Business Analyst – Data / MI / Planning / Forecasting

Role: Business Analyst – Data / MI / Planning / Forecasting Location : Hybrid, 2 -4 days per week in East London or Manchester Start: ASAP, likely 2026 Duration: 6 months initially, plus likely extension (Inside IR35) This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic large-scale operation in the financial services industry. We have a number of roles as follows:- Business Analyst – Data / MI / Planning / Forecasting We are seeking a h ighly analytical and detail driven BA with significant experience working with Data / MI / Planning / Forecasting Key Responsibilities · Translating business needs into clear requirements and supporting the delivery of data solutions, dashboards and reporting capabilities. · Analysing existing MI tools, planning processes and data flows, identifying gaps and improvement opportunities. · Analysing complex datasets to validate requirements and assess data quality · T ranslate business logic into operational MI and planning datasets. · Validate outputs such as dashboards, reports and planning models to ensure accuracy. · Demand planning as an input into integrated business planning (IBP) and driving the end-to-end supply chain. · Generating business value from data and analytics About You · Familiarity with BI tools and data manipulation tools for analysis. · Exposure to data governance, data quality frameworks. · Experience working on transformation programmes · Experience developing driver-based monthly forecasts, reviewing and adjusting these forecasts, and measuring monthly demand plan performance. · Experience preparing value forecasts from volume forecasts, optimizing forecast parameters, and facilitating reviews with cross-functional teams