Can you turn insight into strategy? Use data, intelligence and narrative to shape global decisions at Buro Happold.
This role can be based in our Bath office on a hybrid working model.
We are a global consultancy delivering sustainable, innovative and people‑centred solutions across the built environment, combining engineering, design, advisory and data to help our clients and communities thrive.
About the Role
As a Global Finance Strategy & Insight Analyst, you will support senior leaders with forward‑looking insights that shape strategic decision‑making across our global business, translating complex data into executive‑ready insights.
* Build and maintain external benchmarking views, including peer KPIs, market dynamics and productivity metrics.
* Combine internal performance data with external market signals to produce trend analysis and forward‑looking insights.
* Design and run scenario and sensitivity models covering macroeconomic factors, pricing, volume/mix, FX, inflation and capacity constraints.
* Identify strategic opportunities, risks and optimisation levers, supported by robust data and scenario analysis.
* Partner closely with Strategy, Commercial and other teams to test assumptions and shape executable plans.
* Create concise, insight‑led dashboards, leadership packs and executive briefings.
* Communicate assumptions, limitations, implications and recommended actions to senior stakeholders.
* Improve consistency, repeatability and governance of insight production, documenting methodologies and sources.
About You
* An MBA or equivalent advanced business qualification (newly qualified or early career).
* Strong analytical capability gained through consulting projects, research, rotations or insight‑focused roles.
* Confidence working with financial and operational KPIs and translating data into strategic insight.
* Experience building scenario, sensitivity or driver‑based financial models (Monte Carlo experience is a plus).
* Advanced skills in Excel or Google Sheets, with experience using Power BI or Tableau.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling executive‑level presentations.
* A structured, detail‑oriented approach, with high standards for data quality, assumptions and governance.
* Commercial curiosity and interest in markets, competitors and industry trends.
* Experience within professional services, engineering or consultancy environments (desirable but not essential).
Why Join Buro Happold
We believe in creating a better, more sustainable world and value innovation, collaboration and excellence. We offer a supportive environment where your contributions make a real difference.
What We Offer You
* Hybrid working arrangements.
* Attractive salary and benefits package, including private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection.
* 10% car allowance.
* Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements.
* Generous company pension scheme.
* Flexible benefits such as cycle scheme, dental and optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, corporate discounts.
* Enhanced parenthood leave policies.
* 3 pm finish on the last Friday of the month.
* Strong commitment to your continuous development through learning and development programmes.
* Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions.
* Well‑being support through an employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities.
* Inclusive culture that welcomes diverse backgrounds and identities.
Buro Happold is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
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