Transformation Team Analyst

Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom

12/12/2024

Company Description/ Business Unit

Location: Basingstoke (hybrid working 2 office days per week)

Employment Type: Permanent, full time

Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus

Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again.

For over a century, we've been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation's leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as a Transformation Team Analyst means you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey.

Our Chief Operating Office (COO) are the backbone of The AA, providing both stability and structure to support growth and innovation. We are the drivers of change.

This is the job

We are on a journey to create the future AA, a modern, relevant company for our customers and a great place to work for our colleagues. Our Transformation Investment Team are the custodians of the AA’s investment portfolios. We focus on strategic change to drive profitable growth. We work with the business to shape and appraise investment opportunities, govern projects, support delivery, and ensure promised returns are delivered.

As a Transformation Team Analyst, you will support resource management and end-to-end programme management, covering governance, portfolio appraisal, cost management, benefit realisation, and post-implementation reviews. This role is crucial in maintaining and improving financial controls and performance, ensuring all financial procedures and controls are applied as required.

What will I be doing?

• Provide support across Resource Planning, Capex/Cost Management, Investment Management, and the Transformation Management Office.
• Track and report monthly capex spend and investment benefits.
• Monitor the Chief Operating Office (COO) resource supply and align with resource demand.
• Analyse performance to identify early deviations from schedule and cost/benefit plans.
• Participate in financial and business performance reviews, ensuring information accuracy and understanding financial impacts.
• Collaborate with Initiative/Project Managers and Finance Teams to develop robust business cases with KPIs and financial benefits, and engage in continuous improvement initiatives for forecasting accuracy and process optimisation.
  
  

What do I need?

• Strong understanding of financial and business controls, with experience in developing and implementing cost controls.
• Proficient in Excel for handling data from multiple sources, financial modelling, and analysis; Power BI skills are advantageous.
• Skilled in business planning, strategy, and business case development, with experience in a large corporate organisation.
• Highly organised, logical, and numerate, with a keen attention to detail and a desire to learn and drive change through data.
• Reliable and able to work to deadlines, with strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good interpersonal skills, capable of building working relationships across the business, and enthusiastic, self-starting team player who is also comfortable working independently.
  
  

Additional information

Benefits

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Company funded life assurance
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family
  
  

Plus, so much more!

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.