1. Location: Warwick
2. Salary: GBP - GBP per annum
3. Start Date: 28/04/
4. Contract Type: Permanent
Business Analyst – Cost Transformation
(FTC) Salary: Up to £80, (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
5. Shape early-stage initiatives Define scope, problem statements, and success criteria Challenge assumptions and refine cost-saving opportunities
6. Cost modelling & analysis Conduct cost baselining and identify optimisation opportunities Build robust financial models (savings, ROI, payback, etc.)
7. Options evaluation Assess multiple delivery options (process, technology, sourcing, operating model) Provide data-driven recommendations
8. Business case development Create structured, investment-grade business cases Support governance processes including RFI / RFP activities Clearly articulate benefits, costs, risks, and dependencies
9. Stakeholder engagement Work closely with IT, Finance, Procurement, and business leaders Facilitate workshops and drive alignment across teams
10. From concept to delivery Translate ideas into actionable roadmaps and delivery plans Support mobilisation into execution
11. Drive pace and momentum Remove blockers and accelerate progress across initiatives Operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Required Experience & Skills
12. Proven experience as a Business Analyst within transformation or change programmes
13. Strong experience in cost transformation / cost optimisation initiatives
14. Track record delivering cost reduction, efficiency, or savings programmes
15. Experience building business cases with strong financial justification
16. Exposure to RFI / RFP processes, ideally within procurement or sourcing contexts
17. Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
18. Comfortable working in early-stage, unstructured environments
19. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
20. Proactive, delivery-focused mindset
Desirable
21. Experience within large or complex UK organisations
22. Exposure to IT cost transformation (infrastructure, applications, vendors, sourcing)
23. Consulting or advisory background