Lead Business Analyst, Group Functions (SAP FICO)

Smith & Nephew; Watford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual bonus

Pension schemes

Share options

Hybrid working

Private health & dental

Life assurance

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Smith+Nebr in the UK seeks a Lead Business Analyst to shape how Finance and Global Business Services evolve through technology.

You will partner with senior leaders, translate strategy into change, and guide ERP and analytics initiatives across the organisation. This role offers a hybrid working model, competitive rewards and opportunities to impact scalable programs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in Finance or IT with complex change programmes.
• Strong understanding of Finance processes and platforms, including ERP, EPM, workflow and analytics.
• Demonstrated experience with SAP ECC and S/4HANA, with strong functional knowledge of the FICO domain.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted advisor to Finance and GBS teams, translating strategy into technology-enabled change.
• Shape ideas into business cases and guide governance to secure investment.
• Oversee ERP enhancement pipeline, aligning priorities with business value and scalability.
• Support simplification of processes and realization of measurable benefits.

Skills

Business Analyst

Finance ERP

SAP ECC/S/4HANA

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

SAP ECC

S/4HANA

ERP systems

Job description

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nebr is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nebr a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can‑do attitude we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nebr we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role that shapes how Finance and Global Business Services evolve through technology. As a Lead Business Analyst you will influence strategic direction, partner with senior leaders and be at the centre of high profile initiatives that modernise our global Finance and GBS landscape. If you enjoy solving complex problems, driving meaningful change and having real impact at scale, this role will appeal to you.

What will you be doing?

You will become a trusted advisor to Finance and GBS teams, helping them translate strategy into technology enabled change. You will partner with leaders to understand challenges and opportunities, shape ideas into tangible business cases and guide these through governance to secure investment.

From there you will stay close to delivery, ensuring technology solutions are designed well, built around business needs and create the value originally intended. Your work will span a blend of strategic roadmap development, deep business analysis, requirements definition and hands on engagement with delivery teams.

You will also manage the ERP enhancement pipeline, ensuring priorities reflect business value and future scalability. Through it all you will help simplify processes, champion best practice and support the realisation of measurable benefits.

What will you need to be successful?

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst working across Finance or IT with complex change programmes
• Strong understanding of Finance processes and platforms, including ERP, EPM, workflow and analytics
• Demonstrated experience with SAP ECC and S/4HANA, with strong functional knowledge of the FICO domain
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to simplify complexity and create clear, testable requirements
• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across business and technology teams

*Information for candidates applying in Poland: The anticipated gross annual base compensation range for this position is 228 000–342 000 PLN. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on objective, job related factors including (but not limited to) relevant skills, qualifications and experience, scope and responsibilities of the role, geographic location and internal equity considerations. Compensation decisions are made using consistent and gender neutral criteria, in line with applicable pay transparency laws. This role has been evaluated within our internal job architecture and mapped to a defined pay band to ensure consistency and fairness.

Inclusion and Belonging

Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (www.smith-nephew.com)

Benefits

Your Future

• Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes
• Save As You Earn share options

Work/Life Balance

• Flexible Vacation and Time Off
• Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!

Your Wellbeing

• Private Health and Dental plans
• Healthcare Cash Plans
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance and much more

Flexibility

• Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles)

Training

• Hands-On
• Team-Customised
• Mentorship

Extra Perks

• Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs
• Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts

Stay connected by joining our Talent Community. We’re more than just a company - we’re a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at S+N. Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.

Smith+Nebr is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nebr a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits.