At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse data to shape workforce strategies and support organisational planning.
- Company: Join a leading defence company with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Fully remote role, competitive pay, and a chance to make an impact.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a collaborative and supportive setting.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of strategic planning and workforce analytics in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills and experience in workforce or business analytics.
The predicted salary is between 18.6 - 18.6 £ per hour.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for a leading defence company based at Devonport in Plymouth as a Business Planning Analyst. The Business Planning Analyst provides data driven insight and modelling to ensure the organisation has the right people, with the right skills, in the right roles, at the right time. The role supports long term strategic planning through workforce analytics, scenario modelling, and evidence based recommendations that inform organisational design, talent strategy, capability development, and financial planning.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Workforce Analytics
Essential:
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets.
- Experience in workforce planning, HR analytics, business analytics, or strategic planning.
- Proficiency in data tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI/Tableau, HRIS reporting tools).
- Knowledge of modelling techniques such as forecasting, scenario analysis, and trend modelling.
- Ability to translate data insights into strategic recommendations.
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
Desirable:
- Experience in organisational design, capability frameworks, or skills analysis.
- Knowledge of financial planning and resourcing models.
- Understanding of labour market dynamics and external workforce trends.
- Experience in transformation or change heavy environments.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Strategic thinking – sees big picture implications and connects workforce insights to organisational strategy.
- Critical analysis – challenges assumptions and provides evidence based advice.
- Collaboration – builds strong partnerships across HR and the wider organisation.
- Influencing – able to guide decision makers and shape conversations with senior stakeholders.
Business Planning Analyst in Devon employer: Morson Edge
Join a forward-thinking engineering firm in Manchester, where as a Senior Electrical Designer, you will thrive in a collaborative and innovative work culture. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior designers while working on significant projects across Water and Nuclear sectors, all within a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. Enjoy competitive salary packages and the chance to contribute to impactful engineering solutions in a supportive environment.
