Strategy and Impact Business Analyst

Manufacturing Technology Centre; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology centre in Coventry is seeking a motivated and analytical Strategy and Impact Business Analyst to help drive strategic initiatives and impact measurement. In this role, you will engage with senior stakeholders and utilize advanced Excel techniques to optimize performance across programs. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and relevant experience in strategy development and business analysis.

Qualifications

• Experience in impact assessment, monitoring & evaluation, or performance management.
• Proven ability to link strategy with measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience working in cross-functional teams and delivering strategic projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust impact measurement systems aligned with global standards.
• Identify opportunities to enhance organisational performance and impact delivery.
• Manage strategic projects from concept to execution.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication and stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Economics, Business, Public Policy or related field

Job description

Are you ready to help shape MTC’s future and drive measurable impact? We’re looking for a motivated and analytical individual to join our team as a Strategy and Impact Business Analyst — a key role supporting MTC’s ambition to double its impact every five years.

This is a unique opportunity to work directly with MTC’s Executive Board and collaborate across teams to deliver strategic initiatives, manage projects, and develop insights that inform high-value decision-making.

Role Overview:

As Strategy and Impact Business Analyst, you will lead and support activities that align with MTC’s strategic priorities. You’ll be responsible for analysing performance, managing projects, and designing frameworks to measure and maximise impact across our programmes and partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performance & Impact Analytics: Design and implement robust impact measurement systems aligned with global standards (e.g., SDGs, ESG). Use advanced Excel techniques (e.g., Power Query, PivotTables, dynamic dashboards) to analyse performance data and generate actionable insights. Monitor and report on strategic KPIs to ensure alignment with MTC’s impact goals.
• Business Analysis & Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance organisational performance and impact delivery. Define business requirements and support the development of solutions that drive efficiency and effectiveness. Evaluate and improve business processes to ensure strategic alignment and value generation.
• Project & Stakeholder Management: Manage strategic projects from concept to execution, ensuring delivery against impact objectives. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to co-create impactful solutions. Facilitate workshops and communicate insights to diverse audiences with clarity and influence.

Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced Excel skills are essential (e.g., formulas, data modelling, automation, visualisation).
• Proven ability to link strategy with measurable outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in impact assessment, monitoring & evaluation, or performance management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Economics, Business, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Experience in strategy consulting, impact investing, or public sector analysis.
• Familiarity with impact frameworks (e.g., Theory of Change, ESG, SDGs).
• Project management expertise (Agile, Scrum, Kanban).

Level of Experience Required:

• Relevant experience in business analysis, strategy development, impact measurement, or performance management.
• Demonstrated experience working in cross-functional teams and delivering strategic projects
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and presenting insights to executive-level audiences

Interested? If you’re excited by the opportunity to contribute to MTC’s strategic growth and impact, we’d love to hear from you.