Business Analyst

Fruition IT; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in Leeds is seeking a detail-driven Business Analyst to join their transformation team. This full-time position involves leading business analysis for systems improvements and supporting stakeholders in a hybrid working environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business analysis, particularly in the financial services sector, with proficiency in tools like Microsoft Visio and Excel. Competitive salary and excellent benefits offered.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Generous holiday allowance

Excellent pension scheme

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Business Analyst or similar role.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working across complex business processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the business analysis process for new initiatives and system changes.
• Gather, document, and validate business and system requirements.
• Conduct data analysis to identify patterns and inform solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Excel

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

Job Title: Business Analyst
Location: Leeds (2-3 days on-site, hybrid working)
Salary: c.£50,000 DOE + benefits

Why Apply?

If you're a detail-driven Business Analyst looking to make a real impact, this is your opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in a complex, data-led environment. You'll join a forward-thinking transformation team supporting major systems improvements and digital delivery, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and process optimisation.

This is a full-time Business Analyst role based in Leeds, ideal for someone looking for a hybrid working model in the financial services or pensions sector.

Business Analyst Responsibilities

• Lead and support the business analysis process for new initiatives and system changes
• Gather, document, and validate business and system requirements
• Conduct data analysis to identify patterns, support decision-making, and inform solutions
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, stakeholders, and external partners to align on delivery goals
• Support project lifecycles including testing, implementation, and post-go-live reviews
• Create comprehensive business documentation including process maps, user stories, workflows, and test plans
• Triage incoming change requests and assess business impact and priority
• Drive improvements in the business change process and recommend ways of working more efficiently
• Promote information security and data protection compliance across projects

Business Analyst Requirements

Essential:

• Proven experience in a Business Analyst or similar role
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience working across complex business processes and systems
• Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Visio and Excel
• Comfortable challenging the status quo and engaging stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

Desirable:

• Background in pensions or financial services
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies
• Experience with Azure DevOps or Jira
• Change management or Business Analysis certifications

What's in it for me?

• Competitive salary up to £55,000 (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working (2-3 days on-site in Leeds)
• Private healthcare
• Generous holiday allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Supportive team environment with strong values around inclusivity, innovation, and integrity
• Opportunities for professional development and further training

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

• Circa £48,000 Dependent on Experience + Bonus & Benefits
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• Circa £48,000 Dependent on Experience + Bonus & Benefits
• Manchester, Bristol, Chester, Guildford, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Milton Keynes, Preston, Reading