Senior Business Analyst

Focus Group; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology partner in the UK is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to bridge the gap between complex technical systems and strategic business outcomes. This role involves conducting impact assessments, supporting analytics requirements, and leading data migration projects. With a strong foundation in databases and systems architecture, you will facilitate clarity for technical teams and ensure systems deliver value. Suitable candidates will have over 6 years of BA experience and a robust understanding of enterprise data strategies.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Business Analyst experience in complex systems environments.
• Database and data systems experience, particularly with enterprise architecture.
• Experience with API integrations and reporting system design.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis of changes in data architecture impacting business outcomes.
• Gather requirements for analytics reporting enhancements.
• Develop strategies for migrating systems with minimal disruption.

Skills

Advanced requirements gathering and stakeholder management

Complex systems impact assessment

Translating technical concepts for business audiences

Agile methodologies

Strong documentation and process mapping

Risk assessment and impact analysis

Tools

ServiceNow

SQL

ETL processes

Data migration tools

Job description

Senior Business Analyst - Data & Systems Up to £60k Remote (UK)

Occasional working from one of our offices expected

Bridge the gap between complex technical architecture and business impact.

Focus Group is a 1,300-person Microsoft technology partner backed by HG Capital, and we're undergoing significant transformation. We need an experienced Senior Business Analyst who can navigate complex systems landscapes, assess the ripple effects of change, and translate technical complexity into clear business outcomes.

What Makes This Role Different

This isn't a typical BA position. You'll be the critical link between our Data Architecture team, development teams, and business stakeholders - conducting impact assessments that shape strategic decisions and ensuring system changes deliver value without unintended consequences.

Data Model Impact Assessment

Lead comprehensive analysis of proposed structural changes across our proprietary and third‑party systems (ServiceNow, etc.). Map dependencies, identify risks, and develop migration strategies that minimise disruption while enabling progress.

Analytics Requirements Support

Work with our Data & Analytics team to gather requirements for reporting enhancements and system improvements, translating analytical needs into technical specifications that development teams can action.

Your Business Analysis Expertise

Core BA Skills

• 6+ years BA experience
• Advanced requirements gathering and stakeholder management
• Complex systems impact assessment
• Translating technical concepts for business audiences
• Agile methodologies
• Strong documentation and process mapping (including UI wireframes)
• Risk assessment and impact analysis

Technical Foundation

• Database and data systems experience (minimum 3 years focused here)
• Understanding of enterprise system architectures and data flows
• Experience with proprietary custom-built systems and commercial platforms
• API integrations and system interfaces
• ETL processes and reporting system design
• SQL query writing and data analysis

Bonus Points

• ServiceNow experience
• Cloud architecture awareness (Azure ideal)
• Snowflake or similar data warehouse solutions
• Data transformation tools
• Data migration projects

Why This Role Matters

You'll report directly to the Director of Strategic Programs, working at the intersection of data architecture, analytics, and business strategy. Your impact assessments will directly influence enterprise data strategy and system architecture decisions - this is BA work with genuine strategic weight.

The role splits 4 days on strategic data model projects and 1 day supporting analytics requirements, giving you variety while building deep expertise in systems architecture and business impact analysis.

The Practical Details

Location: Remote (UK-based)

Salary: Up to £60,000 depending on experience

Reporting to: Director of Strategic Programs