Business Analyst

Salary: £50,000 - 50,000 per year Requirements: • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets. • Excellent Excel capabilities, including lookups, pivot tables, and formulas, with experience in BI/reporting tools. • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain data clearly to non-technical audiences. • High accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail. • Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and prioritise effectively. • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams. • Experience with Power BI, SQL, or other analytical tools. • Background in finance, operations, or a cross-functional environment. • Knowledge of process mapping and BA methodologies such as BPMN. • Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite. • Degree in Business, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related discipline. • Accounting experience of 5 years. • Ability to reliably commute to Kendal LA9 or relocate before starting work. • Right to work in the United Kingdom. Responsibilities: • Analyse financial, operational, and commercial data to produce actionable insight. • Build dashboards, reports, and models to track key performance indicators. • Identify trends, deviations, and drivers behind financial performance and operational outcomes to predict future results. • Prepare clear and concise commentary for senior stakeholders. • Work closely with finance, operational teams, and senior leadership to understand business needs. • Translate business requirements into analytical solutions, reports, or improved processes. • Communicate complex data in a simple, engaging, and business-friendly way. • Support the implementation of new tools, reporting improvements, and system enhancements. • Document processes, requirements, and proposed changes using standard BA methodologies. • Contribute to automation initiatives, including Power BI, ERP optimisation, and workflow automation. • Provide analytical support for system implementations, operational changes, and transformation initiatives. • Create project documentation such as business cases, requirements specifications, and testing scripts. • Support testing, validation, and stakeholder training for new systems or processes. • Monitor project milestones, risks, dependencies, and actions. • Support budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting through data preparation and modelling. • Lead weekly revenue forecast calls and monthly updates to the US organisation. Technologies: • BPMN • ERP • Excel • Support • Oracle • Power BI • SAP • SQL More: We are hiring a full-time, permanent Business Analyst based in Kendal, working in person. This role is central to data-driven decision making across financial, operational, and commercial areas, with a strong focus on forward-looking analysis, continuous improvement, and cross-functional partnering. We offer a salary of £50,000 per year and benefits including company pension, free parking, on-site parking, a referral programme, and sick pay. last updated 31 week of 2026