Business Analyst

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice organization in Birmingham is seeking a Business Analyst specialized in Mergers & Acquisitions. You will analyze newly acquired businesses, document and optimize processes, and engage with key stakeholders across the organization. The ideal candidate will have proven BA experience, particularly in M&A, and strong analytical and communication skills. Opportunities for professional development and career growth are available within the collaborative Digital & Technology function.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Long-term career growth potential

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, ideally within M&A or large integration projects.
• Strong understanding of technology stacks and digital transformation.
• Experience documenting processes and creating scalable templates.

Responsibilities

• Investigate technology stacks and processes of newly acquired businesses.
• Create structured documentation of current and future-state processes.
• Engage stakeholders and present insights to senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Proactive mindset

Problem-solving skills

Education

Business Analysis qualifications (IIBA, BCS, etc.)

Tools

Process mapping tools

Job description

Job Introduction

Business Analyst
Location: Birmingham (3 days per week onsite)
Department: Digital & Technology
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Reports to: Technology Transformation Director

Shape the future of Compass Group through digital insight and integration.

Compass Group is growing fast - and our Digital & Technology function sits at the heart of that growth. As we continue to acquire and integrate new businesses, we’re looking for a Business Analyst - Mergers & Acquisitions to play a pivotal role in ensuring each new acquisition seamlessly becomes part of our digital ecosystem.

If you’re an analytical, curious, and proactive BA who enjoys diving into the detail, mapping complex environments, and making sense of how businesses operate, this is an opportunity to make a real impact on how Compass scales for the future.

What you’ll be doing

As our M&A Business Analyst, you will:

Analyse newly acquired businesses

• Deeply investigate their technology stacks, systems, and processes
• Understand how technology is used and the value it delivers
• Identify risks, integration challenges, and improvement opportunities

Document and optimise processes

• Create clear, structured documentation of current and future‑state processes
• Develop repeatable templates that support smooth, scalable integrations
• Maintain high‑quality documentation aligned with Compass standards

Engage stakeholders at every level

• Work closely with IT, Operations, Finance, external consultants, and acquisition teams
• Run workshops, interviews, and information‑gathering sessions
• Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership

Support integration delivery

• Contribute to integration plans, timelines, and risk assessments
• Track progress and report key milestones
• Ensure technology and process alignment with Compass Group’s strategy

Drive continuous improvement

• Capture lessons learned from each acquisition
• Recommend enhancements to the M&A integration framework
• Maintain a repository of integration knowledge and best practice

Ensure strong governance and compliance

• Follow Compass policies, regulatory standards, and data protection requirements

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, ideally within M&A or large integration projects
• Strong understanding of technology stacks, business systems, and digital transformation
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to work deep in the detail and see the bigger picture
• Experience documenting processes and creating scalable templates
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, curious mindset – comfortable seeking information and working independently
• Experience in fast‑paced, complex environments

Preferred

• Business Analysis qualifications (IIBA, BCS, etc.)
• Experience with process mapping tools
• Exposure to M&A or business integrations

Who you are

• Detail‑driven and thorough
• Adaptable with strong problem‑solving skills
• Collaborative and confident working across multiple teams
• Curious, proactive, and eager to continuously improve
• Trusted to handle confidential and sensitive information

Why join Compass Group?

• Influence large‑scale business integrations
• Work on high‑impact strategic projects
• Join a collaborative, ambitious Digital & Technology function
• Opportunities for professional development and certification
• Be part of a global organisation with long‑term career growth

Ready to help shape the future of technology at Compass? Apply now.