Business Analyst

• Location: Newport, South Wales
• Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid Working (2 days on site)
• Salary: Up to £50,000

We are seeking a Business Analyst with a background in IT solutions delivery. This role is ideal for a professional adept at managing a portfolio of projects and programmes of work in a largely outsourced environment. You will play a crucial role in influencing key decision-making and ensuring IT programmes and projects are identified, prioritised, and outlined to meet business needs. The company is recognised as an 'investor in people' and has great benefits alongside a lot of opportunities for progression.

Day to Day of the role:

• Analyse and document IT or business requirements in collaboration with project sponsors.
• Work alongside IT Technical Architects to match requirements with appropriate solutions.
• Manage external tender selection events for new technology or leverage existing procurement framework partners.
• Write investment papers with concise summaries, project costs, associated risks, timelines, and financial forecasting for executive sign-off.
• Facilitate workshops and record requirements through various techniques such as use case and process/workflow analysis.
• Scope and size projects ready for investment and undertake as-is, to-be, and gap analysis.
• Liaise with Technical Architects and Project Managers to ensure technical and delivery fit.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation to identify risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Work with internal and external partners, maintaining commercial awareness.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• ISEB Business Analysis or equivalent is highly desirable.
• ITIL experience or qualification is desirable.
• Excellent facilitation and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage workload, and prioritise tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Determination and tenacity to drive key decisions from senior stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Up to £50,000
• 25 days annual plus bank hols
• 10% employer contribution pension
• Annual salary reviews
• Enhanced parental leave,
• Death in service payment (x14 times salary)
• Flexible working options
• Plus many other fab benefits

To apply for this Business Analyst position, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

This role requires the right to work in the UK and unfortunately my client is unable to offer sponsorship