<h1 data-section-id="2htl2s" data-end="44" data-start="0">Business Development Forecasting Analyst</h1><p data-start="45" data-end="95"><strong data-end="95" data-start="45">12-Month Contract (Maternity Cover)</strong></p><p data-start="97" data-end="387"><strong data-end="110" data-start="97">Location:</strong> Reading (Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office)<br data-end="162" / data-start="159"> <strong data-start="162" data-end="173">Salary:</strong> £50,000-£60,000 per annum (equivalent hourly/day rate)<br data-end="234" / data-start="231"> <strong data-end="244" data-start="234">Hours:</strong> Monday to Friday, start between 7:00am-7:30am and finish between 4:00pm-4:30pm</p><h2 data-start="389" data-section-id="iaipol" data-end="407">The Opportunity</h2><p data-end="553" data-start="409">We are seeking an experienced Business Development Forecasting Analyst to join a growing commercial team on a 12-month maternity cover contract.</p><p data-start="555" data-end="803">This role is ideally suited to someone with experience within the construction, engineering, infrastructure, facilities management or related sectors who understands sales pipelines, tender activity and forecasting within a project-led environment.</p><p data-end="989" data-start="805">Working closely with business development and leadership teams, you will provide forecasting, reporting and commercial insight to support business growth and strategic decision-making.</p><h2 data-start="991" data-end="1014" data-section-id="18w7bso">Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-start="1016" data-end="1607"><li data-start="1016" data-end="1088" data-section-id="1xo558p">Manage and maintain sales and business development pipeline forecasts.</li><li data-start="1089" data-end="1149" data-section-id="1hsp7hh">Analyse pipeline performance, trends and conversion rates.</li><li data-start="1150" data-end="1198" data-section-id="7uf6m4">Maintain CRM accuracy and reporting integrity.</li><li data-end="1264" data-section-id="f71p18" data-start="1199">Track and manage early-stage opportunities and tender activity.</li><li data-section-id="tuf2b3" data-end="1328" data-start="1265">Produce dashboards, KPI reporting and management information.</li><li data-start="1329" data-end="1370" data-section-id="7i7sjj">Conduct market and competitor analysis.</li><li data-start="1371" data-end="1429" data-section-id="1b9b7yl">Support strategic planning through data-driven insights.</li><li data-section-id="1e6f50i" data-end="1511" data-start="1430">Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy and reporting processes.</li><li data-start="1512" data-section-id="1qcxypn" data-end="1607">Collaborate with stakeholders across sales, business development and senior leadership teams.</li></ul><h2 data-section-id="1jjwfl7" data-end="1621" data-start="1609">About You</h2><ul data-end="2236" data-start="1623"><li data-start="1623" data-end="1725" data-section-id="1lv93g8">Experience in forecasting, commercial analysis, sales operations, FP&amp;A or a similar analytical role.</li><li data-start="1726" data-section-id="1ydg8ln" data-end="1777">Strong Excel, reporting and data analysis skills.</li><li data-start="1778" data-end="1833" data-section-id="1p767qb">Experience using CRM systems and managing sales data.</li><li data-start="1834" data-section-id="7lotxh" data-end="1887">Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li><li data-section-id="26dnj" data-end="1945" data-start="1888">Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li data-start="1946" data-section-id="1p4mm4r" data-end="2006">Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.</li><li data-section-id="aawobt" data-end="2134" data-start="2007">Experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering, facilities management or a related industry is highly desirable.</li><li data-start="2135" data-end="2236" data-section-id="1fk190q">Understanding of tender pipelines, bids and project-based sales environments would be advantageous.</li></ul><h2 data-start="2238" data-end="2257" data-section-id="1avrph9">What's on Offer?</h2><ul data-start="2259" data-end="2531"><li data-section-id="ikit4y" data-end="2295" data-start="2259">9-12 month mat cover</li><li data-section-id="tno992" data-end="2353" data-start="2296">£50,000-£60,000 salary (equivalent hourly/day rate).</li><li data-end="2399" data-section-id="mgnery" data-start="2354">Hybrid working with 3 office days per week.</li><li data-start="2400" data-end="2450" data-section-id="1srxs0p">Free on-site parking and EV charging facilities.</li><li data-section-id="p5lqzj" data-end="2531" data-start="2451">Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing commercial function.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. 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Business Development Forecasting Analyst, Sales Analyst