About The Role FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Business Analyst to work for our global Systems Integrator client. This is initially a 6-month contract with very good prospects to extend and will be a hybrid role based in one of the various office locations in the UK including Leeds, Manchester, London, Telford and Worthing. We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with a strong knowledge of a wide range of tools and techniques and deploying them in complex and ambiguous contexts, across the project lifecycle, to join our dynamic teams delivering solutions for a large end customer. Working closely with Senior Project/Programme Delivery Leadership and other Subject Matter Experts, you will be highly proficient working with traditional or iterative delivery methods, build strong stakeholder/customer relationships and help drive quality standards/outputs across one or multiple Programme Delivery areas. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to/lead specific initiatives within significant programmes of work. Key Responsibilities: Build trusted relationships and provide consultancy to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring a shared understanding of business needs, priorities, and objectives. Lead and govern the business analysis practice by defining standards, frameworks, and best practice approaches, with accountability for the quality of analysis delivered. Provide leadership within the BA community, contributing to its capability, reputation, and continuous improvement both internally and across the wider profession. Manage and develop BA capability by identifying skills gaps, embedding improvements, and aligning analysts to demand based on capability, development needs, and opportunities. Line manage, coach, mentor, and task manage business analysts, supporting professional growth and high quality delivery. Collaborate with other practice leads (e.g. Engineering, Test) to define, implement, and operate effective approaches to change delivery. Apply a broad range of business analysis techniques to create and assure a high quality, holistic evidence base that enables informed stakeholder decision making. Ensure open, consistent communication with stakeholders throughout delivery, supporting the definition and implementation of coherent, appropriate business solutions. About You Extensive experience applying a broad range of business analysis techniques to resolve complex business problems and clarify requirements across multiple stakeholders. Proven experience engaging with senior stakeholders and contributing to strategic projects or programmes. Strong stakeholder management, consultancy, and relationship‑building skills, with confident and effective communication. Line management experience, including coaching, mentoring, and developing analysts. Strong understanding of business operations and the impact of commercial constraints on decision‑making Preferred: Experience leading or contributing to a Business Analysis Community of Practice and building professional capability. Active contribution to the wider business analysis profession outside of immediate role responsibilities. Relevant professional qualifications and memberships, such as IIBA CBAP, BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis (or equivalent), and/or membership of IIBA UK or BCS. About Us We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UKs leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 3,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws. Why join us Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field Annual leave and work-place pension