Senior Business Analyst- Cheshire
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Salary
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£50,200
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This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2431 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 57% sure that is the right code. FDM Group Limited is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2431 (Management consultants and business analysts) · 57% match
- Likely 2133 (IT business analysts, architects and systems designers) · 41% match
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 |
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
FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Senior Business Analyst to work for our client within the Finance sector. This is initially a 6 month contract with very good prospects to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in Cheshire.
FDM is looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to support large and/or complex change initiatives within a technology and change environment. You will take ownership of detailed business analysis, helping translate business needs into effective processes, requirements and solutions while working closely with stakeholders and delivery teams. Responsibilities:- Lead business analysis activity across large and/or complex change initiatives, taking ownership of detailed business designs, processes and functionality.
- Engage stakeholders and delivery teams to investigate operational issues, opportunities and business needs, defining scope, priorities and benefits.
- Analyse processes and data to identify effective solutions through improvements in information, technology, processes or organisational change.
- Develop current and future-state models using appropriate analysis and modelling techniques, selecting suitable approaches to elicit stakeholder requirements.
- Document traceable business requirements to agreed standards and define user acceptance tests, while contributing knowledge and experience to the wider analysis practices
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to support complex change initiatives.
- Advanced capability in a range of business analysis techniques, tools and standards.
- Strong understanding of business structures and key business principles, including process and data analysis.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective stakeholder relationships and communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
Diversity and Inclusion
FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
Why join us
- Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
- Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
- Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
- Annual leave and work-place pension
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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. FDM Group Limited 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.