Business Analyst
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£50,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2431 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £50,200, and Premier Inn is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2133 (IT business analysts, architects and systems designers, Strong focus on system controls, IT access and ERP platforms) or SOC 3544 (Data analysts, Heavy emphasis on data analysis, reporting and dashboards). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2431 Management consultants and business analysts Most likely code | £35,100 | £40,200 | £45,200 | £50,200 |
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Also possible | £38,400 | £43,900 | £49,400 | £54,900 |
3544 Data analysts Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Job Title: Business Analyst
Contract Type: Permanent
Hybrid working 3 days a week in the office based in Dunstable LU5
This role will play a key role in analysing business processes, monitoring system controls, identifying improvement opportunities and supporting governance activities across the organisation. You'll work closely with stakeholders across Finance, Shared Services, Technology and Operations to ensure key processes are operating effectively and efficiently.
This role would suit someone with strong analytical skills who enjoys investigating data, understanding how systems and processes interact, and helping the business make informed decisions through accurate reporting and insight.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse business processes and data to identify control weaknesses, process improvements and operational risks.
- Produce and present regular reporting packs and management information to senior stakeholders.
- Monitor finance system access, user permissions and segregation of duties controls across key platforms.
- Support the testing and review of business and system controls, documenting findings and recommendations.
- Track and report on action plans, ensuring agreed improvements are implemented effectively.
- Assist with IT controls reviews, third-party assurance activities and internal governance processes.
- Investigate trends, anomalies and exceptions within operational and financial data.
- Work with stakeholders to strengthen processes, improve data quality and embed best practice.
- Support fraud prevention activities through data review, monitoring and control analysis.
- Deliver insights and recommendations that help improve business performance and reduce risk.
About You
We're looking for an inquisitive and commercially minded analyst who enjoys solving problems, interpreting data and working with a wide range of stakeholders.
You will ideally have:
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
- Experience producing reports, dashboards or management information.
- A structured and methodical approach to analysing business processes.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The confidence to challenge existing ways of working and recommend improvements.
- Experience working with business systems, controls, governance or compliance processes.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Exposure to finance systems, ERP platforms or business applications.
- Experience working within governance, risk, controls, audit, compliance or operational excellence environments.
- Knowledge of process mapping, control frameworks or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience within a large, multi-site or customer-facing business.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Premier Inn, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Management consultants and business analysts (SOC 2431) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~251k in sample- Middle half £40,196–71,188
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £50,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £35,100–45,200
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Premier Inn holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2431 going rate of £50,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.