Senior Business Analyst (Fixed Term up to 12 months) Department Planning, Performance & Strategic Change Salary Starting from £48,337, rising to £57,666 Closing date Monday 23 November 2026 We are seeking experienced Business Analysis professionals to join the Strategic Projects Office within the PPSC. This role plays a critical part in shaping and delivering high-priority strategic programmes and projects that support the University's Strategy. While providing strategic leadership, you will apply strong business analysis expertise to help the University make informed decisions, realise benefits, manage risk and deliver sustainable change. The Role As part of the SPO Business Analysis team, you will work closely with stakeholders across the University to support the scoping, analysis, and delivery of portfolio programmes and projects. Your work will inform effective governance, effective allocation of resources, comprehensive risk management and robust benefits realisation. You will be instrumental in delivering business-critical projects, working collaboratively with operational colleagues, internal specialists and technical teams, as well as external suppliers. You will use your expertise to guide the Project Team in comprehending business needs. You will build the development and implementation of solutions that deliver productivity improvements, operational efficiencies, and increased staff and student happiness. Your contribution will enable the University to make informed decisions, realise benefits, mitigate risk and deliver sustainable change. In this role, you will play a strategic leadership role and will: - Engage directly with University Executive Board members who sponsor strategic projects, as well as senior project leads and Project Board members. - Lead business analysis activity within complex strategic programmes, establishing clarity, shaping options and making evidence-based recommendations. - Translate institutional strategy into practical, deliverable outcomes. - Advise senior leaders on feasibility, impact, benefits and risk. - Take responsibility for BA work planning and the quality of business analysis outputs across the programme. - Mentor, support and advise less experienced Business Analysts within the PPSC to help build business analysis capability across the organisation. - Support governance boards with high-quality analysis, insight and documentation. About You To succeed in this role, you will: - Bring credibility, resilience and expertise to lead business analysis activity within complex strategic projects. - Have extensive experience of business process mapping and analytical techniques. - Be highly proficient at engaging with and influencing stakeholders, including at senior leadership level. - Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted working relationships across senior and operational teams. - Be motivated to coach and mentor others and help build organisational capability. - Be part of a team driving ambitious, institution-wide change. At PPSC, we bring strategy, insight, planning and delivery together to build a high-performing, forward-looking organisation. We work collaboratively across the University to turn strategic ambitions into reality, guided by our principles of collaboration, clarity and capability. We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment. We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, an accredited Disability Confident Leader, and an autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. What we can offer you - Free counselling services through Health Assured - Cycle to work scheme - Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme - Staff discount at Team Bath gym - Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees - Staff discount on language courses - Generous employer contributory pension schemes - Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance - A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more - Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath - Local discounts and more - A family-friendly workplace - An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce - Relocation allowance - Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses Right to Work in the UK : We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship, and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage. Anonymous shortlisting : We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name, may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.
Nov 09, 2026
Full time
Senior Business Analyst (Fixed Term up to 12 months) Department Planning, Performance & Strategic Change Salary Starting from £48,337, rising to £57,666 Closing date Monday 23 November 2026 We are seeking experienced Business Analysis professionals to join the Strategic Projects Office within the PPSC. This role plays a critical part in shaping and delivering high-priority strategic programmes and projects that support the University's Strategy. While providing strategic leadership, you will apply strong business analysis expertise to help the University make informed decisions, realise benefits, manage risk and deliver sustainable change. The Role As part of the SPO Business Analysis team, you will work closely with stakeholders across the University to support the scoping, analysis, and delivery of portfolio programmes and projects. Your work will inform effective governance, effective allocation of resources, comprehensive risk management and robust benefits realisation. You will be instrumental in delivering business-critical projects, working collaboratively with operational colleagues, internal specialists and technical teams, as well as external suppliers. You will use your expertise to guide the Project Team in comprehending business needs. You will build the development and implementation of solutions that deliver productivity improvements, operational efficiencies, and increased staff and student happiness. Your contribution will enable the University to make informed decisions, realise benefits, mitigate risk and deliver sustainable change. In this role, you will play a strategic leadership role and will: - Engage directly with University Executive Board members who sponsor strategic projects, as well as senior project leads and Project Board members. - Lead business analysis activity within complex strategic programmes, establishing