Data Business Analyst

Data Business Analyst – Contract

Contract Type: Outside IR35

Duration: Initial 6 Months (Extension Likely)

Start: ASAP

Location: Hybrid – London (2 days per week onsite)

We're supporting a major retail organisation delivering a large-scale global data transformation programme focused on modernising data capabilities, replacing legacy platforms and creating a scalable, cloud-based data ecosystem.

The Opportunity

As a Data Business Analyst, you'll work across business and technology teams to define requirements, support data initiatives and ensure successful delivery across multiple workstreams.

You'll play a key role in:

• Gathering and documenting business, functional and data requirements
• Facilitating stakeholder workshops across business and technical teams
• Producing user stories, process maps and acceptance criteria
• Supporting data mapping, lineage and source-to-target analysis activities
• Working closely with Data Engineers, Architects and Integration teams
• Supporting data migration, reporting, analytics and governance initiatives
• Assisting with UAT, business readiness and delivery planning

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst on data-focused programmes
• Strong requirements gathering and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working on data platform, reporting, analytics or data transformation projects
• Strong understanding of data flows, integrations and data modelling concepts
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments
• Ability to engage confidently with both business and technical stakeholders

Desirable Experience

Exposure to some of the following would be beneficial:

• Snowflake
• Azure
• Power BI
• SQL
• dbt
• Data Governance / Data Quality initiatives
• Retail, hospitality or consumer-facing industry experience would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

• Outside IR35 contract
• High-profile transformation programme
• Modern cloud and data technology stack
• Strong executive sponsorship and investment
• Long-term programme with extension potential