Strategy Analyst

We’re proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We’re a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well. We’re searching for a Strategy Analyst to join us on a permanent basis here at our Binley, Coventry HQ. As a member of the STARK UK Strategy team, you will solve complex business problems by analysing data, developing actionable insights, evaluating strategic opportunities and supporting delivery of high-impact projects.

You will have exceptional exposure to influence senior leadership’s commercial decision‑making within the UK division of Europe’s largest building materials distribution business. This role would be ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to develop a career in strategy, consulting or commercial/business leadership.

• Analyse business performance, market trends & commercial opportunities to identify actionable insights
• Structure complex problems, challenge assumptions and develop evidence-based recommendations
• Support the development of business cases, strategic initiatives and decision-making materials
• Translate data & analysis into clear conclusions that drive business performance
• Prepare clear, concise presentations and reports for senior stakeholders
• Communicate complex ideas in a simple & engaging manner
• Build effective relationships across functions to gather insight and support decision-making
• Contribute to workshops, discussions and strategic planning activities

• Executive & senior leadership teams: support strategic decision-making through analysis, insight & presentation of recommendations
• Strategy team: collaborate on strategic projects, business cases, problem-solving & project delivery
• Support functions (sales, category, finance, supply chain, marketing, HR): gather insights, challenge assumptions & support the development of practical recommendations
• Regional & branch leadership teams: understand frontline challenges, evaluate opportunities & support operational implementation of strategic initiatives

• Market research & data providers: gather & interpret market, customer & competitor intelligence
• Suppliers, industry partners & external advisers: support strategic projects, benchmarking & opportunity evaluation

• Responsible for gathering, analysing & interpreting information to form considered recommendations to support business performance and future growth
• Exercises judgement in identifying trends, risks, opportunities & areas requiring further investigation
• Works with stakeholders across the organisation to develop practical solutions to business challenges and support successful implementation
• After completing onboarding and initial personal development pathway, operates with a high degree of autonomy in managing workload, prioritising activities and delivering high-quality outputs

• Attributes & Skills
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• Curious, proactive & eager to learn
• Able to structure complex problems and identify practical solutions
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and competing priorities

• Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) in a numerate, analytical or business-related discipline
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills preferred, or the ability to develop these quickly

• Essential: evidence of strong analytical capability and problem-solving ability through academic, professional or extracurricular experience
• Desirable: experience in consulting, strategy, commercial analysis, finance or related field; experience analysing data and presenting recommendations

• Competitive Base salary
• Hybrid Working – 4 days at our Binley, Coventry office and 1 day WFH.
• Discretionary bonus
• Retirement savings plan
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• A wide range of voluntary benefits…