clarity, shaping options and making evidence-based recommendations. - Translate institutional strategy into practical, deliverable outcomes. - Advise senior leaders on feasibility, impact, benefits and risk. - Take responsibility for BA work planning and the quality of business analysis outputs across the programme. - Mentor, support and advise less experienced Business Analysts within the PPSC to help build business analysis capability across the organisation. - Support governance boards with high-quality analysis, insight and documentation. About You To succeed in this role, you will: - Bring credibility, resilience and expertise to lead business analysis activity within complex strategic projects. - Have extensive experience of business process mapping and analytical techniques. - Be highly proficient at engaging with and influencing stakeholders, including at senior leadership level. - Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted working relationships across senior and operational teams. - Be motivated to coach and mentor others and help build organisational capability. - Be part of a team driving ambitious, institution-wide change. At PPSC, we bring strategy, insight, planning and delivery together to build a high-performing, forward-looking organisation. We work collaboratively across the University to turn strategic ambitions into reality, guided by our principles of collaboration, clarity and capability. We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment. We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, an accredited Disability Confident Leader, and an autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. What we can offer you - Free counselling services through Health Assured - Cycle to work scheme - Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme - Staff discount at Team Bath gym - Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees - Staff discount on language courses - Generous employer contributory pension schemes - Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance - A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more - Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath - Local discounts and more - A family-friendly workplace - An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce - Relocation allowance - Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses Right to Work in the UK : We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship, and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage. Anonymous shortlisting : We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name, may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.
Sharp Consultancy are working with a well-established, multi-site organisation in the North of England who are looking to grow their finance team. The business has a strong people-focused culture and offers a competitive benefits package including hybrid working and enhanced leave. They are looking to appoint a Finance Analyst to support senior stakeholders by providing financial insight and highlighting risks, opportunities and trends. This role offers the chance to improve processes, enhance reporting consistency, and collaborate across multiple teams. What's on offer: £40,000 - £45,000 Hybrid opportunities 25 days + 8 BH Competitive benefits package Duties and responsibilities: Work collaboratively with different teams to help with informed decision making, performance and improvements Improve performance by improving workforce planning and operational efficiency Analyse and interpret financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and key performance insights Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to understand reporting needs and analytical requirements Work cross-functionally with data and reporting teams to ensure reporting supports strategic objectives Promote best practices and support consistent implementation across the organisation Identify and resolve revenue issues and opportunities in collaboration with operations and finance teams Support the Finance team in maximising revenue opportunities across all divisions Drive standardisation and continuous improvement of costing processes across multiple legal entities Provide analytical insight to support strategic and operational projects and initiatives Present financial insights and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Identify opportunities to enhance financial performance through stronger processes, governance, and controls Support the credit control function in resolving queries and outstanding balances related to commercial issues or operational matters in a timely manner Person specification: Qualified or Part Qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Commercially minded with experience of interpreting data Experience of working collaboratively with finance and non-finance teams For further information or a private and confidential conversation either for this specific opportunity or your personal job search please contact Demi Trueman at Sharp Consultancy. Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Nov 01, 2026
Full time
Sharp Consultancy are working with a well-established, multi-site organisation in the North of England who are looking to grow their finance team. The business has a strong people-focused culture and offers a competitive benefits package including hybrid working and enhanced leave. They are looking to appoint a Finance Analyst to support senior stakeholders by providing financial insight and highlighting risks, opportunities and trends. This role offers the chance to improve processes, enhance reporting consistency, and collaborate across multiple teams. What's on offer: £40,000 - £45,000 Hybrid opportunities 25 days + 8 BH Competitive benefits package Duties and responsibilities: Work collaboratively with different teams to help with informed decision making, performance and improvements Improve performance by improving workforce planning and operational efficiency Analyse and interpret financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and key performance insights Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to understand reporting needs and analytical requirements Work cross-functionally with data and reporting teams to ensure reporting supports strategic objectives Promote best practices and support consistent implementation across the