Business Analyst

Informed Recruitment Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced Business Analyst to lead the development of innovative business solutions within a dynamic change portfolio. This role offers the chance to engage with stakeholders, gather requirements, and implement process improvements using techniques such as Lean and Six Sigma. You will be part of a modern environment that champions continual improvement, working in a hybrid setup that balances on-site collaboration with flexible remote work. Join a driven organization that values your contributions and supports your professional growth while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Contributory Pension

Flexible Working

Generous Leave Entitlement

Life/Health Insurance

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Business Analyst with a focus on process improvements.
• Proficient in stakeholder engagement and requirement gathering.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to gather and validate business requirements.
• Develop end-to-end business solutions and improve existing processes.

Skills

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Process Improvement

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

BCS Diploma in Business Analysis

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Tools

BPMN 2.0

Oracle Fusion

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Azure

Job description

Are you an experienced and certified Business Analyst? Do you have a track record in delivering concurrent business solutions within IT/change programmes and projects? Let Informed Recruitment help you to achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst to lead on formulating, developing, and taking responsibility for end-to-end business solutions within a change portfolio.

As a specialist provider of resource to the Property & Associated Technology markets, we are delighted to be partnering with a social enterprise offering you the opportunity to make a difference and gain experience as part of a modern environment championing continual improvement. The role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with up to three days working on-site in Manchester.

The purpose of your new role will be to shape, develop, and own end-to-end business solutions, business analysis activities, and the development of business requirements in order to deliver the benefits identified in the change portfolio.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

1. Stakeholder engagement & analysis
2. Requirement gathering ensuring robust elicitation & validation
3. Translating business requirements into functional & technical specifications by engaging with internal & external stakeholders
4. The improvement of existing business processes
5. Artefact production
6. Solution support and user acceptance testing
7. Change impact assessments

Must Have

• Demonstrable commercial experience of effectively working independently as a Business Analyst.
• A track record of delivering tangible process improvements utilising Lean, Six Sigma or other process improvement techniques.
• Experience of Business Process Modelling, levelling methods and/or BPMN 2.0 experience.
• Previous experience of delivering in an iterative or Waterfall environment.
• Robust artefact creation and documentation.
• Formal BCS Diploma Business Analysis certification, or evidence of working towards BCS/ISEB Diploma (or similar level of accreditation) in the foreseeable future.

Nice to Have

• Experience of Cloud Adoption projects and/or ERP solutions such as Oracle Fusion, Azure, Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar.
• Lean or Lean Six Sigma accreditation.

As an individual, you will be analytical with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, a self-starter comfortable with taking responsibility for delivery. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to think on your feet and be ultimately goal-oriented.

Alongside a competitive salary, you will receive an impressive benefits package that includes excellent contributory pension, flexible working, generous leave entitlement, life/health insurance, and professional development.

If this role describes you, then please apply without delay for the opportunity to continue your career with a driven yet friendly organisation continually looking to provide a better service to customers.