Business Analyst

  • Job Reference: 00005541-1
  • Date Posted: 9 January 2025
  • Recruiter: Porterbrook
  • Location: London
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Other Rail Jobs
  • Job Type: Permanent
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Job Description

About us
A partner that adds value today and for the future
 
Porterbrook has been at the heart of the UK rail network for three decades and owns around a quarter of the national passenger rail fleet
 
We mobilise private finance to drive rail growth through tailored leasing solutions, industry leading innovations and essential network projects that deliver a safe, efficient and sustainable railway
 
Our mission is to provide high-quality, digitally-enabled rolling stock solutions that help deliver a safe, efficient and sustainable railway. We take an industry-leading approach, driven by innovative thinking and future planning

About the team
Sustainability is integral to everything we do. Our ambition is to be recognised as market leaders in sustainable rail leasing and asset management support

Key Responsibilities

Role Purpose
As part of the Strategy & Sustainability team, the Business Analyst supports the company’s long-term business objectives through detailed data analysis and reporting. This requires a highly analytical individual who enjoys working with data to inform strategic decision making. (e.g., competition monitoring, market analysis, business case support, financial analysis, KPI tracking)

Responsibilities
Business Strategy Support
  • Conduct market research and competitor analysis to support strategic planning
  • Track and report on business KPIs and progress against strategic objectives, maintaining and creating dashboards and reports for senior management and the Board
  • Support the development and appraisal of business cases to inform decision-making on business growth opportunities and operational improvements
  • Conduct competitor analysis to benchmark the company against industry peers
Reporting
  • Develop and maintain automated data pipeline and reporting tools to improve the efficiency of business reporting
  • Visualise data to present actionable insights in a clear and concise manner to key stakeholders
  • Monitor and refine data collection processes to improve efficiency and data accuracy
ESG support & analysis
  • Work with the Sustainability Manager to support Assist with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting
  • Conduct greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting
  • Analyse GHG data, identify and assess emissions reduction initiatives, and model emissions reduction pathways in line with the company’s GHG reduction targets 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

General Requirements
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
  • Strong attention to detail with a focus on producing high-quality, accurate work
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively 
Qualifications
  • Relevant degree in business, finance, engineering or related field
  • This position is open to recent graduates with a strong appetite to learn and develop
 Key Skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a good ability to identify trends and draw meaningful conclusions from data
  • Good understanding of financial modelling including cash flow analysis
  • Proficient in working with large datasets, analysing trends, and creating insightful reports.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience of PowerBI and /or similar tools
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to present complex data in a clear, understandable way

A great place to work

We are seeking the very best talent to join the team, and offer an excellent salary, along with bonus and benefits. 
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great organisation with excellent people and a road map for the future to grow and develop the business. Some of our benefits are listed below:
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • Financial wellbeing support
  • Flexible working
  • Enhanced family friendly policies
  • Adoption & Shared Parental Leave benefits
  • Enhanced Armed Forces policies
  • Ongoing support with professional and personal development’
  • Long service awards start at 1 year, with an additional day of annual leave every 5 years. You’ll also receive a generous gift for these milestones
  • Porterbrook Star awards
  • Life assurance
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • 25 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy and sell up to 5 days’ additional leave
  • Additional days annual leave for long service
  • Season ticket loan
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking at our Derby and Long Marston sites
Should you be suitable for the role, the full benefits package will be discussed in more detail during your screening call.