organisation Identify and resolve revenue issues and opportunities in collaboration with operations and finance teams Support the Finance team in maximising revenue opportunities across all divisions Drive standardisation and continuous improvement of costing processes across multiple legal entities Provide analytical insight to support strategic and operational projects and initiatives Present financial insights and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Identify opportunities to enhance financial performance through stronger processes, governance, and controls Support the credit control function in resolving queries and outstanding balances related to commercial issues or operational matters in a timely manner Person specification: Qualified or Part Qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Commercially minded with experience of interpreting data Experience of working collaboratively with finance and non-finance teams For further information or a private and confidential conversation either for this specific opportunity or your personal job search please contact Demi Trueman at Sharp Consultancy. Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
HR Data and Reporting Analyst £53,000 per annum Bedford 12-month FTC Hybrid Working Ready to make a real difference? Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as our HR Data and Reporting Analyst . This is your chance to play a meaningful role in helping people across the UK build stronger financial futures and to do it as part of a supportive, energetic team. Why This Role Matters In this role, you'll have the opportunity to turn complex people data into meaningful insight, delivering accurate reporting and analysis that supports better decision-making across the organisation. You'll play a key role in workforce planning, people metrics, data quality, and HR reporting, helping leaders understand trends, make informed decisions, and shape a positive employee experience. Through your work, you'll provide valuable insights that influence organisational planning, support strategic people initiatives, and drive continuous improvement across our HR function, shaping work that genuinely improves people's financial wellbeing. You'll join a team that's passionate, collaborative, and driven by the belief that financial confidence should be something everyone can access. What You'll Be Doing The HR Data and Reporting Analyst will report directly to Senior Data Analyst and System Lead and will be responsible for: Maintaining the integrity, accuracy and quality of HR data, investigating and resolving data issues and supporting continuous improvement in data processes. Working with HR data from multiple sources to validate, reconcile, cleanse and maintain accurate workforce information for operational and reporting purposes. Supporting the maintenance of workforce data within HR systems, including data updates, audits and resolving discrepancies. Producing accurate regular and ad-hoc HR reports, dashboards and people metrics to support decision-making across the organisation. Collaborating across HR and the wider business to understand requirements, resolve data issues, improve data processes, and enhance the organisation's use of workforce information. Analysing workforce data and trends, identifying meaningful insights and supporting workforce planning and people initiatives. Translating complex workforce data into clear, actionable information for HR colleagues and wider stakeholders. What You'll Bring To be successful in this role, you'll need: Strong experience working with HR data and systems, with a good understanding of how data is captured, maintained and used across HR processes. Strong Excel and data manipulation skills, with practical experience cleaning, matching, validating and reconciling large datasets. Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on data accuracy, with an investigative approach and natural curiosity when identifying and resolving issues. Experience of working with data from multiple sources and translating workforce data into meaningful analysis, trends and actionable insight. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to explain data and technical issues clearly to non-technical colleagues. Working knowledge of data analysis and reporting tools, with Power Query and Power BI being highly desirable. Our Recruitment Process We keep things simple, fair, and transparent: Step 1: CV Submission Applications open: 28 th October 2026 I Closing date: 11 th November 2026 Please submit your most up-to-date CV, highlighting your skills and experience that align with the job specifications. Step 2: Telephone Interview Candidates who meet the initial criteria will be invited to a friendly and informal telephone interview with the Reed team. This is an opportunity to discuss your experience in more detail and learn more about the role. Step 3: Final Stage Interview Scheduled for: 23 rd November 2026 - 24 th November 2026 (Dates subject to change) Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a final interview via Teams. Interviews will last 1 hour and will be conducted by a panel of three. The interview will include a pre-set task and competency-based questions to assess your skills, behaviours, and alignment with the role. Everything we do aligns with the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. Our Recruitment Process We keep things simple, fair, and transparent: Step 1: CV Submission Applications open: 28 th October 2026 I Closing date: 11 th November 2026 Please submit your most up-to-date CV, highlighting your skills and experience that align with the job specifications. Step 2: Telephone Interview Candidates who meet the initial criteria will be invited to a friendly and informal telephone interview with the Reed team. This is an opportunity to discuss your experience in more detail and learn more about the role. Step 3: Final Stage Interview Scheduled for: 23 rd November 2026 - 24 th November 2026 (Dates subject to change) Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a final interview via Teams. Interviews will last 1 hour and will be conducted by a panel of three. The interview will include a pre-set task and competency-based questions to assess your skills, behaviours, and alignment with the role. Everything we do aligns with the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles.
