Operational Analyst

White Recruitment Construction; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Operational Analyst to join their dynamic team in Birmingham. In this pivotal role, you will analyze financial data, compare actual results with forecasts, and provide valuable insights to operational and commercial departments. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in a vibrant environment, where your analytical skills will drive improvements and efficiencies. With a supportive culture and a commitment to career development, this role is perfect for someone eager to take on challenges and contribute to the company's success.

Benefits

Bonus twice per year

25 days holiday

Health care & retail discount cash plans

Company-paid summer & Christmas events

Full training suite & career development

Qualifications

• Experience in the logistics sector is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Compare budgets with actual financial performance at customer and trade levels.
• Analyse financial variances, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Support internal departments with financial data integrity and process enhancements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Operational Analyst – Birmingham

Location: Birmingham
Job Title: Operational Analyst
Salary: £32k

We are seeking a detail-oriented Operational Analyst to join our team at Birmingham. In this role, you will analyse financial data, compare actual results with forecasts, and support operational and commercial departments with financial insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compare budgets with actual financial performance at customer and trade levels.
• Analyse financial variances, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Review company costs, enforce financial policies, and train teams to improve cost efficiencies.
• Automate accounting processes to enhance productivity.
• Support internal departments with financial data integrity, SOP development, and process enhancements.

Benefits:

• Bonus twice per year
• 25 days holiday
• Health care & retail discount cash plans
• Accredited “Great Place to Work” Award
• Company-paid summer & Christmas events
• Full training suite & career development

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in the logistics sector (preferred).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work flexibly, including potential overtime and weekends.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Operational Analyst looking to make an impact in a dynamic environment. If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role at Birmingham, apply now.