What you'll be doing?
Supporting the business and our divisional offices, our Head Office functions cover all departments from our Executive Board through to our support functions such as Group Design and Technical, HR, Health and Safety, IT, Sales and Marketing, Commercial, Procurement, Group Finance, Corporate Affairs, as well as Legal and Company Secretariat. We also have a specialised function – Barratt Partnerships.
While the work varies from team to team, our key requirements don't: you must be well organised, extremely helpful and resourceful, and able to use your initiative. You'll understand that what you do is important, and impacts on your team, the department, and the wider business.
Reporting to the Group Commercial Estimating Manager, you will be responsible for working with the Group Commercial team as an analyst, extracting reviewing and consolidating information that is contained within Commercial operating systems supporting a wide group of stakeholders.
As a Group Commercial Analyst, you will create a real and active partnership with both operations and management. Provide support and insightful analysis to add value and drive business decisions, deliver information in a clear manner at an appropriate level using a good mix of analytical, commercial and communication skills
You will be expected to:
* Production of management information for a range of internal customers, adding insightful analysis to drive business decision making.
* Production of weekly reporting, understanding the current market drivers.
* Analyse both short and long-term data; identify business impacts and issues; highlight key trends and anomalies in order to enable change and continuous business improvements.
* Provide both regular and ad-hoc reporting and analysis to the business to highlight trends and drive performance.
* Preparation of reporting as required, including exporting data from business systems, analysing and summarising the results and reporting of other cost data such as analysis of waste cost, non-productive expenditure, etc.
* Drive use of existing management information within the business and the efficiency of production.
* Develop reporting in line with market trends and business needs.
* Deliver excellent service to internal customers such as members of the Executive Team, Group Financial Controller, Group Commercial Director, etc.
* Act as the Commercial representative or lead on medium term projects within the business.
* Fundamental role in the Group management information strategy.
What You'll Need
To be successful in the role, we are looking for:
* Qualified to CIMA / ACCA or Construction related HND level or higher with post-qualification experience in a similar role.
* Have an understanding of current business operating systems.
* Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data for reporting.
* Methodical, conscientious and organised, works to deliver high standards.
* Have strong IT skills; a working knowledge of computer systems within the commercial environment, i.e. MS Excel to Advanced level, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Teams, COINS, BOQ, CVR, VAP, Power BI.
* Articulate, clear and credible, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
* Diligent, able to work on own initiative with the drive to take ownership of projects.
* Approachable and able to work well with colleagues in Group Commercial and other disciplines.
* Have good communication skills.
* Have the ability to build effective working relationships.
* Team player and supportive of colleagues.
* Well organised, focused on meeting deadlines and able to manage shifting priorities.
Benefits
Our Company and Benefits
We've been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That's more than any other major housebuilder. It's because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.
Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.
We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.
As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
* Competitive Salary
* Competitive Bonus Scheme
* Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
* Annual Medical Health Assessment
* 26 days' holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years' continuous service up to 29 days)
* Choice of Flexible Benefits
* Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Our Benefits Are Fit To Measure
Today's housebuilding professional need tomorrow's benefits, so they're ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.
Private medical cover
Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.
Pension
First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.
Annual Health Assessment
All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.
Financial Benefits
As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.
Lifestyle Benefits
Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.
So much more…
From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.