Strategy & Planning Analyst

Futura Design Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading OEM client based in Solihull is seeking a Strategy & Planning Analyst for a 12-month maternity cover contract role. This position will support the Site Strategy & Transformation team in long-term planning and project oversight. Responsibilities include setup and monitoring of capital projects in SAP, financial tracking, and supporting strategic meetings. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills, financial awareness, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.

Qualifications

• Competent in all Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with data systems and financial reporting.
• Strong communication skills for all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Set up new projects in SAP and monitor shopping carts.
• Track project spend against budget and provide updates.
• Capture minutes and actions during strategic meetings.

Skills

Competent in Microsoft Office

Presentation skills

Strong financial awareness

Excellent organisational skills

Confident communicator

Proactive task management

Experience with data systems

High attention to detail

Proficiency in SAP

Job description

Our OEM Client based in Solihull, is searching for Strategy & Planning Analyst to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a 12-month maternity leave cover contract position.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £21.75 per hour.

The Opportunity

This role sits within the Site Strategy & Transformation team, contributing to long-term planning, investment governance, and the effective execution of the site's strategic priorities.

The Strategy & Planning Assistant plays a central role in supporting the Site Strategy & Transformation department, with a strong emphasis on project controlling as a core part of the role. This position ensures that capital projects are accurately set up, monitored, and governed from approval through to completion. The role also provides essential administrative, analytical, and organisational support to strategic forums such as SIC and MIC, helping maintain strong financial discipline and effective project oversight.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Be cost/spend conscious
• Set up new projects in SAP and act as the first-line approver for orders raised by project owners
• Monitor all SCs (shopping carts), including value, purpose, timing, and expected invoicing
• Track project spend against budget from initiation to closure, ensuring accurate forecasting and timely updates
• Support capex processes, ensuring compliance with internal standards and cost-conscious decision-making
• Ensure all spend is accounted for, documentation is complete, and reports are updated
• Support leadership team discussions by providing data, insights, and structured updates on project performance.
• Attend Solihull Investment Committee (SIC) and Manufacturing Investment Committee (MIC) meetings, capturing minutes, actions, and decisions
• Organise and support strategic planning meetings, prepare agendas, circulate materials, and ensure follow-up actions are tracked
• Support regular reviews of project progress, risks, and financial performance

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Competent in all Microsoft office products
• Experience of system use and understanding of data
• Presentation skills, appropriate to all levels of the organisation and applicable to different cultures; the ability to produce professional presentations with appropriate and carefully targeted messaging
• Strong financial awareness with a cost-conscious mindset
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• High attention to detail, especially in tracking spend, commitments, and documentation
• Confident communicator able to work with project owners, finance, engineering, and leadership teams
• Proactive and structured approach to managing tasks and deadlines
• Comfortable with governance environments and supporting senior-level meetings
• Proficiency in SAP and Excel (or willingness to learn quickly)