Business Analyst - Senior Analyst
Farsight Consulting, United Kingdom
Job Description
We help our clients design and deliver digital, technology and organisational transformation - solving real problems for real people.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference on a range of exciting and meaningful government projects that will transform public services and join the growing business analyst community within Farsight Consulting.
We primarily work in the public sector, supporting initiatives that improve society and the lives of citizens; with not-for-profit organisations, charities and social enterprises; and with some private-sector companies.
We are looking for practitioners interested in developing careers as business analysts. This will involve working in a digital team to define, improve and deliver innovative digital solutions.
Whether you have just started building your career as a BA, or have a few years of experience in research or analysis in a different field, this role would be perfect for you.
Requirements
You are open, curious, and excited about making a difference during this exciting period of growth. Some of the things we look for include.
- Working understanding of the principles of Agile, the roles within an Agile team and the value a BA brings
- A business analyst who can work in a range of agile digital delivery life stages
- Work closely with stakeholders to identify goals, define areas to add value, develop roadmaps and prioritise features
- Gather and interpret complex information from a range of sources to provide recommendations
- Application of frameworks and different methodologies to understand, break down, and articulate the problem space to identify potential solutions
- Using a hypothesis-driven approach to test ideas out, fail fast and iterate thinking
- Development of process maps to support an understanding of the current process to inform solution thinking
- Eliciting, defining and managing user stories, requirements and acceptance criteria on Agile projects
- Interpreting and discussing solution designs with Solution Architects, and in turn, effectively communicating their benefits and drawbacks to business
- Advising clients on how to develop and report against KPIs for new digital developments and improvements to existing digital services.
Benefits
We have 2 promotion windows open each year so you can progress through the company.
More about our company benefits
- 29 days holiday and Bank Holidays off
- Blended working model that enables the team to work from home, client site and in the office.
- Flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm.
- Pension, we pay 5% into your pension and you pay 3%.
- Death in service benefit of four times your salary.
- A discount on gym membership and access to the BUPA Employee Assistance Programme.
- Enhanced sick pay, maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
- Regular socials, a Workspace office in central London and an open and supportive culture.
- Healthcare Plan - 'Smart Health' through AIG
This is a UK based role. We offer a Hybrid working model - happy to discuss flexibility/remote arrangements.
Farsight Consulting is committed to providing equal opportunities and creating a diverse amp; inclusive place of work where everyone feels welcome.