Business Analyst - Cheadle - £50k- Hybrid Our Growing Client based in South Manchester are looking to recruit a Business Analyst The roles purpose is to: Ensure all key business users have the information they need to make decisions. The reports are produced in a timely manner and are clear and concise. Leading strategic, cross departmental requirements, driving alignment and consensus among senior stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams. Manage the full requirements lifecycle end to end using MS Dynamics and Power BI, ensuring robust traceability, version control, and strict change management within delivery cycles Develop comprehensive business cases, impact assessments, and process models supporting operational teams Developing and maintaining data collection procedures Analysing complex data using software such as Microsoft Dynamics, Power BI, Excel and/or Microsoft Access Determining trends or changes in the data Producing accurate forecasts based on previous data samples Producing detailed reports that can also be readily understood Recommending areas for change or improvement, based on inferences made from the data Keeping up to date on industry-wide, national and international data trends related to the business KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED Microsoft Dynamics Business Central Microsoft Power BI Microsoft Excel advanced user SAP Business Objects Excellent communication and interpretation skills Excellent numerical and analytical skills Knowledge of advanced statistical models, graphs and databases The ability to interpret data and offer recommendations based on that interpretation. The ideal person will be commercial and be able to produce and communicate reports. Experience in a Business Analyst role is essential. The role reports into the Finance Director, so any back experience in accountancy or working with the accounts function is desirable. The role is 2 days WFH and 3 days in the office and is based in Cheadle. You must be north-west based or have strong plans to move to the north-west. This is a retained role with our agency and all suitable candidates will be met on TEAMS by our agency.