Lead Business Analyst

EngineersOfAI; Bristol, Cambridge, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited annual leave

Up to 5% matched pension

Phantom equity

True flexibility in work

Free food and on-site barista

Health cash plan

Job summary

Graphcore is seeking a Lead Business Analyst to lead complex transformation programmes and improve operational efficiency. This role involves managing discovery and design activities, creating process maps, and enhancing systems and data flows.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, lead business process improvements, and effectively document requirements. Benefits include unlimited leave, flexible working conditions, and equity options.

Qualifications

• Lead business analysis activities on complex transformation projects.
• Map processes and define requirements effectively.
• Use strong documentation skills to create user stories and process maps.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery and design activities across complex transformation programmes.
• Help business teams improve processes, systems, and data flows.
• Document requirements and ensure successful delivery of solutions.

Skills

Experience leading business analysis activities

Discovery and process mapping

Requirements definition

Ability to analyze business processes

Strong documentation skills

Job description

AboutGraphcore

Graphcoreis developing the next generation of AI compute technology. As AI workloads continue to grow in scale and complexity, we are building the hardware and software systemsrequiredto power the future of artificial intelligence.

As we enter the next phase of growth, we are looking for an experiencedHead of Accounting Operationsto lead our global accountingoperationsfunction and help ensure our finance organisation scales effectively alongside the business.

About the job

Shape how Graphcore operates by turning complex business challenges into practical, scalable solutions.

As a Lead Business Analyst, you'll lead discovery and design activities across complex transformation programmes. You'll help business teams improve processes, systems, data flows and operating models.

Your work will shape how the organisation operates and supports future growth. The outcomes will help teams work more effectively, make better decisions and deliver lasting improvements.

You'll lead discovery, document current-state processes, define requirements and design future ways of working. You'll analyse systems, processes and data to evaluate options, support solution design and help ensure successful delivery.

This role offers broad visibility across Graphcore and the opportunity to influence change from early concept through to measurable business outcomes.

The team and culture

The Data & Transformation team delivers cross-functional change that improves how Graphcore operates and scales. We work closely with business teams across the organisation to understand challenges, identify opportunities and deliver sustainable improvements.

Day to day, you'll lead discovery activities, create process maps, document requirements and maintain traceability from business need to delivered outcome. You'll combine workshop facilitation with hands‑on analysis of systems, processes and data to identify practical solutions and design improved ways of working.

We value people who can build credibility quickly, facilitate productive discussions and challenge assumptions constructively. Success comes from bringing structure to complex problems, balancing stakeholder engagement with rigorous analysis and delivering change that lasts.

What we're looking for

• Experience leading business analysis activities on complex transformation, process improvement or systems change initiatives
• Strong capability in discovery, process mapping, requirements definition and future‑state process design
• Ability to analyse business processes, systems and data to identify opportunities and evaluate solution options
• Ability to build credibility with stakeholders, facilitate discussions that drive decisions and bring structure to ambiguous problems
• Strong documentation skills, including business requirements, user stories, process maps and acceptance criteria
• Experience supporting testing, implementation and business readiness to help ensure successful adoption and outcomes

Benefits

• Unlimited annual leave
• Up to 5% matched pension
• Phantom equity – share in Graphcore’s success
• True flexibility in how and where you work
• Office spaces designed for collaboration
• Free food and an on‑site barista
• Health cash plan
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Along with other benefits you can choose from (private medical insurance, dental plan etc)

Inclusion statement

We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and recognise that everyone brings different strengths and per