Business Analyst

Business Analyst – Greenfield Data Transformation Location: Hybrid – London (3 days onsite) Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35) Salary/Rate: Competitive (Based on experience) Start Date: ASAP The Company & Project We are exclusively partnering with a globally recognized, multi-national retail and hospitality brand undergoing the largest single investment in their data function in the company’s history. They are kicking off a critical, highly visible 9-month program to entirely reset their data landscape. Moving away from fragmented, legacy SQL and point-to-point integrations, they are building a brand new, scalable Data Hub built on Snowflake, DBT, Fivetran, Azure, and PowerBI. This is a breakneck-speed, high-stakes project with direct C-Suite and Board-level sponsorship. Every hire is critical, and we are currently urgently resourcing for 4-5 Business Analysts to lead the discovery phase and set the technical direction for the engineering teams. The Role As a Data Project Business Analyst, you are the linchpin of this transformation. The engineering and QA teams cannot build or test without your specifications. You will be operating in a fast-paced, Agile environment (weekly sprints) to define and structure the requirements for this new medallion architecture data platform. Key Responsibilities: • Requirements Gathering & Specification: Deep-dive into the business to understand current legacy processes and translate ambiguous needs into crystal-clear technical specifications and acceptance criteria. • Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the bridge between technical delivery teams and non-technical stakeholders (Finance, Ops). You must be able to extract the right information from individuals who may not know exactly how to articulate their data needs. • Agile Delivery: Work hand-in-hand with Data Engineers, Integration Specialists, and Project Managers to ensure continuous, high-velocity delivery. • Platform Transition: Support the business in migrating from legacy reporting and undocumented processes to a "single source of truth" modern data stack. What We’re Looking For • "Doers, Not Talkers": This is a hands-on, delivery-focused environment. We need action-oriented individuals who are comfortable rolling up their sleeves rather than just building slide decks. • Fast-Paced Pedigree: You thrive in high-velocity, tight-deadline environments. Experience in fast-scaling, agile environments is preferred over slow-moving, red-tape-heavy corporate backgrounds. • Exceptional Interpersonal Skills: You have a proven track record of managing complex stakeholder relationships and navigating competing priorities. • Data Literacy: While you don't need to be a coder, a strong conceptual understanding of modern data platforms (Snowflake, Azure, APIs, BI tools) and how data flows through a business is essential. • Right to Work: Must have full UK right to work without requiring sponsorship, due to the urgency of the project. Why Apply? • Board-Level Visibility: Your work will directly impact the strategic, profit-driving decisions of a multi-billion-pound global brand. • Greenfield Build: Shape a massive modernization project from the ground up—build it, run it, and leave a lasting legacy. • Fast Feedback Loop: The client is committed to an ultra-fast interview process with 48-hour CV feedback and definitive decisions made quickly.