Senior Business Analyst - Financial Planning & Affordability

Ncounter; Andover; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Ncounter is seeking a Lead Business Analyst specialising in Financial Planning and Affordability for a major Defence programme. The role is senior and hands-on, combining transformation work with expertise in budgeting, forecasting and investment decision-making.

You will lead discovery, analyse complex financial and portfolio planning processes, and define future-state operating models. Onsite in Andover 2 days per week with DV clearance required.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior or lead Business Analysis experience in complex transformation programmes.
• Hands-on experience in financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience with portfolio planning, investment decision-making and benefits management.
• Ability to engage with Finance Leads, SROs and Programme Directors.

Responsibilities

• Lead BA activity across Financial Planning and Affordability workstreams.
• Analyse budgeting, forecasting, affordability and financial planning processes.
• Support investment prioritisation, portfolio planning and benefits management.
• Lead discovery sessions, workshops, requirements gathering and process analysis.
• Define future-state processes, operating models and implementation roadmaps.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders and governance groups.

Skills

Senior BA

Financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Affordability

Investment planning

Portfolio planning

Benefits management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Ncounter is seeking a Lead Business Analyst specialising in Financial Planning and Affordability for a major Defence programme. The role is senior and hands-on, combining transformation work with expertise in budgeting, forecasting and investment decision-making.

You will lead discovery, analyse complex financial and portfolio planning processes, and define future-state operating models. Onsite in Andover 2 days per week with DV clearance required.