Business Analyst

SSE plc; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm is seeking a Business Analyst to support critical projects in Cardiff, Reading, or Perth. The successful candidate will clarify requirements, document solutions, and conduct qualitative analysis. They should have extensive experience in regulated environments and familiarity with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. This role comes with a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a comprehensive benefits package including enhanced leave and healthcare discounts.

Benefits

34 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Discounted healthcare

Salary sacrifice car leasing

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a Business Analyst role supporting business critical projects.
• Experience defining detailed requirements in a regulated environment.
• Experience working in both Waterfall and Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Clarify requirements, plan implementation and answer queries throughout the development process.
• Document requirements for identifying appropriate solutions.
• Conduct qualitative analysis and present findings to various audiences.
• Identify key issues during early project stages.

Skills

Business analysis

Requirements gathering

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Regulatory compliance

Education

Certified Business Analyst qualification (BCS, APMG, IIBA, etc.)

Job description

About the Role

Base Location: Reading, Cardiff or Perth preferred

Salary: £49,004 - £57,728 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available

What is the Role?

• Works with business and IT colleagues to clarify requirements, to plan implementation and to answer queries through the development process, right through to testing to ensure requirements have been met
• Marshals and documents requirements for the subsequent identification of an appropriate solution and the detailed design of a business process to accommodate it
• Plans, prioritises, manages, and executes analysis work on multiple simple and complex projects to regularly achieve cost and timescale targets
• Conducts qualitative analysis to ensure business impact assessments are thorough and able to present findings to all audiences, or varying seniority, throughout the business
• Carries out in depth scoping exercises during the early and pre-project stages to identify key issues of concern and to ascertain clear direction.

What do I need?

• Extensive experience in a Business Analyst role supporting business critical projects.
• Extensive experience of defining high level and detailed requirements and user stories in a regulated environment.
• Qualified to a Certified Business Analyst standard (BCS, APMG, IIBA, or equivalent).
• Experience working in both Waterfall and Agile environments and working at all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Understanding and appreciation of working in a heavily regulated environment. For preference experience of the gas and electricity market, industry, and operations, however, experience in a similarly regulated industry/sector will be acceptable.

About our Business

The race to net zero is intensifying for businesses of all sizes. Sustainable decisions made today can meet customers' changing needs for tomorrow and bring long-term success for businesses. Part of SSE plc, the UK and Ireland's largest renewable electricity generator, SSE Energy Solutions is different as all its renewable electricity is sourced from SSE's own UK wind and hydro assets.

In addition to providing gas and electricity to businesses across the UK, SSE Energy Solutions invests in, builds and connects localised flexible infrastructure to drive the long-term performance of energy assets. SSE Energy Solutions works with its customers to deliver financially robust plans to bring flexibility and diversity to their energy infrastructure - the low-carbon solutions they need to succeed in the race to net zero.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact [e-mail] / 01738 344072.