm in Europe for management and strategy consulting talent.
Our three divisions; Consultants on demand, Search, and Research Consultancy, bridge the gaps between business needs and required skills, knowledge and talent.
Consultants on demand is our curated network of senior operators, consultants, analysts and researchers, available on demand to transform your business.
Freshminds Search specialises in finding the very best strategic and operational talent for permanent roles, across consulting, business and finance.
Our in-house Research Consultancy creates bespoke methodologies to research and resolve your strategic business problems. By using our unrivalled expert network, our team can research and deliver exclusive insights not available in the public domain.
Freshminds is trusted by globally recognised companies, from fast-scaling start-ups to FTSE 100 firms and top-tier strategy consultancies. Powered by people, from analyst to expert, we’re plugged in to a world of knowledge and experience.
Listed Jobs


- Company Name
- Freshminds
- Job Title
- Financial Analyst
- Job Description
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A boutique PE firm is seeking a Financial Data Analyst to review financial documents, extract insights, and build a database with the collected data.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyze financial documents to extract meaningful insights
Interpret financial data to identify trends and patterns
Effectively communicate financial insights through the database and collaborate with team members
You will have:
1-2 years of experience in financial services or data analysis
A strong understanding of financial documents
Excellent communication skills to present findings clearly
Details:
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 8 weeks
Location: Central London (5 days in the office)
Day Rate: £160-£170 PAYE


- Company Name
- Freshminds
- Job Title
- Data Scientists - Quick-Service Restaurant
- Job Description
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Our client in a prominent PE firm, is conducting a deep-dive analysis into their customer, consumer, and product data to uncover insights into their recent sales performance issues within the Quick-Service Restaurant/FMCG retail sector. They are seeking adaptable and driven Data Scientists to join the team for a 6-week project.
You will be working closely with the Data Science Lead who is taking charge of the project from the clients’ team, ensuring smooth delivery and impactful outcomes. The role requires flexibility and the ability to adapt to various data sources, business challenges, and stakeholder needs.
Responsibilities:
Perform in-depth analysis and data modelling to identify QSR trends, key actionable insights and issues affecting sales numbers.
Collaborate with team members to develop and validate hypotheses and insights.
Work with various data sources, including customer, consumer, and product data, to uncover actionable insights.
Communicate complex data findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders, influencing strategic decisions.
Use a proactive approach to address business challenges, offering solutions and recommendations.
Contribute to the development of predictive models, ensuring the alignment of analysis with the client's objectives.
Requirements:
Strong commercial understanding of QSR market
Strong experience in data modelling, analysis, and statistical techniques.
Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Python, R, SQL, or similar.
Experience working with large datasets and knowledge of the FMCG industry is a plus.
Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate across functions.
Adaptability and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving project environment.
Details:
Start date: Start of April
Duration: 6 Weeks
Day rate: £400-£500Ltd/day, depending on experience
Location: London (Hybrid, with a few days per week in the office)


- Company Name
- Freshminds
- Job Title
- Analyst - Sports and Entertainment Consulting
- Job Description
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Freshminds is working with a boutique consulting firm that provides data-driven strategic solutions to high profile clients in the sports and entertainment industries. They deliver focused research, market analytics, and consulting advice to support these businesses in developing their vision of success.
There is an opportunity for an Analyst with 1 year to 18 months of consulting experience to join the business.
What you will be doing:
Conduct market trend analysis and facilitate interviews/workshops with senior stakeholders across multiple workstreams.
Present feasibility analyses and insights to clients, ensuring high-impact decision-making.
Engage with an exciting client base in the sports industry, supporting strategic consulting projects.
What we're looking for:
Will most likely have 1/ 1.5 years' experience in a consulting firm.
Highly analytical skillset, with an understanding of financial modelling and a willingness to develop this further.
Excellent communication skills and the credibility to engage with senior stakeholders
2:1 or above from a leading university, ideally in a technical or quantitative subject


- Company Name
- Freshminds
- Job Title
- Senior Merchandise Consultant
- Job Description
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A leading British retail brand is looking for a senior merchandise consultant to deliver a long-term plan for their core category products.
Working closely with Finance Directors, Category Directors, and Managers, the ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of retail or FMCG categories with a proven ability to create quantitative plans through a product lens.
Responsibilities:
Drive quantitative, category performance & product behaviour analysis to monitor and evaluate the performance of core categories, seasonal products, and new launches to develop a long term merchandising plan for the business.
Provide strategic recommendations on assortment planning, pricing, and promotional strategies to maximize revenue and profitability.
Utilize data-driven insights to create robust, product-centric plans, ensuring alignment with market trends and consumer behaviour.
Profile:
7+ years of experience in retail or within well-known FMCG brands with a focus on merchandise planning, category management, or financial planning.
Strong analytical and financial acumen with experience in building long-term quantitative plans.
Expertise in product lifecycle management, category growth strategies, and seasonal trend forecasting.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Details:
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 4-6 weeks
Fully remote
Day rate: £400