Strategy and Insight Manager

Yorkshire Building Society; Bradford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Bradford is seeking a Strategy and Insight Manager to enhance capacity planning and forecasting. The role demands strong analytical skills and proven leadership experience. Key responsibilities include leading a team to develop capacity models and strategic insights that drive sustainable growth. The company values flexibility and inclusivity, offering generous benefits such as 25 days holiday, healthcare plans, and pension contributions of up to 11%.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Annual bonus potential up to 15%

11% pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Self-service benefits portal

Qualifications

• Proven experience in demand forecasting and capacity planning.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with a track record of developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead on demand forecasting and capacity modelling.
• Design an effective WFM proposition with accurate forecasts.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Capacity planning

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Job Overview

As the Strategy and Insight Manager you will identify, build and mature capacity models that reflect strategic needs and insight across YBS. Elevate the team s advanced analytics capability to futureproof models and workflows. Partner with multisite stakeholders to understand business drivers and deliver accurate capacity plans and impact analyses for strategic change.

Key Responsibilities

• Group-wide capacity modelling framework aligned to strategy and demand scenarios.
• Trusted capacity plans for BAU and Strategic Projects, with quantified service, risk and cost impacts.
• Uplifted analytics maturity (data, tooling, skills, governance) to sustain continuous improvement.

• Lead a team responsible for designing an effective WFM proposition that produces accurate forecasts and effective schedules.

  As Strategy and Insight Manager, you will play a pivotal role in translating strategic priorities into actionable plans. You ll lead on demand forecasting, capacity modelling, and insight-driven recommendations that enable sustainable growth. This is a high-impact role requiring collaboration across the business and the ability to influence at all levels.

• Proven experience in demand forecasting and capacity planning.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with a track record of developing high-performing teams.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions and stakeholders.

  At YBS we don t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you ll be respected for who you are, you ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility & Development

Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime to discuss this during the recruitment process.

Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity. We re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you ll go the extra mile to help our members, you ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

Benefits

• Holiday. You ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
• Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
• Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that s why we ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
• Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
• My Benefits. When you join YBS you ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.