Business Analyst

CompanyStott and May

LocationManchester Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/27/2026

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Occupation Type

Management consultants and business analysts

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£50,200 (£25.74 per hour)

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Description

Senior Business Analyst

Location: Edinburgh / Alderley Park (Manchester) (Hybrid – 3 days per month onsite)

Contract: 6 months

Day Rate: £460 Inside IR35

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Business Analyst. We are looking for experts with proven experience in large-scale transitions or complex change environments, able to navigate operational, technical, and people-centric change to ensure a smooth, well-governed, and high-quality transition.

This role allows you to play a critical part in driving programme success. With your knowledge of the financial services industry, strong analytical skills, and passion for business and data analysis, you will provide valuable insights and recommendations to inform strategic decision-making.

About the Role

Take ownership of medium to complex change initiatives, including defining scope, with guidance on more complex aspects where required
Collaborate and communicate effectively with stakeholders, proactively driving engagement and discussions

Define scope, priorities, and benefits with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and understanding

Facilitate workshops, gather requirements, analyse non-functional requirements, and perform current and ‘to be’ state analysis

Analyse processes and data, presenting well-considered options for consideration

Document analysis outputs thoroughly, ensuring source traceability and adherence to standards, delivered within agreed timescales

Define user acceptance criteria

Apply BA toolkit knowledge and processes independently, seeking guidance where necessary

Peer review outputs and provide feedback to other analysts

Maintain and update skills within the area of specialism and contribute to best practice evolution

Your Profile

Experienced BA, able to work independently and coach others where necessary
Able to work creatively and analytically in problem-solving environments, demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence
Self-motivated, decisive, and able to adapt to change and competing demands
Delivery-focused mindset and ability to work in fast-paced environments

Strong communication and influencing skills to support and guide others

Excellent data analysis skills

Experience with migrations is an advantage

Essential Skills

In-depth knowledge of UK workplace pension processes, including auto-enrolment, annuities, and scheme maintenance
Familiarity with pension administration platforms and related workflows
Strong analytical abilities to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights
Experience using Visio for process mapping
Attention to detail and adaptability to regulatory changes
Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement
6–10 years in the UK life and pensions domain, or workplace pensions
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, or related field
Professional pension or financial services qualification is a plus