Job Ref: 213079373

Date: 2021-01-26 12:22:23

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Are you methodical, analytical and results-driven? If you are, we want to hear from you.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Operational Strategy and Costing team in our Marlow office.

This is a permanent contract for a Business Analyst. As Business Analyst you will support the strategic development of the operations in Whistl, as well as the continuous improvement of the current operational activities and customer profitability. This is done by:

Producing weekly reports on costs and efficiency in operations
Supporting the creation of the annual budget for operations
Determining costs per item for specific customers to support contract renewals
Providing reports on profitability by customer
Advising operations management on improvements in costs and performance based on trend analysis
Taking part in project teams to create business cases for operations, with specific focus on the quantitative modelling and analysis
Communicating with internal stakeholders and personnel at all levels, regarding changes to business processes, costing and targetsWeekly Reports

Produce weekly reports on current operational efficiencies and costs
Create reports on trends to support operations management in cost improvementsBudget for Operations

Use Activity Based Costing methods to estimate required budget for operations
Monitor actual costs and KPI's versus targets and explain differencesCosting

Determine cost per item for different products and formats to support Sales in contract renewals
Perform bespoke costing analysis for large customersImprove insight in customer profitability

Gather and analyse data on costs, revenues and volumes
Use quantitative methods and modelling to show profitability per customerAdvise on improvements in operations

Analyse existing processes and suggested improvements to show the expected effects
Support other teams such as Finance, HR and Central Operations in ad hoc analysisBusiness Case support

Take part in project teams, defining the scope and content of new business cases
Analysing new commercial and operational initiatives to show financial and operational impactBusiness Analyst | Annual Budget | Reporting | Analysis | Data | Trend Analysis | Communication | Contract Renewals | Modelling | Cost Analysis | Excel | VBA | PowerPoint

Essential Skills

Key skills (Interpersonal)

Self-starter with a drive to succeed and learn, working to and maintaining high quality standards of work against strict deadlines
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to question and prioritise requirements
Good organisational skills, investigative mind and excellent attention to detail
Strong communication skills, confident in dealing with colleagues at all levels
A flexible approach to an ever-changing environment and a can-do attitude
Proactive, execution focused and results-drivenKey skills (Technical)

Excellent Analytical skills
Experienced in using quantitative methods
Advanced Excel and VBA skills
Ability to handle complex business models
Keen attention to detail and accurate data maintenance
Advanced PowerPoint skillsAbout Company

Whistl are a delivery management company providing efficient, high-quality and competitively priced services across Business Mail, Parcels, Fulfilment and Doordrop Media both in the UK and internationally. Distributing more than 4 billion items annually, we are market leaders in Downstream Access Mail (DSA) services handling over 50% of bulk business mail in the UK.

Whistl is a Disability Confident employer and is committed to equal opportunities for all in all of our employment policies and practices

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