Strategic Projects Analyst

Summit Recruiters; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Strategic Projects Analyst in Northampton. This office-based role focuses on improving operational performance through data analysis and project support. The ideal candidate has 2 years of experience, excellent analytical skills, and proficiency in tools like Power BI. Join a collaborative environment to drive strategic business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Strategic Projects analysis or improvement-related role.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Experience with project management tools and improvement frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business and operational data to identify trends and inefficiencies.
• Develop insightful reports to support data-informed decision-making.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of business improvement projects.
• Work closely with teams across departments and external partners.
• Provide analytical input into strategic initiatives and long-term planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Project management tools

Job description

Overview

Are you naturally curious, analytical, and always looking for ways to improve how things work? Do you enjoy solving problems with data and collaborating across teams to make a real impact? Are you local to Northampton, as this is an office based role? If you re someone who combines attention to detail with a big-picture mindset, and you re excited by the idea of driving meaningful change through strategic business initiatives this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the Role

We re looking for a Strategic Projects Analyst to support data-driven projects that improve processes, enhance operational performance, and contribute to long-term strategic goals. In this role, you ll work across departments to analyse data, uncover opportunities for efficiency, and support the successful delivery of business improvement initiatives. This position is ideal for someone who is analytical, organised, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyse business and operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities.
• Develop clear, insightful reports and dashboards to support data-informed decision-making.

Project & Change Support

• Assist in the planning and coordination of business improvement projects.
• Track project milestones, highlight risks, and contribute to issue resolution.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with teams across departments and external partners.
• Prepare and present updates, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership.

Process Improvement

• Identify areas for process enhancement and recommend practical, sustainable solutions.
• Support the implementation of new tools, systems, or procedures to improve performance.

Strategic Planning & Insights

• Provide analytical input into strategic initiatives and long-term planning.
• Translate data into actionable insights that support business goals.

Financial Analysis & Forecasting

• Assist with cost-benefit analysis, budgeting, and forecasting for key projects and initiatives.

Risk Management

• Help identify potential risks and support mitigation planning across business functions.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Strategic Projects analysis or improvement-related role.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Experience with project management tools and improvement frameworks.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Key Attributes

• Analytical and strategic mindset
• Attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Effective time and task management
• Proactive, solutions-focused attitude