As part of an ongoing period of business change and transformation, we are looking to recruit a skilled Business Analyst to join our team. Our organisation is evolving, and as such, we need to ensure our systems evolve alongside us. In 2023/4, we successfully onboarded several Microsoft systems to support our operations. However, these systems were initially implemented to reflect the business processes and needs at that time. As our operations continue to grow and evolve, we now recognise that certain adjustments and enhancements are required to bring these systems into alignment with our current and future objectives.
The primary purpose of this role is to process map the necessary changes and fixes that will allow us to reach a stable, Business-As-Usual (BAU) state. Once this baseline is achieved, the Business Analyst will work closely with stakeholders across all departments to develop a comprehensive plan for system enhancements over the next 9 to 18 months.
This role requires someone who can take a helicopter view of the systems across all our entities and ensure that changes are made in a way that avoids siloed approaches. The successful candidate will be tasked with ensuring that any changes introduced do not inadvertently affect other areas of the business but, instead, create synergies across different functions. This holistic approach is crucial to ensuring that our systems work seamlessly together, supporting our long-term growth and strategic objectives.
Ultimately, the Business Analyst will play a pivotal role in guiding the transformation of our systems and business processes, helping us navigate change while maintaining efficiency and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Business Analyst to join our team. As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in evaluating and improving our business processes, systems, and overall performance. You will work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyse data, and provide actionable insights to help drive strategic decisions and support project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Stakeholder Engagement & Management: Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to gather, document, and prioritise business requirements.
- Process Optimisation: Identify, analyse, and evaluate business processes, systems, and workflows to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
- Data Analysis: Collect and analyse data from various sources, identifying trends and key insights to inform decision-making. Collaborate with teams to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
- Solution Development: Work with cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions, ensuring they meet business needs and are delivered on time and within budget.
- Reporting & Documentation: Create comprehensive reports, process documentation, and visual aids (such as flowcharts and diagrams) to communicate findings and recommendations effectively to stakeholders.
- Testing & Quality Assurance: Assist with the testing of new systems or processes, ensuring that they meet requirements and function as expected.
- Project Management: Provide support for various business projects by analysing requirements, managing timelines and ensuring alignment with business goals and assisting with project delivery from initiation through to implementation.
- Continuous Improvement: Monitor performance post-implementation, identifying opportunities for further improvements and optimisations.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Experience: Proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within a data driven, processed focused role. Desirable experience working within a group or multi-entity business structure. Exceptional understanding of business processes, particularly in construction or related industries.
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyse data, identify trends, and interpret complex information into practical solutions.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to finding solutions.
- Commercial Acumen: Strong commercial acumen with the ability to understand key business drivers, manage costs effectively, and make data-driven decisions that optimise business performance and support growth.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365, Business Central and Power BI, with evidence of implementing or optimising these systems, along with business process mapping techniques and documentation tools.
- Project Management: Experience with project management methodologies is a plus.
- Qualifications: Relevant certifications in Dynamics 365, Power BI or business analysis would be advantageous.
Personal Attributes:
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Collaborative mindset and team-oriented approach.
- Able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Highly adaptable with a willingness to learn and grow within the role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester M1 5EE
