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MSD365 - Functional Consultant- Supply Chain

My client, a large consultancy, is in need of an MSD365 Functional Consultant Supply Chain, for a 6 month contract inside IR35 based in London, offering 2 days per week remote but requiring 3 days per week on-site.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in consulting or industry with focus on digital technology, Process discovery and design consulting, business process engineering, and fit-gap analysis with industry best practice solutions, Process standardisation and optimisation, Functional expertise in MS D365 ERP product, Involved in creating the future roadmap and creating recommendations baseline for functional workshop, Technical workshop, and business cases, Strong team player with an adapting and open mindset for changing on fast-moving environments, Willingness to work with cross functional teams in an international environment, Strong presentation and coordination skill including to run the process workshops, Ability to participate and conduct business and process workshops with customers and Process mining skill set (good to have).

The ideal candidate will have good experience in Order to Cash, Order Management, Customer Data Management, Customer Contracts, Credit Management, Shipping, Billing, Collection, Accounts Receivables, and Consulting experience.

Data Analyst - Sales Operations

Our client is a leading SaaS Organisation, they have an exciting opportunity for an innovative Sales Operations Analyst to join their friendly team for a 12 month contract (potential to extend).

Experience:

5+ years working in a Sales Operations role

2+ years with Salesforce (essential) plus other associated sales productivity tools such as Gong, Outreach, Seismic experience launching CRM/tools into sales organisations a plus

Advanced Excel/Power BI/VBA skills Knowledge of SQL and experience with Databricks/Github preferred BI reporting tools such as Tableau a bonus

Comfortable representing sales ops and collaborating on cross-functional projects (finance, marketing, customer success)

Responsibilities:

Strategic problem solving - Uses data to break down complex problems, proactively prioritising the most impactful work, and driving continuous improvement across the organisation

Establish clear structures and metrics to keep teams on track. Simplifies, standardizes, and automates processes to drive efficiency and reduce manual effort.

Develops data-driven strategies by analyzing business levers and external trends to drive growth and inform decisions.

Applies in-depth knowledge of sales operations to develop effective practices and achieve business goals.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Award winning work environment

Free breakfast

DORA/SOX Business Analyst

£400k/day - £500k/day

RECENTLY POSTED

TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

A leading financial services organisation is currently seeking a Business Analyst to support their internal audit programmes focused on DORA and SOX compliance. This role sits between the business and IT functions, working closely with external auditors to ensure documentation, controls, and stakeholder engagement are aligned across both programmes.

Job Details:

Start date: ASAP

Duration: until 31/12/2025 initially

Rate: 400- 500pd Inside IR35 via Umbrella

Location: London

Hybrid: 3 days in the office

Key Requirements:

Proven experience working as a Business Analy****st within financial services, ideally with exposure to risk, controls, and compliance frameworks.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex documentation and data, and ensure alignment with audit requirements.

Experience acting as a liaison between business and IT, translating technical language into business terms and vice versa.

Confident communicator, able to chase stakeholders, follow up on actions, and ensure timely delivery of documentation.

Comfortable working in audit-heavy environments, supporting external auditors and ensuring programme documentation is complete and accurate.

Experience with DORA and SOX compliance is highly desirable.

What you need to do now

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Business Data Analyst - SQL, Tableau

Location: BELFAST Hybrid - 3 days onsite and 2 days remote

Contract Length: 12 months

Daily Rate: Up to 630 (inside IR35 via umbrella)

Are you a highly motivated and skilled Data Analyst looking to make a significant impact in the financial services sector? Our client, a leading organisation in the Equities trading business, is seeking a talented individual to join their dynamic team. This contract role will be crucial in advancing data-driven initiatives, supporting regulatory remediation efforts, identifying revenue opportunities, and providing ad-hoc analytics to guide strategic business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain Q/KDB+ queries and scripts for data analysis and reporting.

Build and support Python-based tools for efficient data manipulation and analysis.

Create and manage insightful Tableau dashboards to provide clarity on sales and trading activities.

Write and optimise complex SQL queries against large-scale data warehouses, preferably using Impala.

Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and design effective Business Intelligence (BI) solutions.

Work with technology teams to ensure data quality, integrity, and availability.

Core Competencies:

Financial Domain Knowledge: A deep understanding of equities data within a sales and trading environment, including familiarity with market data, order data, and execution data.

Data Analysis & Manipulation: Proven experience in manipulating and querying large datasets with Q/KDB+. Comfort with time-series data and performing complex analytical queries is essential.

Programming & Scripting: Proficiency in Python and the Pandas library for data analysis, cleansing, and automation tasks.

Data visualisation: Demonstrated experience in designing and creating interactive dashboards using Tableau. Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable visualisations for business users.

Database & SQL Expertise: Advanced skills in writing complex SQL queries to extract and analyse data from various database systems, with experience in Impala highly recommended.

