Macaulay Burge
Exeter,Devon
Summary
Experienced professional in the motor industry with over eight years of market analysis, driving informed business decisions. Contributed significantly to the credit team by managing finance applications and liaising with external underwriters. Recognised for attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all processes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Pricing Analyst
Carparison Leasing
Exeter, Devon
01.2022 - Current
- I am currently working as a Pricing Analyst, maintaining accurate rates on website to support pricing strategy. Gathered intel from external funders and third-party websites to inform business decisions on opportunity viability. Collaborated with credit team to submit finance applications and communicate with underwriters to assess customer creditworthiness, enhancing credit evaluation process.
- I have a good relationship with external dealers and funders we work with. We keep in conatct often as we need to know when there may be interest rate changes or RV movements which will affect our webiste pricing.
- Heavily use Microsoft Excel which will include using forumals, condiotional formatting and just ensuring my work is accurate and well presented.
Vehicle Data Analyst
Thrifty Car & Van Rental
Exeter, Devon
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Acquired foundational knowledge of motor industry, including manufacturers, models, and derivatives using CAP data. Utilised Valuation Anywhere for used car values and conducted market intelligence via Autotrader to assess current market offerings. Provided pricing recommendations for advertising and selling cars, reported to director for decision-making.
- Managed the data extraction, transformation, and loading processes to maintain data integrity across systems.
- Prepared detailed reports summarising findings from data analyses, highlighting key recommendations for strategic planning.
- Analysed large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for business improvements.
- Prepared detailed reports summarising findings from data analyses, highlighting key recommendations for strategic planning.
- Analysed large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for business improvements.
- Prepared detailed reports summarising findings from data analyses, highlighting key recommendations for strategic planning.
Retail Assistant
Sainsbury’s Alphington Road
Exeter, Devon
09.2014 - 12.2017
- Assisted in largest department, Dry Goods, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction. transferred to Frozen Goods section after one year, receiving praise for contributions to product presentation and sales. Participated in 'You Can Be' scheme and completed training programme focused on developing leadership skills.
- Kept shelves neat, clean and organised through visual merchandising.
- Maintained a tidy and safe shopping environment, following health and safety guidelines.
- Handled customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism, offering solutions to meet their needs.
Education
GCSEs -
St James High School
Exeter01-2013
Skills
- Data analytics
- Data visualisation
- SQL database management
- Pricing strategy
- Market analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Team collaboration
- Analytical mindset
Timeline
Pricing Analyst
Carparison Leasing
01.2022 - Current
Vehicle Data Analyst
Thrifty Car & Van Rental
01.2018 - 12.2021
Retail Assistant
Sainsbury’s Alphington Road
09.2014 - 12.2017
GCSEs -
St James High School