Senior Business Analyst

Job Title

Senior / Lead Business Analyst

6 months (possible extension up to 12 months)

Full-time hours

UK – Mostly remote, with occasional travel to client sites across the North of England / Midlands

We are seeking an experienced Senior or Lead Business Analyst to drive complex transformation initiatives, bridging business strategy and technical delivery across automation and AI-led programmes.

• Lead the full Business Analysis lifecycle, including complex requirements elicitation, AS-IS / TO-BE process mapping (BPMN), gap analysis, and detailed documentation for automation solutions.
• Own end-to-end delivery management across multiple initiatives, covering scope, schedule, budget, risk, and governance.
• Design and facilitate executive-level workshops to align stakeholders on objectives, scope, and outcomes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior and C-level stakeholders, developing business cases, success metrics, and programme governance.
• Collaborate closely with automation engineers and SMEs, ensuring traceability from business requirements through to deployed solutions, including QA and non-technical governance.

• Proven experience leading complex BA engagements and technical discovery phases.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with process modelling (e.g. BPMN) and functional/technical specifications.
• Strong understanding of Intelligent Automation, AI, and Generative AI use cases.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

• Experience working within regulated environments.
• Knowledge of AI risk, ethics, and governance considerations.