Senior Business Analyst

Michael Page; Oxford; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst to operate autonomously across a broad range of business functions and transformation initiatives in Oxford. The role focuses on defining robust target-state processes and translating business needs into practical improvements across people, process, data and technology.

You will lead the analysis, design and optimisation of end-to-end business processes across multiple functions, assess current-state processes, and define

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in business data analysis within industrial/manufacturing sectors.
• Proficiency in data visualisation tools and reporting software.
• Ability to interpret complex data and present it clearly.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Solid understanding of technology systems and data workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis, design and optimisation of end-to-end business processes across multiple functions.
• Assess current-state processes and define target operating models to improve efficiency and governance.
• Evaluate process maturity and implement standards, controls, ownership and documentation frameworks.
• Gather, challenge and validate business requirements, ensuring solutions deliver real outcomes.
• Identify root causes and recommend process, organisational, data or technology improvements.
• Analyse cross-functional value chains to improve workflows and stakeholder hand-offs.
• Translate business requirements into clear specifications for systems, automation, reporting and process improvements.
• Define data requirements, ownership, controls and reporting needs to support decision-making.
• Produce high-quality process maps, business requirements and governance documentation.
• Facilitate workshops and engage stakeholders to build consensus and drive delivery.
• Prioritise improvement initiatives based on value, risk and strategic objectives.
• Independently manage complex and ambiguous business challenges with minimal supervision.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Business data analysis

Data visualization

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Client Details

Our client is looking for a highly experienced and commercially minded Senior Business Analyst who can operate autonomously across a broad range of business functions and transformation initiatives

Description

• The role will rapidly establish and challenge current ways of working, define robust target-state processes and operating requirements, and translate business needs into practical improvements across people, process, data and technology
• Lead the analysis, design and optimisation of end-to-end business processes across multiple functions.
• Assess current-state processes and define target operating models that improve efficiency, scalability, governance and performance.
• Evaluate process maturity and implement standards, controls, ownership and documentation frameworks.
• Gather, challenge and validate business requirements, ensuring solutions deliver genuine business outcomes.
• Identify root causes of business issues and recommend process, organisational, data or technology improvements.
• Analyse cross-functional value chains to improve workflows, system integration's and stakeholder hand-offs.
• Translate business requirements into clear specifications for systems, automation, reporting and process improvements.
• Define data requirements, ownership, controls and reporting needs to support effective decision-making.
• Produce high-quality process maps, business requirements and governance documentation.
• Facilitate workshops and engage stakeholders at all levels to build consensus and drive delivery.
• Prioritise improvement initiatives based on business value, risk, complexity and strategic objectives.
• Independently manage complex and ambiguous business challenges, delivering outcomes with minimal supervision.

Profile

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in business data analysis within the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Proficiency in data visualisation tools and reporting software.
• Ability to interpret complex data and present it in a clear manner.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A solid understanding of technology systems and data workflows.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in ambiguity, engaging senior stakeholders and moving between unfamiliar business domains while maintaining a strong focus on end-to-end value, scalability and operational maturity.

Job Offer

• Daily rate: inside IR35 dependent on the level of experience.
• Temporary contract
• 6 month contract
• Opportunity to work on data projects within the manufacturing sector.

People are at the heart of Michael Page

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best