Lead Portfolio Analyst

About the role

Dyson is a global technology company with a unique philosophy - to solve problems that others ignore, first. It transforms every category it enters with radical and iconic re-inventions that work, perform, and look very different. The Lead Portfolio Analyst - Beauty is an innovative and analytical role responsible for optimising Dyson's Beauty product portfolio. Sitting within the Portfolio team, this role focuses on managing product range architecture, forecasting business cases, analysing the price and promotional strategy, and prioritising initiatives that drive portfolio growth and efficiency. The Lead Portfolio Analyst partners closely with cross-functional teams to develop brief frameworks that guide clear business unit requirements and support commercial targets. Main responsibilities include but not limited to:- Map the portfolio, identify gaps and overlaps, and propose rationalisations or expansions to strengthen market positioning Create and maintain robust business cases for new and existing Beauty products, including volume forecasting and pricing analysis to ensure commercial viability Support pricing and promotional decisions and collaborate with finance and revenue teams to maximise profitability and volume across the range Prepare and present business cases and opportunity assessments to stakeholders, supporting critical decisions at key reviews and project milestones Analyse consumer, sales, and market data to identify opportunities and gaps, delivering clear, actionable briefs with defined business unit requirements Facilitate smooth transitions from concept to delivery, maintaining documentation and tracking results against forecasts Use qualitative and quantitative data to build insight-led concepts and articulate opportunity briefs for further development Support the Head of Portfolio in developing and maintaining both Discovery and Delivery pipelines, ensuring prioritisation of high-potential initiatives Work closely with other teams to ensure projects are informed by the latest consumer, scientific, and market insights About You To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a passion for exploring new categories, products, and user routines, paired with a strong analytical ability to validate ideas with data and insight. You have an entrepreneurial mindset, curiosity, and self-motivation to relentlessly pursue future growth opportunities. Previous skills & experience:- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Marketing, Product Management, Engineering, Innovation, or a related field Experience in product management, innovation management, or category strategy-ideally within consumer beauty, personal care, or technology industries Expertise in synthesising consumer research, market intelligence, and trends into actionable insight and opportunity spaces Advanced proficiency in Excel, with experience managing and analysing complex data sets to drive actionable business insights Proven experience working with innovation or early-stage product teams (e.g., NPI or equivalent) Strong project management, prioritisation, and cross-functional collaboration skills Excellent communication and presentation abilities, particularly in translating insights and ideas into strategic recommendations for senior audiences