Strategy & Governance Analyst (12-month FTC) in Edinburgh

Aberdeen plc. is one of the world’s largest investment companies, built on a long-standing culture of caring about the future and making a positive impact. Together we invest for a better future to make a difference to the lives of our clients and customers, our employees, society, and our shareholders. Our strategy is to build a vibrant and value-creating purpose-led organisation, with the current and future needs of our stakeholders at the heart of all we do.

Our corporate function is at the heart of our business and is responsible for developing and delivering our IT Strategy, managing our data, managing change programmes, developing and implementing software solutions, as well as maintaining the integrity and performance of our systems, infrastructure, and applications. The role of the corporate function is increasingly pivotal to the success of Aberdeen, and we aim to deliver both the innovation and responsiveness needed in today’s competitive and fast-changing investment and regulatory landscape.

The corporate function also ensures that our services and solutions are seamlessly aligned across our global platforms to enable every aspect of our business to operate smoothly and efficiently.

Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager (ITAM), the Service Strategy & Governance Analyst will support the delivery of the corporate strategy by executing and tracking progress against a clear roadmap and operating plan. This will span a number of areas including financials, people/manpower, sourcing partners, and improvement initiatives to develop required capabilities and increase performance.

The role holder will collaborate across corporate, ITS, and the wider business to champion the vision and strategy for IT service management.

• Support the Service Protection Manager (ITAM) in the execution of the corporate vision and strategy.
• Develop and maintain high-level policies and procedures for Enterprise Services for governance and oversight.
• Work as part of a team to deliver operating plans for corporate, in line with the wider Technology operating plan, covering key areas such as supply/manpower, financials, KPIs, capability development, improvement initiatives, risks, etc.
• Track and report on progress against the operating plan and roadmap underpinning the corporate strategy, ensuring exceptions are communicated and managed appropriately.
• Work in partnership across corporate (and other teams as appropriate) to maintain a detailed operating model for the corporate function, with clearly defined functions and processes, toolsets, organisation structures, and appropriate use of sourcing models.
• Analyse and report on financial budgets and manpower plans to deliver services, ensuring they are in line with agreed operating plans and are reviewed regularly.
• Monitor and track against Enterprise Services KPI’s, synergies, and cost-saving targets.
• Help to understand and map the business value of our services.
• Assist in defining and embedding a knowledge management strategy across corporate.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a robust approach to service portfolio management that manages the introduction of new services, changes to existing services, and the prioritisation of investments based on customer demand/needs and value.
• Assist in the tracking of future demand and assessing impact as necessary.
• Plan and manage Service Strategy & Governance assigned initiatives as appropriate.

• Good financial and commercial acumen with a strong grasp of P&L across multiple vendors/suppliers with multi-million-pound budgets.
• Finance degree and/or minimum of 12 months professional experience in a finance-focused role.
• Broad understanding of IT Service Management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good collaboration and facilitation skills.
• Ability to engage all levels independently.

• ITIL qualifications desirable.

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Our benefits include 40 days’ annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare, and a range of flexible benefits – including gym discounts, season ticket loans, and access to an employee discount portal.

At Aberdeen, we’ve adopted a ‘blended working’ approach, combining the benefits of face-to-face collaboration with the flexibility of working from home. An inclusive culture, where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do.

If you need assistance with your application or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements, please let us know and we’ll be happy to help. We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment.