Business analyst (Ref: 196599)

Forsyth Barnes; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual bonus potential

Flexible hybrid schedule

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Forsyth Barnes is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join our client's retail operations team. This role supports cross-functional initiatives spanning business process optimization and IT-led changes.

The analyst will bridge finance and operations, translating stakeholder needs into clear requirements and deliverables, collaborating with finance, merchandising, and IT. It is a hybrid role with two days per week in Liverpool and three days remote, offering a pathway to influence

Qualifikationen

• Experience in a retail environment, preferably within a complex retailer.
• Strong background with finance systems; Oracle Finance experience is advantageous.
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capability to drive process changes and IT-led initiatives.

Aufgaben

• Lead business process improvement initiatives and assess impact of IT changes
• Foster strong relationships with business stakeholders and the finance function to ensure alignment
• Translate complex requirements into functional specifications and testable acceptance criteria
• Support data-driven decision making through targeted analysis and reporting
• Coordinate with project managers to align delivery with strategic objectives

Kenntnisse

Retail experience

Finance systems (Oracle Finance)

Stakeholder communication

IT-led initiatives

Process improvement

Jobbeschreibung

About Us

As a top-tier recruitment partner, we partner with organizations shaping the future of retail. Our client is a respected high-street retailer renowned for combining value with a customer-first approach. With a strong presence in the UK market, this organization prioritizes data-driven decision making, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. We operate with integrity, transparency, and a commitment to delivering exceptional talent experiences.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join our client’s retail operations team. This role supports cross-functional initiatives, spanning business process optimization and IT-led changes. The ideal candidate will bridge finance and operations, translating stakeholder needs into clear requirements and actionable deliverables. The position is structured as a hybrid arrangement: two days per week in Liverpool and three days remote. The analyst will collaborate with stakeholders across finance, merchandising, and IT, with a focus on enabling efficient, compliant, and scalable processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business process improvement initiatives and assess impact of IT changes


• Foster strong relationships with business stakeholders and the finance function to ensure alignment


• Translate complex requirements into functional specifications and testable acceptance criteria


• Support data-driven decision making through targeted analysis and reporting


• Coordinate with project managers to align delivery with strategic objectives

Requirements

• Proven experience in a retail environment, preferably within a complex retailer


• Strong background with finance systems; Oracle Finance experience is advantageous


• Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders


• Demonstrated capability to drive process changes and IT-led initiatives

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus potential


• Flexible hybrid working schedule


• Supportive team culture with emphasis on professional development


• Access to training, upskilling, and career progression opportunities

Other

Outside IR35. One-stage interview with project manager and finance team. Interviews to be scheduled as early as next week.