Strategy Analyst

Primark; Reading Street; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking a Strategy Analyst to shape its corporate strategy. The role involves building relationships, analyzing opportunities, and translating priorities into plans while supporting strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in a consultancy or strategic role and possesses strong analytical and presentation skills.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Subsidised cafeteria

Discounts with local businesses

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in consultancy or a strategic role.
• Excellent presentation skills for complex information.
• Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder environments.
• Proven analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Experience in managing cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships to drive business objectives.
• Analyse opportunities impacting business performance.
• Collaborate across multiple projects and initiatives.
• Communicate insights and recommendations effectively.
• Monitor data and industry trends for new opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Financial modelling

Project management

Job description

Overview

Because you can see how we can be better. Innovate, your way. As a Strategy Analyst at Primark, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our business. You’ll work closely with leaders and managers across the organisation to address critical corporate strategy questions, support the delivery of our strategic priorities, and identify opportunities for growth and innovation. This exciting role will see you contributing to business initiatives and programmes that impact Primark’s future direction, from exploring new market opportunities to developing actionable insights. You’ll have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects, influence decision-making, and help drive our ambitious growth agenda. As part of the Strategy team, you will be joining a collaborative, fast-paced environment where you’ll be supported to grow your commercial, analytical and strategic skills while making a meaningful contribution to our global business.

What You’ll Get

People are at the heart of what we do at Primark, so it’s essential we provide the right environment for you to perform at your best.

Let’s talk lifestyle:

• 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays – with the option to buy up to 5 more.


• Flexible working arrangements, including the opportunity for an early Friday finish.


• Access to a subsidised cafeteria.


• Primark Perks – enjoy discounts with local partner businesses near our offices.

What You’ll Do

• Build trusted relationships with leaders and stakeholders to help drive business objectives.


• Analyse opportunities and challenges that impact the future performance of the business, supporting strategic choices and workplans.


• Work within both commercial and ESG contexts to provide balanced recommendations with financial and ethical considerations.


• Collaborate with the Strategy Manager across multiple topics and initiatives simultaneously.


• Gather and analyse information from multiple sources, developing hypotheses and creating compelling, data-driven communications.


• Support the communication of insights and recommendations to key decision-makers.


• Translate strategic priorities into actionable, measurable plans in partnership with cross-functional teams.


• Work with external partners and consultancies to deliver strategic projects and ensure outputs are relevant and understood.


• Contribute to planning and running the annual calendar of strategic meetings.


• Monitor external data, competitor activity and industry trends to identify new areas of opportunity for Primark.

What You’ll Bring

• At least 2 years’ experience in a top-tier consultancy or a strategic role within a large retail, tech or finance organisation (retail fashion preferred).


• Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to make complex information clear and engaging for all audiences.


• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.


• Proven analytical and financial modelling skills, with strong attention to detail.


• Track record of managing cross-functional projects, ensuring progress is tracked and communicated effectively.


• Budget management experience and ability to conduct ROI analysis.

Additional Information

Primark promotes equal employment opportunity. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.

If you require extra support at any stage of the selection process, please get in touch with our team at [e-mail].

Req Number: JR 185

REQ ID: JR-185