IT Business Analyst

LPUK LeasePlan UK Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Annual bonus scheme

Health & Wellbeing

Cycle to Work

GymFlex

Employee referral scheme (£1,000)

Job summary

Ayvens is seeking a Business Analyst to enable delivery of new business systems within the Digital division. You will translate operational needs into technical solutions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support change across projects.

The role focuses on elicitation, requirements analysis, process modelling and data reporting, with exposure to SQL and Microsoft DevOps. A degree and IT literacy are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong background in elicitation and analysis.
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle and agile methods.
• Systems thinking across technical disciplines.
• Process modelling and workflow analysis.
• Data analysis and reporting capabilities.
• SQL database querying and data manipulation (desirable).
• Experience as a Business Analyst supporting change or delivery.
• Degree-level technical qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel.
• Experience using Microsoft DevOps or equivalent (desirable).
• Ability to work with large datasets using SQL (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate delivery of new business systems by understanding operational and commercial requirements.
• Analyse business needs, problems and opportunities and translate into technical solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to agree solution design and business processes.
• Manage the expectations of business users and project stakeholders.
• Understand and communicate financial and operational impact of change.
• Provide delivery teams with business and product knowledge.
• Assist in optimising scope, benefits and risks of projects.
• Monitor progress and publish reports with actionable recommendations.
• Maintain professionalism and complete mandatory compliance training.

Skills

Elicitation & analysis

Software development lifecycle

Systems thinking

Process modelling

Data analysis & reporting

Database management & SQL

Business Analyst experience

Technical qualification

MS Office (Excel)

Microsoft DevOps

SQL data manipulation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft DevOps

Job description

At Ayvens, progress starts with you. Our ambitions to shape the future of sustainable mobility are powered by our talent. Join us, and get better with every move. The Digital division is responsible for ensuring high quality technology services are delivered to the Ayvens UK business by managing the implementation, delivery and management of robust and cost-effective solutions for the organisation. Incorporating Digital Product Management, Demand Management, Business and Technical Analysis, Technology Change & Adoption (IT PMO) the division ensures that technology programmes align with the business objectives and are successfully delivered to support the overall strategic direction of the organisation. The function sets policies, standards, and guidelines for technology change, demand and product management and implements these through the delivery of resilient, secure and interoperable technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate delivery of new business systems by understanding operational and commercial requirements.
• Analyse business needs, problems and opportunities, understand requirements and translate into technical solutions.
• Work collaboratively with technical and non-business stakeholders to agree the solution design and business processes.
• Manage the expectations of business users and project stakeholders.
• Understand and communicate the financial and operational impact of change.
• Provide delivery teams with business and product knowledge to enable delivery.
• Assist the business and development functions in optimising the scope, benefits and risks of proposed products and projects.
• Contribute to monitoring project progress by tracking activity; resolving problems; publishing progress reports and recommending actions.
• Maintain high level of professionalism, ensuring completion of all mandatory compliance training, policies, monitoring and set objectives.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong elicitation & analysis
• Good knowledge of the software development lifecycle and agile methodology.
• Systems thinking and technical expertise /understanding of key concepts and ways of working across the technical disciplines
• Process modelling and workflow analysis
• Data analysis and reporting
• Database management and SQL (Desirable)
• Previous experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar role supporting business change, process improvement or technology delivery
• Relevant technical qualification obtained to at degree level or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Very good IT literacy for all MS Office products specifically Excel
• Experience using Microsoft DevOps or equivalent (Desirable)
• Ability to use SQL to query and manipulate large datasets in a database (Desirable)

Rewards & Financial Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme
• Annual salary review and bonus scheme
• Give As You Earn (GAYE) scheme
• Employee referral scheme (£1,000)
• Retail discounts programme
• GymFlex membership options
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Health & Wellbeing
• Life Assurance
• Health assessment options
• Travel insurance
• Critical illness cover
• Personal accident insurance

Time Off & Work–Life Balance

• 25 days’ annual leave + an additional Celebration Day
• 37.5 hour week
• Monday to Friday, no weekends
• Holiday buy & sell scheme
• Volunteer days
• Time allocated for personal development
• Study support (where applicable)

Workplace & On‑Site Facilities

• Free parking (limited)
• EV charging points
• Bike storage & shower facilities
• Complimentary breakfast
• Staff and social events

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for an opportunity unless they exactly meet the criteria specified. At Ayvens we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, enjoyable and authentic workplace so if you are excited by this, or any role at Ayvens but your experience and current hours don’t exactly align, we would encourage you to apply regardless! What’s the worst that can happen?!

Why Ayvens?

With over 3.1 million vehicles managed across more than 40 countries, we provide full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management services and multi-mobility solutions to customers of all sizes, including large corporates, SMEs, professionals, and private individuals. By leveraging our unique position to lead the way to net zero and further shape the digital transformation of the industry, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving mobility needs of our clients and provide them with the solutions they need to thrive. At Ayvens, we believe that our success is driven by our commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and technology-enabled services that help our customers focus on their everyday business. We’re committed to sustainable mobility and have made it a core part of our strategy. In everything we do, we’re guided by the principles of authenticity, curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We aim to foster an organisation that’s diverse in people and ideas, where everyone can thrive and be themselves, no matter who they are. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to enable the transformation towards large scale adoption of sustainable mobility and provide our customers with the solutions they need to succeed. Follow our page for the latest updates, news, and insights.

Why Ayvens?

With over 3.1 million vehicles managed across more than 40 countries, we provide full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management services and multi-mobility solutions to customers of all sizes, including large corporates, SMEs, professionals, and private individuals. By leveraging our unique position to lead the way to net zero and further shape the digital transformation of the industry, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving mobility needs of our clients and provide them with the solutions they need to thrive. At Ayvens, we believe that our success is driven by our commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and technology-enabled services that help our customers focus on their everyday business. We’re committed to sustainable mobility and have made it a core part of our strategy. In everything we do, we’re guided by the principles of authenticity, curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We aim to foster an organisation that’s diverse in people and ideas, where everyone can thrive and be themselves, no matter who they are. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to enable the transformation towards large scale adoption of sustainable mobility and provide our customers with the solutions they need to succeed. Follow our page for the latest updates, news, and insights.