Business Planning Analyst (Infrastructure) 6 Month Contract - to start immediately Up to £400/day Based in London Our client is a well established Nationwide transportation company whose professionalism and well respected name, have been instrumental in their success. They provide an exceptional service to their customers and are focused on continually improving this. You will need: * To be a good economist and have good numeracy skills. * Educated to degree level (2.1 or above) or equivalent * Structured and analytical thinker * Ability to understand complex business issues, identify required changes and consequent business benefits and translate these into work packages * Very strong verbal and written communications skills including presentation, facilitation and listening * Proven record of achievement in using quantitative analysis to drive business improvement * Tenacity and a willingness to challenge convention when required * Desirable * Flair for mathematics and problem solving * Passion for excellence, adding value and driving change * Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint * Ability to manage several projects simultaneously * Ability to maintain focus on customer service and business objectives when under pressure * Proven record of successful innovation and creativity The role: * Lead and coordinate the collation of all the necessary information to develop business plans for Infrastructure Projects business units in terms of what they will deliver and how it will be delivered * Lead projects and analysis that provide challenge and support to the business planning process * Support coordination between regulatory review work and the business plan. * Support application of business planning criteria. * Manage preparation of individual elements of annual business plan suite of documents. * Coordinate and integrate long term and short term (in year) business planning * Participate in liaison with internal and external parties If you are looking for an opportunity to join a company which is growing and which can offer real career progression - Contact us now!! To apply for this position contact Linda Davison Vital Services Group Ltd is a privately owned company with over 41 offices UK wide. Vital Solutions, the white collar commercial division of the group, has earned a reputation for providing innovative recruitment solutions which have been applied to various industry sectors. In addition, we host bespoke recruitment events, project management and a comprehensive advertising and design facility. The partnering concept promoted by Vital means that we work together with candidates and clients to achieve your career and recruitment objectives. For clients the result is cost effective, culture-compatible solutions that make staff selection, recruitment and retention far easier. For candidates it means a personal and professional relationship that will help you through every stage of obtaining your ideal job and pursuing your career goals. Our commitment to both candidates and clients is equalled only by our professionalism and dedication to providing the best possible service.