Lead Strategic Planning Analyst (Insurance)

TL;DR

Lead Strategic Planning Analyst (Insurance): Designing and managing strategic planning and performance frameworks for a combined insurance organization with an accent on QBR processes, OKRs, and portfolio governance. Focus on driving alignment across multiple business portfolios and enhancing organizational planning capability.

Location: Hybrid, Eastleigh. Must be based in the UK

Salary: c. £60,000

Company

One of the largest car and home insurers in the UK.

What you will do

• Lead the planning, preparation, and facilitation of Quarterly Business Review (QBR) cycles across multiple portfolios.
• Partner with value stream leaders and senior stakeholders to provide strategic insight and challenge assumptions.
• Drive enterprise planning and governance to ensure visibility of actions, risks, and performance against objectives.
• Lead integration planning across hirify.global, esure, and Saga to maintain momentum on key business initiatives.
• Champion best practices in OKRs and performance management while coaching colleagues to strengthen planning capability.

Requirements

• Strong experience in strategic planning, portfolio, project, or programme governance in a complex environment.
• Essential experience using Jira for governance, prioritisation, and delivery management.
• Proven experience operating within an agile environment with a strong understanding of agile principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills to partner effectively with senior leaders.
• Strong analytical and communication skills to translate complex information into clear recommendations.
• Must be based in the UK.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) or similar enterprise performance frameworks.
• Insurance industry experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements (Smart Working) allowing flexibility in location within the UK and working hours.
• Minimum of 35 days holiday (including bank holidays) with options to buy and sell days.
• Comprehensive health support including dental insurance, health cash plan, and mental health first aiders.
• Financial perks such as annual bonus schemes, competitive pension, and insurance discounts.
• Enhanced family leave (16 weeks full pay for primary adopters/parents).
• Access to technology deals and cycle schemes.