Senior Consultant - Business Analyst

UBDS Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Consultant - Business Analyst to lead digital transformation efforts across clients. The role requires a solid background in business change or data projects, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Ideal candidates will thrive in a client-focused environment and possess relevant industry certifications. This position offers substantial career growth opportunities and a supportive culture emphasizing development and innovation.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Private medical cover

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday plus additional days

Electric Vehicle leasing

Contributed Pension Scheme

Death in service cover

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst on complex transformation projects.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate at all levels.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis lifecycle for client engagements.
• Document and manage business and functional requirements.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and manage expectations.

Skills

Business Change / Transformation

Data Projects

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

JIRA

Agile methodologies

Education

BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis

Agile BA qualification

Tools

Confluence

Visio

Lucidchart

Job description

As a Senior Consultant - Business Analyst at UBDS, you will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic change and digital transformation across our client portfolio. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong foundation in business analysis, who can bring specialist expertise in either business change/transformation or data‑led project environments. You will work with cross‑functional teams, enabling our clients to realise measurable improvements by aligning technology solutions with business needs.

• Lead the end‑to‑end analysis lifecycle for client engagements, from discovery through to implementation and benefits realisation.
• Elicit, document and manage business and functional requirements through a range of methods including workshops, interviews, process mapping and analysis of existing systems.
• Identify, validate and propose solutions to business problems, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and manage expectations across technical and non‑technical groups.
• Produce high‑quality artefacts such as business cases, process flows, data models, and impact assessments.
• Contribute to shaping change initiatives or data strategies by leveraging your domain expertise.
• Support the definition of KPIs and success metrics, enabling data‑driven decision‑making and outcome tracking.
• Assist with testing strategies, including user acceptance testing (UAT), by ensuring traceability of requirements.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to internal capability development within the UBDS group.

At UBDS Group our mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, makes a difference, and creates impactful solutions for organisations and society.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience working as a Business Analyst on complex digital or organisational transformation projects.
• Demonstrable specialism in one of the following: Business Change / Transformation (experience with operating model design, process reengineering, organisational change, or service design) or Data Projects (experience in data strategy, data governance, business intelligence, data migration or analytics initiatives).
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate clearly at all levels of an organisation.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to think critically and independently.
• Proficient in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Visio, Lucidchart or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum or other iterative delivery methodologies.
• Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, client‑facing environments and manage competing priorities.
• BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis or equivalent certification.
• Agile BA qualification or similar Agile delivery framework accreditation.
• Familiarity with GDS (Government Digital Service) framework and standards (for public sector engagements).

Experience:

• Ideally 4+ years' experience as a Business Analyst, with a demonstrable track record of delivering high‑impact outcomes.
• Prior consultancy experience and/or public sector experience is advantageous but not essential.

Why people choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group

Professionals choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group for its reputation as a dynamic and forward‑thinking organisation that is deeply committed to both innovation and employee development. Employees are given unique opportunities to work on cutting‑edge projects across a diverse range of industries, exposing them to new challenges and learning opportunities that are pivotal for professional growth. The culture emphasises continuous improvement, offering ample training programmes, mentorship, and the chance to gain certifications that enhance their skills and marketability. UBDS Group fosters a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged, allowing employees to contribute ideas and solutions that have a tangible impact on the company and clients.

Employee Benefits

• Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical‑led, business acumen or methodologies.
• Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality.
• Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance.
• Holiday – You will receive 25 days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays.
• Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice.
• Contributed Pension Scheme.
• Death in service cover.