REQ ID: 126291
JOB TITLE: Business Planning Manager
SALARY: Competitive

POSTING START DATE: 04/10/2024

POSTING END DATE: 18/10/2024 
LOCATION: Gaydon  

As a part of the Creative team, you’ll be at the core of what we do at JLR, shaping the future of modern luxury. Working in Vehicle Design, Materiality, Brand Design, Digital Design, Business Planning and Transformation, you’ll collaborate with other creative minds to deliver sustainable solutions using cutting-edge technology. Unleash your creativity on iconic brands. Come, be a proud creator of the exceptional.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be at the heart of the Creative function ensuring world class business planning is undertaken across our pillars of excellence. This role sits within the Business Planning & Operations team providing the Creative function with the business infrastructure to plan and optimise our resources.

In this pivotal role, you’ll blend your business acumen with an ability to think outside of the box to maximise value and protect Creative output.  As the architect of our financial and capacity planning processes, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of our function, guiding us through complex challenges and unlocking new opportunities for success.

    
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

•    Management of Creative budget spend across Headcount/Overheads/Capex
•    Managing the Creative business planning team to deliver business excellence across all of our processes – Finance/Headcount/Procurement
•    Work collaboratively with our partners across the business to ensure an aligned and integrated approach
•    Responsible for controlling all elements of spend (Headcount/Overheads/Capex) through defined processes
•    Work closely with the programme management teams within Creative to provide resource demand and actuals for all cycle plan and non-cycle plan activities

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

•    Experience in leading and developing a multidisciplined team
•    Strong stakeholder management skills
•    Experience of project management, meeting demanding timescales and effective delivery
•    Commercial awareness required to drive efficiencies and maximise value for money
•    Experience of collaboration cross functional team working

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.