Junior Business Analyst jobs in United Kingdom

Company Profile: Client profile: Our client is a leading Professional Services organisation with a Retail Business Consulting team. They have an exciting opportunity for you to explore problems and find solutions in a fast-paced environment passionate about retail and interested in learning and developing, as part of the Retail Business Consulting Services team. Be part of an exciting retail consultancy team where you will be challenged daily. Make a meaningful impact as a Retail Business Analyst! Our client is a purpose-led transformation company, that helps businesses to transform through technology. They support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. Be part of an exciting team where you will be challenged every day. Work with customers, identifying opportunities to support their strategy. Build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

As a Retail Business Analyst, you will contribute to the design and delivery of major transformation programmes including designing new operating models, building business cases, supporting the delivery of change programmes or undertaking evaluations for clients, and providing clear business-focused recommendations. You will ensure you are abreast of the latest market trends and technological innovations for retail and be keen to build your knowledge and experience of relevant solutions and systems. It is key that you can develop strong relationships with clients and colleagues, communicating effectively and inspiring trust in your work.

• Analyze and document business processes to support system re-design and process improvement projects, delivering client objectives.
• Test hypotheses effectively and support the development of new opportunities.
• Work cross-functionally to develop new tools which enable clients to solve problems.
• Create clear and engaging presentations for clients with simple narratives for complex problems, drawing out recommendations and communicating effectively.
• Coordinate work across the team proactively ensuring readiness for client meetings, and deliver work to deadlines with accurate internal reporting maintained.
• Keep yourself up to date with the latest market trends and technological innovations in your domain.
• Support clients' objectives for transformation by assessing current processes, operating models, and technologies to determine opportunities and threats for the business now and in the future.

• Key skills/knowledge/experience: Retail experience and a solid understanding of our clients' markets and their challenges. Specifically, knowledge of Commercial or Space, Range and Display processes. Experience in Food or Fashion to General Merchandise or DIY but most importantly passionate about retail and interested to learn and develop. IT skills include Microsoft Office suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and mobile digital platforms. Ability to articulate and perform clear communications to mixed audiences - in writing, through presentations and one-to-one.
• Attention to detail, ability to organize and structure time effectively, and a willingness to learn, proactively improving your skills and capabilities.
• Outcome-focused approach, determination, and tenacity to achieve with the ability to work flexibly in a team.
• Exposure to change management and knowledge of change management techniques is an advantage along with experience in business case development.

• Expertise in retail business analysis.
• Maintain close awareness of emerging technologies and their potential application for service offerings and products in the retail sector.