Senior Business Analyst – Data Specialist at Focus Group – Shoreham-by-Sea, England, United Kingdom

Job Description

Are you an experienced Business Analyst with a passion for data systems and architecture? Join our forward-thinking Change & Transformation team and play a key role in refining enterprise data models and enabling impactful analytics solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing

Data Model Strategy (80%)

• Lead impact assessments for data model changes across complex systems
• Map dependencies between custom-built and external platforms (e.g., ServiceNow)
• Collaborate with architects to design scalable, disruption-free data models
• Develop migration strategies and align models with enterprise data strategy

Analytics & Systems Support (20%)

• Translate analytics requirements into technical specifications
• Design schema changes for enhanced reporting
• Support UAT and ensure seamless implementation of data enhancements

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Bridge communication between architects, developers, and business stakeholders
• Facilitate workshops and contribute to enterprise data strategy
• Champion data governance and quality initiatives

What You’ll Bring

• 8–12 years of Business Analysis experience, with 5+ years in data systems
• Expertise in relational database design, SQL, and data modelling
• Hands-on experience with ETL, data warehousing (Snowflake preferred), and performance tuning
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, API integrations, and Azure cloud
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for business audiences
• Agile mindset with excellent documentation and stakeholder management skills