Agile Working Options: Job Share; Flexibility in when hours are worked; Hybrid Working
Key Details
* Job Title: Technical Business Analyst
* Salary: as per pay range
* Location: Leeds, Wellington Place
* Additional Location(s): Halifax, Bristol, Cardiff, Newport
* Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
* Working Pattern: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites
About this opportunity
Are you ready to dive into exciting transformation work where data, systems and strategy come together? If so, we want your energy, curiosity, and technical know-how in our team! We’re looking for a driven and detail‑loving Technical Business Analyst to join our Retail Finance Change team. This is your chance to be at the heart of high‑impact change – bridging the gap between business needs and technology. You’ll work closely with people across Retail Finance to gather and translate requirements and support the development of Python based models and automation tools that drive operational efficiency and control.
What you’ll be doing
* Act as a liaison between Finance teams and developers to ensure alignment and clarity throughout delivery.
* Collaborate with business units to gather, document and validate functional and technical requirements.
* Translate business needs into clear technical specifications for development teams.
* Work closely with developers to translate business needs into clear, actionable specifications, particularly for Python‑based tools and models.
* Analyse existing systems and processes to identify areas for improvement and automation.
* Create and maintain high‑quality documentation including process maps, data dictionaries, project scopes and technical specifications.
* Co‑ordinate the timely delivery of governance related activities and ensure compliance with internal standards and documentation requirements.
* Facilitate workshops, meetings and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.
* Support full project lifecycle, including user acceptance testing, training and post‑implementation reviews.
* Support project delivery by coordinating with developers, testers and business users.
What you’ll need
* 12 months or more experience as a Business Analyst working closely with software developers in a data‑driven or technical product environment – ideally in analytics, forecasting or internal tools.
* 12 months or more developing understanding of system analysis, software development lifecycle and data structures.
* At least 12 months experience with Excel and a working understanding of SQL. Familiarity with documentation and collaboration tools such as JIRA and Confluence, and experience using process mapping platforms or tools.
* Proven verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly.
* Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced setting.
* Awareness of software engineering concepts and development practices.
And any of these would be desirable
* A background in finance or hands‑on experience with finance systems such as TM1, SAP and Oracle.
* Familiarity with data structures and data pipelines.
* Knowledge of data governance principles, including data quality and data lineage.
We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long‑term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.
Benefits
* A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
* An annual performance‑related bonus
* Share schemes including free shares
* Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
* 28 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top
* A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies
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