Business Analyst – Cost Transformation
Salary: Up to £80,000
Duration: 12 Month - Fixed-Term Contract
Location: Warwickshire (Hybrid – 2–3 days on-site)
Overview
We are seeking a highly capable Business Analyst to play a key role in a large-scale cost transformation programme across IT and the wider UK organisation. This role will focus on identifying, shaping, and accelerating cost optimisation and efficiency initiatives, working across a portfolio of 10–12 high-impact transformation workstreams. You will take initiatives from early-stage ideation through to business case approval and mobilisation, ensuring clear financial justification and measurable outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Shape early-stage initiatives
o Define scope, problem statements, and success criteria
o Challenge assumptions and refine cost‑saving opportunities
* Cost modelling & analysis
o Conduct cost baselining and identify optimisation opportunities
o Build robust financial models (savings, ROI, payback, etc.)
* Options evaluation
o Assess multiple delivery options (process, technology, sourcing, operating model)
o Provide data‑driven recommendations
* Business case development
o Create structured, investment‑grade business cases
o Support governance processes including RFI / RFP activities
o Clearly articulate benefits, costs, risks, and dependencies
* Stakeholder engagement
o Work closely with IT, Finance, Procurement, and business leaders
o Facilitate workshops and drive alignment across teams
* From concept to delivery
o Translate ideas into actionable roadmaps and delivery plans
o Support mobilisation into execution
* Drive pace and momentum
o Remove blockers and accelerate progress across initiatives
o Operate effectively in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments
Required Experience & Skills
* Proven experience as a Business Analyst within transformation or change programmes
* Strong experience in cost transformation / cost optimisation initiatives
* Track record delivering cost reduction, efficiency, or savings programmes
* Experience building business cases with strong financial justification
* Exposure to RFI / RFP processes, ideally within procurement or sourcing contexts
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability
* Comfortable working in early‑stage, unstructured environments
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* Proactive, delivery‑focused mindset
Desirable
* Experience within large or complex UK organisations
* Exposure to IT cost transformation (infrastructure, applications, vendors, sourcing)
* Consulting or advisory background
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