Business Planning Analyst

Opportunity for experienced Business Planning Analyst to join a successful international business based in the Farnborough/Aldershot area (hybrid working - 2 days in office, 3 days from home, flexible working hours).  2 year fixed term contract, with potential for permanent appointment after the initial contract period.  Comprehensive benefits package includes bonus (up to 15%), pension, private medical option, eye care, life assurance.  Excellent working environment.  Free onsite parking available.

We are looking for a Business Planning Analyst to define, develop, and implement Business Planning processes within our core function of the Corporate Planning Office. This stand-alone role requires close collaboration with senior stakeholders and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our strategic planning and reporting.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Conduct regular calls and report events with cross-functional teams in a standardised format.
• Assist the Business Planning Manager in reporting milestones and maintaining standard working procedures with Supply Chain and the wider business.
• Analyse trends and forecasts to assist in preparing strategic plans.
• Manage databases, master data inputs, and maintain working templates including data inputs and lookup features.
• Prepare and distribute cyclical HQ reports, including booking and billing forecasts, with commentary and deviation analysis.
• Support the annual budget and Mid-Term Plan (MTP) preparation, including budget model preparation, information distribution, and deviation analysis.
• Control budget focusing on daily activities, actual analysis with trends, and providing feedback.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure strict compliance with group processes and procedures.
• Support on Tableau implementation project and provide ad-hoc project support.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, delegate, and work to very tight deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with macro knowledge.
• Experience with SAP and other forecasting tools.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organise work effectively, focus on results, and maintain efficiency under heavy workload.
• Team-oriented with good interpersonal skills and the ability to handle conflict positively.
• Resilience and adaptability to changing and stressful situations.
• Commitment to constant improvement and maintaining a customer focus.
• Basic knowledge of Tableau is desirable.