End User Strategy & Planning Analyst

End User Strategy & Planning AnalystDescription -This role is a pivotal role within the Northwest European & UK and Ireland Strategy and Planning team. This team supports end user and channel strategy and planning including most complex business analytics for Northwest Europe.This role will be supporting UKI cluster and is the key strategic planning role for UKI End User team. The role gives an opportunity to not only work in detail with UKI team but also experience and knowledge share with wider Northwest European team (NWE). Currently the role also stretches and covers key strategic NWE responsibilities.This role is also the key link between PC Category, Print Category, Workforce Solutions Category and Poly Sales managers/director and End User Sales team end to end. The role requires to analyse, report and present to End User Directors and Managing Director level at the highest accuracy level.ResponsibilitiesCreating and managing weekly and monthly reports relevant to key end user metrics including and not limited to Funnel, Pipeline, Orders, Shipment and Sell through.Big data analytics including trend reviews to enable business decisions, identify any areas of concern or in need of attention.Driving weekly forecast calls highlighting any upsides or risks to forecast and how to mitigate any risks working directly with UKI End User Sales Director.Responsible for quarterly planning, ensuring sales are prepared for all relevant deadlines.Drive half yearly quota setting at district level setting out the strategy for account level deployment.Guiding, mentoring, training, and delegating tasks to end user Intern.Constructing statistical and financial models to forecast business performance, while coaching peers on model development.Support the Sales Reps & Sales Management with any ad-hoc analysis as required (example could be whitespace analysis to drive targeted selling or coverage modelling to best adjust sales alignment within districts).Challenge sales on funnel metrics, ensure sales are using MS Dynamics to track deals by highlighting inconsistencies.Take on additional projects to better enable and add value to the wider end user sales team.Contributing to priority projects by adding creative insights and developing recommendations.Implementing continuous improvement opportunities such as the automation of planning and reporting by being the advocate for our digital journey utilising and influencing CSP.Analyse emerging trends and make proactive recommendations to help improve sales.Knowledge and Skills: Ability to summarize abstract ideas clearly and independently manage project objectives.Extensive knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, statistical analysis, and financial modelling.Developed business acumen and technical knowledge within at least two business units.Very strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence.Good group facilitation and interviewing skills.Excellent project management skills, including project structuring.Strong relationship management skills, including partnering and consulting.Looking to developed leadership skills, including team-building, conflict resolution, and management.Ability to learn and draw on new analytical techniques to develop creative approaches to project objectives.Job -Business PlanningSchedule -Full timeShift -No shift premium (United Kingdom)Travel -Relocation -EEO Tagline - HP Inc. is EEO F/M/Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.