Embedded Analyst Support

Monthly analyst support for clearer reporting, sharper data visibility and practical commercial execution.

Tijani & Co provides embedded business and data analyst support for organisations that need structured analysis, reporting, workflow support and commercial insight on a retained basis.

This service is designed for businesses that require analyst capability but do not yet need, or do not want to commit to, a full-time hire.

Our work supports leadership teams with clearer data, stronger operating cadence, better decision support and practical execution across commercial, operational, procurement and growth priorities.

For clients requiring wider commercial direction, this service may connect with Commercial Strategy & Growth Advisory, Commercial Due Diligence Advisory and Market Entry Strategy.

Managed analyst support, not staff provision

Many businesses do not need another strategy document. They need reliable analytical capacity, clearer reporting and someone to help turn information into action every month.

Tijani & Co provides managed analyst support as a retained advisory service. Engagements are scoped around defined outputs, reporting cadence, analytical requirements and commercial priorities.

This is not positioned as temporary staff supply, recruitment or worker placement. The service is designed around managed deliverables, analytical support and advisory input.

What we support

Our work may include:

• Business analysis

• Data analysis

• KPI reporting

• Dashboard support

• Process mapping

• Requirements gathering

• Workflow review

• CRM and pipeline analysis

• Procurement and tender tracking

• Revenue and margin analysis

• Board and management reporting

• Operating cadence support

• Commercial insight packs

• Data clean-up and interpretation

• Project coordination and PMO support

Who this service is for

This service is suitable for:

• SMEs needing analyst capability without a full-time hire

• Leadership teams requiring better reporting and insight

• Businesses with inconsistent KPI tracking

• Companies managing tenders, procurement or supplier pipelines

• Operators needing workflow and process analysis

• Growth businesses needing commercial reporting support

• Teams with fragmented spreadsheets, dashboards or CRM data

• Founders or directors who need recurring analytical support

• Businesses preparing for investor, partner or board conversations

• Organisations that need structured monthly support but not permanent headcount

This service may also support clients operating across Private Capital, Technology, AI & Automation and Angel Investors & Early-Stage Capital.

Retainer structure

Embedded analyst support is delivered on a monthly retainer, scoped around the client’s required workload, reporting cadence, analytical complexity and level of advisory involvement.

Monthly retainers typically start from £2,500 + VAT, with higher levels of support available for more complex business analysis, data analysis, dashboard, commercial analysis, procurement, tender or project coordination requirements.

Engagements are usually agreed for an initial three-month period to allow enough time to understand the business, establish cadence, improve reporting quality and deliver practical analytical support.

A final scope is agreed after an initial private conversation.

Core retainer options

Analyst Support Retainer

For businesses needing light recurring analytical support, trackers, reporting and monthly insight.

Typical support may include:

• KPI tracking

• Monthly reporting

• Data summaries

• Action trackers

• Basic dashboard support

• Management updates

• Commercial insight notes

Business Analyst Retainer

For clients needing process review, requirements gathering, workflow analysis and operational support.

Typical support may include:

• Process mapping

• Requirements documents

• Workflow reviews

• Stakeholder summaries

• Operating model notes

• Project trackers

• Implementation support documentation

Data Analyst Retainer

For clients needing recurring data analysis, reporting, dashboards and performance insight.

Typical support may include:

• KPI dashboards

• Data clean-up observations

• Monthly insight packs

• Sales and pipeline reporting

• Performance analysis

• Data quality review

• Reporting cadence support

Commercial Analyst Retainer

For clients needing analysis around revenue, margins, pricing, pipeline, procurement, tenders and growth.

Typical support may include:

• Revenue analysis

• Margin analysis

• Pricing review support

• Pipeline tracking

• Tender opportunity tracking

• Procurement reporting

• Market and competitor snapshots

• Commercial performance packs

Embedded Analyst Pod

For clients requiring broader retained support across business analysis, data, reporting, project coordination and commercial execution.

This may be suitable where there are multiple workstreams, recurring board or management reporting requirements, complex operational data, or a need for more structured commercial support.

How the engagement works

A typical engagement begins with a private conversation to understand the client’s business, data environment, reporting needs, operating priorities and decision-making cadence.

From there, Tijani & Co agrees a monthly scope covering the required outputs, rhythm of support, review cadence and practical deliverables.

A typical engagement may include:

1. Initial diagnostic and scope review

2. Data, reporting and workflow assessment

3. Monthly support plan

4. Reporting cadence and deliverable structure

5. Analyst support and insight production

6. Review meetings and action tracking

7. Monthly improvement recommendations

The objective is to create clearer visibility, stronger operating rhythm and more disciplined decision support.

Our work follows the structured, evidence-led approach set out in Our Methodology.

What clients receive

Outputs depend on the scope of the retainer, but may include:

• Monthly KPI pack

• Management reporting pack

• Dashboard updates

• Business analysis notes

• Process maps

• Data summaries

• Pipeline reports

• Tender or procurement trackers

• Revenue and margin analysis

• Project action logs

• Commercial insight notes

• Board or leadership summaries

• Evidence gap observations

• Recommendations for next actions

Why clients use this service

Businesses often reach a point where leadership needs better information, but the business is not ready to hire a full-time analyst.

This service provides flexible access to analytical capability, commercial judgement and reporting discipline without adding permanent headcount.

It helps clients move from scattered information to clearer decisions, stronger operating cadence and more practical execution.

Related Tijani & Co support

Embedded analyst support may connect with other Tijani & Co advisory areas, including:

• Commercial Strategy & Growth Advisory — for growth priorities, commercial direction, route-to-market planning and execution focus.

• Commercial Due Diligence Advisory — for market assessment, opportunity review, evidence testing and commercial risk.

• Market Entry Strategy — for new sector, geography or buyer-entry analysis.

• Tender Readiness & Procurement — for procurement tracking, tender readiness and opportunity monitoring.

• Technology, AI & Automation — for clients needing workflow, automation or technology-enabled reporting discipline.

• Investor Readiness & Market Validation — for founders or early-stage businesses preparing commercial evidence for investor conversations.

Scope note

Tijani & Co provides managed advisory and analyst support on a retained basis.

We do not operate this service as an employment agency, temporary staffing agency, recruitment placement service or worker supply model.

Engagements are scoped around defined deliverables, advisory support, reporting cadence and analytical outputs. Where a client requires direct worker placement, temporary labour supply, recruitment or employment agency services, this should be separately reviewed and appropriately structured.

Clients remain responsible for the accuracy, completeness and lawful use of their own data, systems and business records. Where sensitive, personal, confidential or regulated data is involved, appropriate access controls, confidentiality terms and data protection arrangements should be agreed before work begins.

Frequently asked questions

Can this support dashboards?

Yes. Dashboard support can be included where appropriate. The exact scope depends on the client’s tools, data quality, reporting needs and required cadence.

Is there a minimum engagement period?

An initial three-month engagement is recommended so there is enough time to understand the business, establish reporting cadence, improve data visibility and deliver practical analytical support.

Can this be used instead of hiring full-time?

Yes. This service is designed for businesses that need analyst capability but do not yet need, or do not want to commit to, a full-time hire.

What tools can you work with?

Tooling is agreed case by case. Support may involve Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, CRM exports, project trackers, dashboard tools or other business reporting systems, depending on access, data quality and client requirements.

How do we start?

Start with a private conversation to define the business need, current data environment, required outputs, reporting cadence and level of support required.

Ready to strengthen your analytical capacity?

If your business needs clearer reporting, stronger data visibility and practical analyst support without hiring full-time, Tijani & Co can help establish a monthly support structure around your commercial and operational priorities.

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