Business Intelligence (BI) modelling: A solid understanding of BI principles and experience in designing, developing, and maintaining BI data models to support reporting and analytics.

Who You Are:

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of solving complex problems and uncovering actionable insights through a diverse toolkit of analytical techniques and systems. You should be comfortable diving deep into massive datasets to extract meaningful patterns and trends. As a self-starter, you will take initiative, manage projects independently, and be driven to deliver results in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

If you are ready to transform raw data into strategic assets that drive business success and ensure compliance, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join this exciting opportunity with a leading organisation in the financial sector.

Application Process:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

We look forward to your application!

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Local Authority in Havering

25 Hours a week 10AM-3PM(Mon-Fri)

Duration

Initial 3 month contract

Location

FULLY REMOTE- Monthly meeting in person in havering however not mandatory in office

Description

The focus on this post is someone who can manipulate large quantities of data and build data review processes. Power BI is a must have. Basic financial acumen is a must but there is no need for a technical accountancy background or qualification although some experience in Finance would be beneficial as would experience of working in a Council. Must be excellent in Excel and PowerBI.

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Product Analyst Role (Derivatives) - Hybrid - Contract - PRODER

Tier 1 Investment Bank - Liverpool Street (London) - Product Analyst - Finance

Role - Product Analyst Role (Derivatives)

Duration - 6 months

Location - Hybrid / Liverpool Street (London) - 3 days per week in a Liverpool Street office

Rate - 690 per day (Inside IR35)

Overview

Seeking a Product Analyst with deep expertise in the Banking and Finance domain, specifically in Interest Rate Derivatives. The candidate will be working with the Front Office (Trading and Trade Execution Support), looking at improving processes and workflow.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of product structures, participant roles, business functions, and operational processes. This role requires a strategic thinker who can bridge the gap between business needs and technical delivery.

Objectives of the Role

Translate complex business requirements into clear, actionable user stories with measurable outcomes.

Collaborate with development teams to estimate, plan, and deliver incremental value.

Ensure continuous alignment with Product Owners and stakeholders through proactive communication and early escalation of impediments.

Drive delivery through structured planning, rigorous testing, and stakeholder engagement.

Drive process improvement, control and streamlining of BAU tasks for business users.

Responsibilities of the Role

Requirement Gathering & Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Agile Delivery & Planning

Testing & Quality Assurance

Design & Configuration

Communication & Reporting

Governance & Standards

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Business Analyst - Onboarding Migration

We are seeking experienced Business Analysts to join an Onboarding Migration Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a large-scale migration programme, engaging with stakeholders, shaping requirements, and ensuring smooth delivery of critical changes.

Key Responsibilities

Requirements elicitation and documentation

Stakeholder management and communication

Facilitating workshops to capture and refine requirements

Documenting “As-Is” and “To-Be” process flows

Managing requirements through Jira

Handling change requests and supporting requirements prioritisation

Defining and documenting project scope

Skills & Experience

Strong, proven Business Analysis skillset

Experience in requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement

Workshop facilitation

Process mapping and gap analysis

Jira proficiency

Change request and change management

Scope documentation and prioritisation management

Desirable Skills

API requirements gathering and design experience

Salesforce knowledge and background

Experience with customer data migration across platforms

Familiarity with Salesforce workflows

Additional Information

Location: Northampton

Contract Duration: 6 months

Day Rate: Up to 384 Inside IR35

Data Analyst / HR Reporting Advisor

An opportunity is now available for a Data Analyst, based in the HR function, for a prestige automotive manufacturer.

The role is critical for delivering key aspects of the HR framework aligned to the strategic objectives of the business. This role develops and delivers HR metrics, processes, and information to support the wider HR functions of operations, training, and recruitment. The position takes responsibility for HR reporting and analytics, supports HR business change projects, and acts as a trusted business partner for department restructuring and job grading.

Responsibilities & Function

HR master data maintenance and reporting on working structures and overall headcount.

Development and implementation of HR data reporting & analytics with multiple HR & IT stakeholders.

Supporting delivery of the annual pay & bonus review process.

Assessment of working structures and job grading.

Identifying and delivering positive improvements to the scope of the role as part of the business Continuous Improvement Programme.

Supporting business change projects aligned to the business and HR strategies, relating to reward, culture, leadership development and recognition.

Supporting quality management and process development of the complete HR department.

Supporting the HR department with the purchasing process and administration.

Skills & Experience

Proven experience in a reporting function, ideally including working alongside management and cross functional business partners with a focus on data integrity.

SAP HR user experience is essential.

Advanced MS Office capability is also required, particularly with MS Excel (Pivot Tables, Macros and VBA coding) and MS PowerPoint.

Ability to create and manage SharePoint pages and workflows.

Good understanding of other data reporting software including Power BI would be advantageous.

