Strategy Analyst

Time left to apply: End Date: August 22, 2025 (21 days left to apply)

Job requisition ID: JR28657

Stark, a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, is looking for a Strategy Analyst who is passionate about great service.

We offer a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with opportunities for career growth, along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays).

What you'll be doing:

The Strategy Analyst will support the development and execution of strategic initiatives, playing a key role in identifying growth opportunities, improving operational efficiency, and contributing to Stark Building Materials UK's long-term success.

You will be required to:

• Support the development of strategic plans and business cases for new initiatives, site expansions, or product opportunities.
• Analyze business performance data (sales, margin, stock, customer behaviors) to evaluate success and identify opportunities.
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc performance and strategy reports for the Executive Team.
• Deliver clear, concise presentations that communicate complex insights and recommendations effectively.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Operations, Category, Finance) to gather insights and ensure alignment on strategic priorities.
• Support workshops, strategy reviews, and cross-functional planning sessions.

What you'll need to have:

• Experience in strategy, business analysis, or commercial insight roles is preferred.
• Experience within the construction, building materials, or wholesale/trade sector is strongly preferred.
• Proven success in shaping strategy and influencing business decisions through insights.
• Degree-level education in Business, Maths, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills are preferred.
• Proactive, inquisitive, and eager to challenge the status quo.
• Commercially astute with strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills-able to simplify analysis into actionable insights.
• Comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

What's in it for you:

• Discretionary bonus
• A range of voluntary benefits including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, and more.
• Access to health and wellbeing services, including online GP appointments and mental health support.
• Discounts with high street and online retailers.
• Retirement savings plan
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave.

Why STARK?

We're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK, dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service. We're a friendly, collaborative team passionate about our work and committed to excellence.

If you're ready to advance your career and join a team committed to great service, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

What's next

If successful, our recruitment team will contact you to arrange an interview and answer any questions. We are open to discussing part-time and job share options and providing reasonable adjustments during the application process.

Stark Building Materials UK is a Ban the Box employer and considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

About Us

STARK Building Materials UK includes 14 brands, such as Jewson, JP Corry, Normans, Minster, Jewson Civils Fraser, and International Timber, with over 600 branches and distribution centers, making us one of the UK's largest retailers and distributors of building materials.

Our dedicated team and high-quality products make us trusted partners in the industry, providing sustainable solutions for responsible building.

If you want to build a future with us, visit our careers page or get in touch.

Get In Touch

Introduce yourself to our recruiters, and we'll contact you if there's a suitable role.

Why work here?

Our colleagues drive our business forward across the UK. We value our customers, communities, and team members, and strive to create a safe, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be themselves. We're proud to offer a great place to work.