Strategic Planning & Project Control Assistant

Contechs; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in strategic planning is seeking a Strategy & Planning Assistant for a 12-month contract in Solihull. This role is pivotal in supporting the Site Strategy & Transformation department by managing project controls. Responsibilities include establishing projects in SAP, monitoring expenditures, and providing insights during leadership discussions. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and financial awareness. This position offers an opportunity to engage in strategic planning and project governance.

Qualifications

• Experience of system use and understanding of data.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive and structured approach to managing tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Set up new projects in SAP and act as first-line approver for orders.
• Monitor all shopping carts and track project spend against budget.
• Attend SIC and MIC meetings, capturing minutes and actions.
• Organise strategic planning meetings and support reviews of project progress.

Skills

Competent in all Microsoft office products

Presentation skills

Strong financial awareness

Excellent organisational skills

High attention to detail

Confident communicator

Proficient in SAP and Excel

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

A leading firm in strategic planning is seeking a Strategy & Planning Assistant for a 12-month contract in Solihull. This role is pivotal in supporting the Site Strategy & Transformation department by managing project controls. Responsibilities include establishing projects in SAP, monitoring expenditures, and providing insights during leadership discussions. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and financial awareness. This position offers an opportunity to engage in strategic planning and project governance.