Business Analyst – Data / MI / Planning / Forecasting

Deloitte - Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is looking for a detail-oriented Business Analyst to work in a hybrid role focused on Data, MI, Planning, and Forecasting. This position involves translating business needs into actionable data solutions, analyzing existing tools, and validating outputs for accuracy. Candidates should have experience with data governance and developing monthly forecasts. Join a dynamic team within the financial services industry to drive business value from data analytics and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with Data / MI / Planning / Forecasting.
• Familiarity with BI tools and data manipulation tools.
• Experience in developing driver-based monthly forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into requirements for data solutions.
• Analyze existing MI tools and identify gaps.
• Validate outputs to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Data analysis

Business intelligence tools

Data manipulation

Forecasting

Data governance

Job description

Role : Business Analyst Data / MI / Planning / Forecasting

Location : Hybrid 2-4 days per week in East London or Manchester

Start : ASAP likely 2026

Duration : 6 months initially plus likely extension (Inside IR35)

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic large-scale operation in the financial services industry.

Business Analyst Data / MI / Planning / Forecasting

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail driven BA with significant experience working with Data / MI / Planning / Forecasting

Key Responsibilities

• Translating business needs into clear requirements and supporting the delivery of data solutions dashboards and reporting capabilities.
• Analysing existing MI tools planning processes and data flows identifying gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Analysing complex datasets to validate requirements and assess data quality
• Translate business logic into operational MI and planning datasets.
• Validate outputs such as dashboards reports and planning models to ensure accuracy.
• Demand planning as an input into integrated business planning (IBP) and driving the end-to-end supply chain.
• Generating business value from data and analytics

About you

• Familiarity with BI tools and data manipulation tools for analysis.
• Exposure to data governance data quality frameworks.

Experience working on transformation programmes

• Experience developing driver-based monthly forecasts reviewing and adjusting these forecasts and measuring monthly demand plan performance.
• Experience preparing value forecasts from volume forecasts optimizing forecast parameters and facilitating reviews with cross-functional teams

Key Skills

• Cyber Security,Business Administration,LTE,Content Management,Archicad

Employment Type : Full Time

Vacancy : 1