Business Analyst (NextGear Capital)

Cox Automotive; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service organization is seeking a Business Analyst to bridge business and technology in a hybrid role based in Chester. This position requires strong analytical skills to design effective solutions in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate has experience in vehicle funding or financial services, with a focus on collaboration and problem-solving. Competitive benefits await the right fit.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Opportunities for growth

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as a Business Analyst or in a product role, ideally in vehicle funding or financial services.
• Experience with third-party systems and integrations.
• Understanding of Agile and Design Thinking principles.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business needs, gaps, and opportunities to design effective processes and technology solutions.
• Create and maintain documentation - from Requirement Definition Documents to User Guides and integration guides.
• Support acceptance testing, root cause analysis, and successful launch activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Relationship-building

Process expertise

Communication skills

Tools

Salesforce

Sopra Banking System

Job description

Business Analyst (NextGear Capital)

Cox Automotive

• Chester


• Permanent


• Full-time

The Role

Business Analyst - NextGear Capital
Location: Hybrid (Chester) ¦ Team: Product & Technology - Cox Automotive Europe

Be the bridge between business and technology in a fast-paced, innovative vehicle funding environment. At NextGear Capital, we're redefining how dealers fund their stock. Our vehicle funding solutions help automotive businesses thrive - and we back them with cutting-edge technology, powered by a leading third-party system. We're looking for a Business Analyst to join our team, bringing sharp problem-solving skills, process expertise, and the ability to turn complex requirements into clear, actionable solutions.

Why join us?

• Work in a dynamic automotive finance business that's part of the global Cox Automotive family.


• Influence end-to-end processes - from requirement gathering to solution delivery.


• Collaborate across teams, customers, and technology partners.


• Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking environment that encourages innovation.

What you'll do

• Analyse business needs, gaps, and opportunities to design effective processes and technology solutions.


• Create and maintain documentation - from Requirement Definition Documents to User Guides and integration guides.


• Act as the link between our third-party solution provider and the business, ensuring smooth communication and problem resolution.


• Support acceptance testing, root cause analysis, and successful launch activities.


• Help build business cases for new initiatives, identifying benefits and ensuring alignment with business priorities.


• Work with Change Management to ensure new capabilities are integrated smoothly into the business.

What you'll bring

• 2+ years' experience as a Business Analyst or in a product role, ideally in vehicle funding or financial services.


• Strong analytical skills - able to uncover both stated and hidden requirements.


• Experience with third-party systems and integrations.


• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders at all levels.


• Understanding of Agile and Design Thinking principles.

Bonus points for

• Automotive, retail, or tech industry experience.


• Knowledge of Sopra Banking System or similar vehicle funding software.


• Salesforce knowledge.

Who you are

You're curious, detail-oriented, and passionate about solving problems. You're just as comfortable diving into technical details as you are explaining processes to non-technical stakeholders. You're proactive, adaptable, and thrive on making technology work better for the business and its customers. Drive change. Deliver value. Help shape the future of vehicle funding technology. Apply now and join a team that's powering growth in the automotive industry.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

We work with a carefully selected set of recruitment partners and are not looking to add to our PSL. We do not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the recruitment team or directly to a hiring manager. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited submissions.

Who we are

Cox Automotive is the world's largest automotive service organisation. We provide dependable solutions that improve performance and profitability throughout the vehicle lifecycle to manufacturers, fleets, and retailers. Our businesses are organised around our customers' core needs across vehicle solutions, mobility, remarketing, funding, and retail.

The Benefits

Testimonials

• Aneliese Platts Senior Designer: "The people that work here are what sets Cox Automotive apart. We genuinely work as a team, and I feel the same level of support everywhere in the business. Working here is like a family away from home, but most importantly we have fun whilst doing it!"


• Ann Fairbanks Executive PA & Business Support: "I wouldn't be where I am today without Cox Automotive. The company has real culture of learning, pushing the boundaries and making YOU better. It's all built on strong values that are more than just words, they're acted on every single day."


• Gemma Hepple National Operations Manager: "In my nine years here, Cox Automotive has allowed me to learn, grow and hone my skills. There's a real commitment to inclusion and diversity and today I am proud to be in what was historically perceived to be a 'man's' role."

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The RoleBusiness Analyst - NextGear CapitalLocation: Hybrid (Chester) ¦ Team: Product & Technology - Cox Automotive Europe Be the bridge between business and technology in a fast-paced, innovative vehicle funding environment.At NextGear Capital, we're redefining how dealers fund their stock. Our vehicle funding solutions help automotive businesses thrive - and we back them with cutting-edge technology, powered by a leading third-party system.We're looking for a Business Analyst to join our team, bringing sharp problem-solving skills, process expertise, and the ability to turn complex requirements into clear, actionable solutions.Why join us?Work in a dynamic automotive finance business that's part of the global Cox Automotive family.Influence end-to-end processes - from requirement gathering to solution delivery.Collaborate across teams, customers, and technology partners.Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking environment that encourages innovation.What you'll doAnalyse
business needs, gaps, and opportunities to design effective processes and technology solutions.Create and maintain documentation - from Requirement Definition Documents to User Guides and integration guides.Act as the link between our third-party solution provider and the business, ensuring smooth communication and problem resolution.Support acceptance testing, root cause analysis, and successful launch activities.Help build business cases for new initiatives, identifying benefits and ensuring alignment with business priorities.Work with Change Management to ensure new capabilities are integrated smoothly into the business.What you'll bring2+ years' experience as a Business Analyst or in a product role, ideally in vehicle funding or financial services.Strong analytical skills - able to uncover both stated and hidden requirements.Experience with third-party systems and integrations.Excellent organisational skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.Strong
relationship-building skills with stakeholders at all levels.Understanding of Agile and Design Thinking principles.Bonus points forAutomotive, retail, or tech industry experience.Knowledge of Sopra Banking System or similar vehicle funding software.Salesforce knowledge.Who you areYou're curious, detail-oriented, and passionate about solving problems. You're just as comfortable diving into technical details as you are explaining processes to non-technical stakeholders. You're proactive, adaptable, and thrive on making technology work better for the business and its customers.Drive change. Deliver value. Help shape the future of vehicle funding technology. Apply now and join a team that's powering growth in the automotive industry.STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASEWe work with a carefully selected set of recruitment partners and are not looking to add to our PSL.We do not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the recruitment team or directly to a hiring manager. We will not be responsible
for any fees related to unsolicited submissions.Who we areCox Automotive is the world's largest automotive service organisation. We
provide dependable solutions that improve performance and profitability
throughout the vehicle lifecycle to manufacturers, fleets, and retailers.
Our businesses are organised around our customers' core needs across vehicle
solutions, mobility, remarketing, funding, and retail.The BenefitsTestimonialsAneliese Platts
Senior Designer "The people that work here are what sets Cox Automotive apart. We genuinely work as a team, and I feel the same level of support everywhere in the business. Working here is like a family away from home, but most importantly we have fun whilst doing it!"Ann Fairbanks
Executive PA & Business Support "I wouldn't be where I am today without Cox Automotive. The company has real culture of learning, pushing the boundaries and making YOU better. It's all built on strong values that are more than just words, they're acted on every single day."Gemma Hepple
National Operations Manager "In my nine years here, Cox Automotive has allowed me to learn, grow and hone my skills. There's a real commitment to inclusion and diversity and today I am proud to be in what was historically perceived to be a 'man's' role."

Cox Automotive