Strategic Planning Analyst: Jira & Jira Align

Legal & General; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK financial services group is looking for a Planning Analyst to join its Group Technology Strategy team. This hands-on role will shape and deliver the Enterprise Technology Strategy through collaboration while developing integrated plans. Candidates should possess strong planning and coordination skills, and experience with Jira and Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. This role supports diverse working options and values a welcoming and inclusive culture.

Benefits

Annual performance-related bonus

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Healthcare plan

At least 25 days holiday

Competitive family leave

Electric car scheme

Employee discounts

Modern office spaces

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on integrated planning and management skills in risk and issue management.
• Attention to detail with coordination and organizational skills.
• Experience with Jira and Jira Align.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the integrated technology roadmap.
• Co-lead Big Room Planning sessions with key stakeholders.
• Document and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Coordinate critical meetings and manage action logs.
• Create high-quality presentations for stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Integrated planning skills

Coordination skills

Jira

Microsoft 365

Data analysis

Collaborative problem-solving

Tools

Jira Align

SharePoint

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A leading UK financial services group is looking for a Planning Analyst to join its Group Technology Strategy team. This hands-on role will shape and deliver the Enterprise Technology Strategy through collaboration while developing integrated plans. Candidates should possess strong planning and coordination skills, and experience with Jira and Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. This role supports diverse working options and values a welcoming and inclusive culture.