Business Analyst

WE ARE 200 years of history and over 2,300 employees strong. WE ARE a business loaded with opportunity and career progression. WE ARE innovators, designers, makers and engineers who manufacture and provide smart, efficient, and effective building products and solutions.

Through our customer relationships, diverse building product range and solutions, we enable the creation of inspirational homes, places and spaces for us all to live and work better. With eight core product categories, underpinned by expert design and technical services, we work with architects, builders, merchants and the wider construction supply chain to build the face of Britain.

We are fully committed to a net zero future and continue to invest in expertise and product development to manufacture more efficiently and sustainably. We pride ourselves on leading for new, innovative and sustainable products and solutions, both for today and for a new era of building.

We are currently recruiting for a Business Analyst to join our team on our Head office team at Leicester LE67 2HS

Job Purpose:

Ensures accurate and timely sales performance analysis which provides actionable insights that guide sales strategy, support decision-making, and drive revenue growth.

Key Accountabilities:

• Business Reporting Working closely and partnering with the sales teams develop comprehensive reporting covering the key business KPIs. Delivery of ad-hoc reports to support insight and drive performance improvement.
• Automation & Process Improvement Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks related to data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Budget and Forecasting Support the forecasting and budgeting process carried out with the sales teams.
• Bridge Between Business and Technical Teams. Act as a liaison between non technical business units and technical teams. Ensuring solutions align with business needs and goals.
• System Testing & Validation Work with business and technical teams to define test cases and ensure systems meet business requirements before rollout and perform UAT or coordinate the process.
• Transformation Project Involvement: Actively participate in key business transformation projects by leveraging analytical expertise and insights. This includes driving improvements in areas such as sales reporting, forecasting, pricing, and data management systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Strong Excel with ability to manipulate large volumes of data.
• Power BI experience.
• Databricks experience.
• Cognos reporting tool and analytics experience
• Self-starter and ‘can do’ attitude
• Management of assignments within specified deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
• Teamwork with both internal and external customers.
• Presentation skills.
• Comfortable communicating at all levels.
• Thorough understanding of business drivers and trading conditions.
• Understanding company culture and processes.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Excited about the role, but your past experience or qualifications don’t perfectly match everything in the job description? We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Ibstock Plc we are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across the Ibstock Group.

Ibstock Plc are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.