Business Analyst

Version 1; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Version 1, an award-winning technology services provider, is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to enhance operational efficiency. The role involves analyzing business needs, engaging with stakeholders to develop solutions, and ensuring project success. Join a company that prioritizes employee well-being and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme

Flexible/remote working options

Financial Wellbeing initiatives

Employee Wellbeing schemes

Educational assistance for certifications

Annual Excellence Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in a Business Analyst role with strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency with business analysis tools including Excel and SQL.
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and translate business needs.
• Analyze business processes and recommend improvements.
• Support project teams during implementation and testing phases.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Professional Certification such as CBAP, PMI-PBA

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do:

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!

Job Description

We are seekingan experienced,detail-oriented and strategic Business Analyst to join one of our customer teams. The ideal candidate will analyse business needs, identify areas for improvement, and work closely with stakeholders to develop effective solutions that align with organisational goals. This role involves gathering requirements, creating reports, and supporting project implementation to drive business performance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand businessneeds and translate them into technical requirements.
• Analyse current business processes and systems to identify inefficiencies and recommend solutionsfor improvement.
• Develop business cases and feasibility studies for proposed initiatives.
• Createand maintaindetailed functional and non-functional requirements documentation.
• Usetools such asdata modelling, process mapping,user storiesand workflow analysis to informand supportdecision-making.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and presentationsto gather and validate requirements along with communicatingfindings and recommendations.
• Support project managers and development teams during solution implementationto ensure solutions meet business needs and requirements.
• Provide support during the implementation and testing phases.
• Monitor project progress and measure outcomes against expected business benefits.
• Provide post-implementation support and assess solution effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of business processes, systems, and data analysis.
• Proficiency with businessanalysis andintelligence tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with project management and software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communicationand interpersonalskills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Strong analytical, problem-solvingand attention to detailskills.
• Knowledge of database management.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Preferred Skills:

• ProfessionalCertification such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, or similar.
• Experience with CRM, ERP, or custom software implementations.
• Familiarity with tools like JIRA, Confluence, Visio.

Additional Information

Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

Ashley Smith - Talent Acquisition Capability Partner

[e-mail] #LI-AS1 #Hybrid