Overview
We are seeking a Lead Business Analyst to join a major Defence programme, focusing on Financial Planning and Affordability. The successful candidate will engage directly with senior Finance and Portfolio stakeholders to lead comprehensive analysis and transformation efforts in budgeting, forecasting, and investment decision-making. This position is suitable for professionals with extensive experience in complex transformation programmes, particularly within the Defence sector, and requires current Security Clearance (SC).
Responsibilities
- Lead business analysis activities across Financial Planning and Affordability workstreams.
- Analyze budgeting, forecasting, affordability, and financial planning processes.
- Support investment prioritization, portfolio planning, and benefits management.
- Facilitate discovery sessions, workshops, requirements gathering, and process analysis.
- Define future-state processes, operating models, and implementation roadmaps.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders and governance groups.
Requirements
- Extensive experience as a Senior or Lead Business Analyst within complex transformation programmes.
- Strong hands-on expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and affordability.
- Experience in investment planning, portfolio management, resource planning, or benefits management.
- Ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders, including Finance Leads and Programme Directors.
- Experience in Defence or MOD programmes, particularly in relation to financial management and portfolio planning.
- Current SC Clearance and availability to work onsite in Andover two days per week.