Senior Business Analyst

Differentis; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Differentis is seeking a Senior Business Analyst in a hybrid capacity, combining on-site client work with the flexibility to work from home. You will gather and analyse business requirements, conduct in-depth process reviews, and drive improvements aligned with client goals.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience in IT/digital transformation, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a client-facing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business analysis and requirements gathering.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Demonstrated expertise in business process mapping and improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, document, and manage business requirements from stakeholders.
• Conduct comprehensive business process analysis and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategic solutions.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to align business objectives with technical solutions.
• Process Mapping within a live workshop environment (remote and F2F)
• Translate complex data into actionable insights and clear documentation.
• Ensure proposed solutions meet business needs and deliver measurable value.

Skills

Business analysis

Requirements gathering

Analytical skills

Process mapping

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or IT

Tools

Liberty Spark/Skore

ARIS

iGrafix

Job description

Position: Senior Business Analyst

Job Type: Permanent Role, Full Time

Salary: £40,000 - £65,000

Start Date: ASAP, Q3 2026

Work Arrangement: Remote / Hybrid

Banding: Level 3

Role Overview

Differentis is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Business Analyst to join our dynamic team. This hybrid role involves working directly with clients on‑site while offering flexibility to work from home. You will play a pivotal role in shaping strategic initiatives by gathering and analysing business requirements, conducting in‑depth process reviews, and driving improvements that align with our clients' goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, document, and manage business requirements from stakeholders.
• Conduct comprehensive business process analysis and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop strategic solutions.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to align business objectives with technical solutions.
• Process Mapping within a live workshop environment (remote and F2F)
• Translate complex data into actionable insights and clear documentation.
• Ensure proposed solutions meet business needs and deliver measurable value.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in business analysis and requirements gathering.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Demonstrated expertise in business process mapping and improvement.
• Proficiency with tools such as Liberty Spark/Skore, ARIS, and iGrafix is highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment with client‑facing responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in IT or digital transformation projects is a strong advantage.
• Desirable experience working with Higher Education, Healthcare, or other similar environments
• Detail-oriented with strong problem‑solving capabilities.