Lead Planning Analyst

Closing date 30th August

About us

We are The Very Group and we are here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That is why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We are just as enthusiastic about helping our people get more out of life too, building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.

About the team

We have an exciting opportunity at our state-of-the-art distribution centre, Skygate, located in the East Midlands. We are seeking a Lead Planning Analyst to join our Planning team and provide critical analytical and system-driven insights across our operations.

Having recently celebrated our four-year anniversary, Skygate has become a remarkable workplace. You will have the chance to learn from some of the UK's top logistics professionals, thrive in an exceptional work culture, and embody our core values daily.

About the role

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, such as Finance, HR, and Operations, to align reporting goals and strategies with the overall objectives of the organization.
• Stakeholder communication ensuring any changes to the workforce system is clearly communicated in a timely manner.
• Involved in establishing and maintaining internal controls to safeguard employee data and ensure the accuracy of financial information. They may also coordinate with internal or external auditors during the audit process.
• Implementing systems to track and monitor employee workforce access levels to ensure the appropriate access in given and a sign off process is in place.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of workforce reports. This includes verifying the data, performing reconciliations, and conducting quality checks to minimize errors and discrepancies.
• Ensures workforce reports are properly formatted and presented in a clear and understandable manner. This may involve using charts, graphs, and tables to visualize the financial information and highlight key insights.
• Provide support for testing requirements for workforce system changes or updates.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement, implementing best practices, and staying updated with industry trends and regulations related to the workforce system.

About you

• A strong understanding of workforce systems including knowledge of functionalities, features, and capabilities.
• The ability to analyse data. This includes skills in data manipulation, data visualization, and data interpretation to derive meaningful insights from the workforce data.
• Proficiency in generating reports and conducting analytics using the workforce system is important. This includes the ability to create customized reports, analyse trends, and present data in a clear and concise manner.
• Understanding of accounting standards, internal controls, and audit processes to ensure compliance with regulations and accurate financial reporting.
• Ability to identify reporting challenges, analyse options, and make informed decisions to support strategic goals.
• The ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure alignment with the workforce system.
• Strong problem-solving skills including the ability to identify issues or challenges related to the workforce system and develop effective solutions.

Some of our benefits

• Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays
• Udemy learning access.
• Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
• Matched pension up to 6%
• More benefits can be found on our career site

How to apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.  

What happens next?

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you are successful so keep an eye on your emails! We will arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we are a good match, we will share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.

You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:

1st Stage - An informal 30-minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

2nd Stage – A one-hour formal interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions. This will be held onsite.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.

Equal opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.