Strategic Planning Specialist Business Based in Telford - Hybrid Salary: £45,000 - £47,500 T2M are recruiting on behalf of an innovative manufacturing company for a Strategic Planning Specialist. As a Strategic Planning Specialist, you will play a key role in shaping and evolving the business strategy and mid-term planning. You’ll be a central force in driving business management activities that support organisational growth and strategic objectives. As a Strategic Planning Specialist your responsibilities will include: * Lead the design and evolution of the business strategy and midterm planning, ensuring alignment with overall growth and transformation goals. * Facilitate strategic planning workshops and collaborate with different departments to shape actionable short-, medium-, and long-term initiatives. * Drive cross-functional projects from concept to implementation, including operational and financial planning for new business lines. * Deliver accurate financial and business performance reports to the Senior Leadership Team and stakeholders, highlighting risks and strategic implications. * Proactively identify areas of underperformance and recommend interventions to ensure delivery against business plans. * Maintain strong data integrity standards to support reliable decision-making and reporting. * Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders to influence and drive strategic outcomes. * Conduct market and competitor analysis to inform planning and keep the organisation ahead of emerging trends and risks. * Flexibility to travel as required for stakeholder engagement and project delivery. Requirements to be a successful Strategic Planning Specialist: * Sharp eye for detail * Excellent communication skills * Proven expertise in negotiation and analysis. * You take initiative and work well independently * Strong ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. * Experience developing strategic plans and models, with the resilience to navigate uncertainty and lead through change. * A degree or equivalent qualification in Business Management, Strategic Management, International Business, or a related field. This is a hybrid role based at their Telford site, offering a blend of on-site collaboration and remote working