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We’re 1st Central, a market-leading insurance company utilising smart data and technology at pace. Rapid growth has been based on giving our 1.4 million customers exactly what they want: great value insurance with an excellent service. And that’s the same for our colleagues too; we won Insurance Employer of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2024 and our Glassdoor score is pretty high!
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you have strong analytical and problem-solving skills?
We're seeking an Experienced Business Consultant to support stakeholders in identifying and defining value-driving opportunities. You will deliver high-quality consultancy services aligned with organizational goals and facilitate business strategy development in collaboration with Enterprise Architects to support investment decisions.
We offer flexible working arrangements, allowing you to work remotely or from our offices in Salford Quays, Manchester, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, or Guernsey, with occasional office visits.
Core skills required:
* Significant experience in Business Consultancy and/or Business Architecture
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and statistical skills
* Excellent workshop and meeting facilitation skills
* Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and influence decision-makers
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to understand business objectives and structures quickly
What’s involved:
* Supporting business strategy development through analysis, opportunity identification, and business case development
* Collaborating with Enterprise Architects to define target operating models
* Supporting the continuous improvement of Business Consultancy & Analysis services
* Ensuring delivery of solutions that align with organizational goals
* Engaging stakeholders to identify innovation opportunities
* Working with architects to produce deliverables like business outcome statements, capability models, and journey maps
* Facilitating meetings, workshops, and presentations
* Building relationships with Subject Matter Experts and senior stakeholders
* Ensuring compliance with company policies and standards
Experience & knowledge:
* Experience in strategy formulation, business consultancy, and architecture, preferably within an agile environment
* Knowledge of EA tools and techniques such as capability mapping and operating models
* Experience in facilitating change and developing new services/products
* Financial analysis and business case experience
* Understanding of FCA requirements (including Consumer Duty)
Skills:
* Strong in consultancy, analysis, facilitation, and stakeholder management
* Excellent communication and influencing skills
* Ability to create original concepts and understand business policies
Qualifications:
* Business Analysis and/or Business Architecture certification or formal qualification
* Training in Agile frameworks preferred
Behaviors:
* Advocates for business and technology strategies, and EA development
* Collaborative, organizationally savvy, self-motivated, and innovative
* Attention to detail and drive for business improvements
If you're ready for this challenge and want to join our vibrant team, we want to hear from you today!
What can we do for you?
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