Senior Business Analyst - Fixed Term Contract

Sysco GB; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice distributor is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join their Technology team in the UK. This hybrid role involves acting as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure the successful delivery of IT solutions. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, experience in requirements gathering, and the ability to communicate effectively. Benefits include a car allowance, private medical insurance, and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Car/Travel Allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible Time Off

Life Assurance

Exclusive Discounts

Free Mortgage Advice

Qualifications

• Experience in business analysis within a technology environment.
• Mastery of requirements elicitation techniques.
• Proven track record of delivering technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business needs into functional requirements.
• Translate requirements between business and IT.
• Manage small-scale change initiatives.
• Document test scenarios and user outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder relationship building

Requirements gathering

Prioritization (MOSCOW)

Education

Relevant experience in business analysis

Job description

Company Description

Sysco GB (whose UK operating companies include Brakes, Fresh Direct, KFF & Medina) are recruiting for a Senior Business Analyst to join the Technology team on a fixed term, full-time basis, reporting into the Project Manager. This role is offering a hybrid working contract, available in one of three locations.

• Ashford, Kent
• Covent Garden, London
• Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Job Description

Senior Business Analyst - Supply Chain & Merchandising

As the Senior Business Analyst you will be a strong communicator, acting as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure the successful delivery of IT solutions. This role will involve analysing and understanding business needs, translating them into technical requirements and documenting test scenarios, scripts and user outcomes. You will be the consistent thread throughout the lifecycle of change, utilising strong analytical skills to take business requirements through to successful delivery of a technical solution into the BAU teams. While not responsible for direct reports, you are expected to help drive the community of Business Analysts across functional teams with best practice tools, techniques, and methodologies. The role may require travel commitment to sites across Europe and requires self‑motivation and flexibility. The role will reside within the Supply Chain & Merchandising Technology function and may involve time with business stakeholders on site across Europe as projects require or work across other functional pillars as deemed necessary.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Gather, document and interpret business needs into succinct functional and non‑functional requirements.
• Document test scenarios, scripts and user outcomes.
• Act as a translator between business and IT, communicating requirements clearly.
• Document and understand high‑level conceptual design and specifications.
• Plan and manage small‑scale change initiatives.
• Maintain a consistent thread throughout the lifecycle of small‑to‑medium change, utilising analytical skills to support delivery.
• Work horizontally with other Business Analysts to prioritise and collaborate where necessary.
• Deliver internal processes to meet end‑to‑end business needs.
• Keep knowledge of business change opportunities up to date and relevant.

About you

To be successful you possess strong relationship‑building skills with stakeholders, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to present and document information based on project needs. You have an analytical and inquisitive mindset, think tactically and strategically, and support projects by surfacing risks early and suggesting mitigation options. Experience in requirements gathering through direct interaction with business users or in workshop environments and the ability to prioritise using methods such as MOSCOW are essential.

Benefits

• Car/Travel Allowance: £5,500 per annum
• Private Medical: Single Cover
• Early Access to Your Earnings: Use our dedicated Wage Stream app to access your earned salary whenever you need it.
• Flexible Time Off: Purchase additional annual leave.
• Wellbeing & Health Support: Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy, flu vaccinations, eye tests and a range of health services.
• Competitive Pension Scheme: Robust pension plan for long‑term planning.
• Life Assurance: Coverage to protect you and your loved ones.
• Exclusive Discounts: Sysco Perks – discounts on gym memberships, groceries, and more.
• Special Sysco Product Discounts: Reduced prices on food products.
• Free Mortgage Advice: Expert guidance on the property market.
• Enhanced Family‑Friendly Leave: Greater flexibility and support for family life.

Qualifications

Qualifications required for this role include relevant experience in business analysis within a technology environment, mastery of requirements elicitation techniques, and a proven track record of delivering technical solutions.

Additional Information

At Sysco International everyone is welcome. We focus on who you are and your potential rather than fitting a preset culture. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and equal opportunities. We work hard to ensure everyone feels part of our business, supporting you during your application. If any adjustments to our recruitment process are needed, please let our resourcing team know.