Position Title: Strategy and Planning Assistant Duration: 12 Month Contract Location: Solihull What to Expect:The Strategy and Planning Assistant plays a central role in supporting the Site Strategy and Transformation department, with a strong emphasis on project controlling as a core part of the role.This position ensures that capital projects are accurately set up, monitored, and governed from approval through to completion.The role also provides essential administrative, analytical, and organisational support to strategic forums such as SIC and MIC, helping maintain strong financial discipline and effective project oversight. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:Be cost/spend consciousSet up new projects in SAP and act as the first-line approver for orders raised by project ownersMonitor all SCs (shopping carts), including value, purpose, timing, and expected invoicingTrack project spend against budget from initiation to closure, ensuring accurate forecasting and timely updatesSupport capex processes, ensuring compliance with internal standards and cost-conscious decision-makingEnsure all spend is accounted for, documentation is complete, and reports are updatedSupport leadership team discussions by providing data, insights, and structured updates on project performance.Attend Solihull Investment Committee (SIC) and Manufacturing Investment Committee (MIC) meetings, capturing minutes, actions, and decisionsOrganise and support strategic planning meetings, prepare ..... full job details .....