Nov 01, 2026
Full time
HR Data and Reporting Analyst £53,000 per annum Bedford 12-month FTC Hybrid Working Ready to make a real difference? Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as our HR Data and Reporting Analyst . This is your chance to play a meaningful role in helping people across the UK build stronger financial futures and to do it as part of a supportive, energetic team. Why This Role Matters In this role, you'll have the opportunity to turn complex people data into meaningful insight, delivering accurate reporting and analysis that supports better decision-making across the organisation. You'll play a key role in workforce planning, people metrics, data quality, and HR reporting, helping leaders understand trends, make informed decisions, and shape a positive employee experience. Through your work, you'll provide valuable insights that influence organisational planning, support strategic people initiatives, and drive continuous improvement across our HR function, shaping work that genuinely improves people's financial wellbeing. You'll join a team that's passionate, collaborative, and driven by the belief that financial confidence should be something everyone can access. What You'll Be Doing The HR Data and Reporting Analyst will report directly to Senior Data Analyst and System Lead and will be responsible for: Maintaining the integrity, accuracy and quality of HR data, investigating and resolving data issues and supporting continuous improvement in data processes. Working with HR data from multiple sources to validate, reconcile, cleanse and maintain accurate workforce information for operational and reporting purposes. Supporting the maintenance of workforce data within HR systems, including data updates, audits and resolving discrepancies. Producing accurate regular and ad-hoc HR reports, dashboards and people metrics to support decision-making across the organisation. Collaborating across HR and the wider business to understand requirements, resolve data issues, improve data processes, and enhance the organisation's use of workforce information. Analysing workforce data and trends, identifying meaningful insights and supporting workforce planning and people initiatives. Translating complex workforce data into clear, actionable information for HR colleagues and wider stakeholders. What You'll Bring To be successful in this role, you'll need: Strong experience working with HR data and systems, with a good understanding of how data is captured, maintained and used across HR processes. Strong Excel and data manipulation skills, with practical experience cleaning, matching, validating and reconciling large datasets. Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on data accuracy, with an investigative approach and natural curiosity when identifying and resolving issues. Experience of working with data from multiple sources and translating workforce data into meaningful analysis, trends and actionable insight. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to explain data and technical issues clearly to non-technical colleagues. Working knowledge of data analysis and reporting tools, with Power Query and Power BI being highly desirable. Our Recruitment Process We keep things simple, fair, and transparent: Step 1: CV Submission Applications open: 28 th October 2026 I Closing date: 11 th November 2026 Please submit your most up-to-date CV, highlighting your skills and experience that align with the job specifications. Step 2: Telephone Interview Candidates who meet the initial criteria will be invited to a friendly and informal telephone interview with the Reed team. This is an opportunity to discuss your experience in more detail and learn more about the role. Step 3: Final Stage Interview Scheduled for: 23 rd November 2026 - 24 th November 2026 (Dates subject to change) Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a final interview via Teams. Interviews will last 1 hour and will be conducted by a panel of three. The interview will include a pre-set task and competency-based questions to assess your skills, behaviours, and alignment with the role. Everything we do aligns with the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. Our Recruitment Process We keep things simple, fair, and transparent: Step 1: CV Submission Applications open: 28 th October 2026 I Closing date: 11 th November 2026 Please submit your most up-to-date CV, highlighting your skills and experience that align with the job specifications. Step 2: Telephone Interview Candidates who meet the initial criteria will be invited to a friendly and informal telephone interview with the Reed team. This is an opportunity to discuss your experience in more detail and learn more about the role. Step 3: Final Stage Interview Scheduled for: 23 rd November 2026 - 24 th November 2026 (Dates subject to change) Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a final interview via Teams. Interviews will last 1 hour and will be conducted by a panel of three. The interview will include a pre-set task and competency-based questions to assess your skills, behaviours, and alignment with the role. Everything we do aligns with the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles.
