Senior Business Analyst: Strategy Leader (Hybrid)

Acorn Group; Liverpool; Hybride; GBP 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

35 days holiday (max) including bank/l

Mental health support

Career growth programs

Flexible benefits, salary access

Hybrid working

Recognition awards

Résumé du poste

Acorn Insurance, part of the Acorn Group, is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to drive strategic improvements across the organisation. You will mentor junior analysts, lead complex initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the future of our business operations and technology landscape.

You will translate business needs into actionable insights, deliver high-impact projects, and work within hybrid Liverpool-based arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Business Analyst role, ideally in insurance or financial services.
• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), PMI-PBA, or equivalent (preferred).
• Agile or Scrum certification (e.g., Scrum Master, Agile Practitioner) highly desirable.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities without direct line management.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, both internal and external.

Responsabilités

• Lead complex projects and initiatives, ensuring they align with business objectives.
• Develop business cases, conduct cost-benefit analyses, and assess risks to support decision-making.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Business Analysts, supporting their professional development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement efficiency improvements.
• Work independently with minimal oversight, taking ownership of deliverables and outcomes.
• Translate business requirements into clear, actionable solutions, including third‑party implementations.
• Research and propose new approaches to business opportunities, including supplier engagement where appropriate.
• Develop and apply a strong technical understanding of internal systems to provide best approach insights, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions.
• Engage with development teams to shape solution design and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Leads the performance and development of Business Analysts through regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and tailored development plans.
• Deliver business analysis activities across Agile delivery frameworks and perform As-Is/To-Be process modelling.

Connaissances

Leadership

Stakeholder management

SQL

Excel

Mentoring

Agile

Formation

CBAP / PMI-PBA or equivalent

Agile/Scrum certification

Outils

SQL

Excel

Description du poste

Acorn Insurance, part of the Acorn Group, is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to drive strategic improvements across the organisation. You will mentor junior analysts, lead complex initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the future of our business operations and technology landscape.

You will translate business needs into actionable insights, deliver high-impact projects, and work within hybrid Liverpool-based arrangements.