An awareness of project management and deployment methodologies

Operational HR experience would be desirable, with understanding on a variety of HR methods and solutions to support business change and improve business performance.

Experience in web-based intranet modification would be advantageous

Interested, please contact Graeme at Vibe Recruit on (phone number removed) or apply immediately!

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Cost Intelligence Manager

Job Title: Cost Intelligence Manager

Location: Warwick (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week onsite)

Contract: 12 months (potential extension)

Pay Rate: 600 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Cost Intelligence Manager to play a pivotal role in building a new cost intelligence capability for a major infrastructure and energy organisation. This is not a traditional cost control or commercial role - it’s a strategic transformation position focused on designing and delivering cost estimation platforms, libraries, and digital tools to improve transparency and decision-making on major capital projects.

You’ll bring deep infrastructure expertise, hands-on solution-building skills, and the ability to engage stakeholders across the business to shape a function that will become critical to future investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Build: Develop cost libraries, reference pricing models, and digital cost intelligence platforms for large-scale capital projects.

Strategic Transformation: Define and implement a new operating model for cost estimation and intelligence.

Data & Analytics: Use advanced Excel, pricing tools, and analytics (Power BI, SQL, Python, R) to design robust methodologies for cost capture and reporting.

Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with business leaders, project managers, and commercial teams to drive alignment and adoption.

Governance & Risk: Establish clear frameworks for data quality, compliance, and auditable cost practices.

Continuous Improvement: Enhance processes and grow the cost intelligence database with lessons learned and external market data.

Candidate Profile

Must-Have Experience

Strong background in infrastructure or construction industries (energy, utilities, transport, major capital projects).

Proven experience building cost intelligence solutions (e.g. estimation platforms, libraries, reference pricing models).

Track record of leading or contributing to transformation programmes, ideally with digital cost estimation tools.

Advanced Excel and pricing tool capability, with exposure to analytics (Power BI, SQL, Python, R).

Consulting background (Big 4 or similar) with expertise in cost modelling, data-driven decision support, and stakeholder management.

Nice-to-Have

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks in utilities or infrastructure.

Experience embedding governance, risk management, and compliance into cost estimation.

Comfortable working in ambiguous, evolving environments and shaping new functions from the ground up.

Not Suitable

Candidates with only finance/commercial backgrounds focused on recording/challenging costs.

Candidates from digital transformation who lack infrastructure exposure.

Candidates without hands-on cost solution development experience

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for future suitable opportunities.

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SAP PMR Functional Consultant

Infoplus Technologies UK Ltd

Role: SAP PMR Functional Consultant

Responsible for the design, build and implementation of complex Retail solutions from an application and business process standpoint

Implement and optimizes the SAP Promotion Management for Retail (PMR) module to manage retail promotions, analyze their effectiveness, and improve customer experience through Real Time data and automation

Oversee the configuration, customization, and testing of the SAP PMR module, including developing end-to-end test scenarios and test case

Work with all team leads to design, build and implement complex Retail solutions

Perform detailed analysis of complex business process requirements and provide appropriate Retail system solutions

Identify, interpret, validate and document customer requirements including the facilitation of workshops to collect business requirements

Act as liaison with client for troubleshooting: investigate, analyze, and solve software problems

Works closely with the client IT organization and client Process Owners to ensure system and process integrity of the Template and to drive adherence to the template - ensuring that only critical localization requirements are approved.

Key Skills/Knowledge:

Minimum of 10-12 Years of experience in working with IT Services or products.

Should have 8+ years of experience in working with SAP in either of the Retail Functional modules

SAP Promotion Management for Retail (PMR)

Very Good understanding of the SAP PMR

Involved in end to end phases of SAP implementation projects, played client facing roles and managed client workshops.

Acts as the custodian of the solution validates proposed changes and assesses impacts.

Support SAP deployment teams in prepare phase and/or fit-gap as needed for short periods of time expected to lead fit-gap workshops and explanation of the template.

Ensures business requirements are translated into complete and accurate system specifications.

Manages the process to translate gaps into RICEFW objects and estimates effort/impact of each object.

Responsible for the assessment, management and delivery of all configuration changes in approved Change Requests (excluding Global Configuration requirements); the provision of updates to the Global Configuration Document.

Creates/review all functional requirements specification and interface requirements specifications, test scenarios, training materials required for template localizations

SAP PP / QM Consultant

Role: SAP PP-QM Consultant

Location: Remote

Length: 3-6 months with view to extend

Rate: Competitive Daily Rate (DoE)

Job description:

One of my manufacturing client’s is looking for a PP-QM Consultant for an initial 3-6-month remote contract, this is part of a wider long-term programme. We are looking for someone with a techno functional skillset. Any experience within the manufacturing industry, specifically within discrete manufacturing would be beneficial but not necessary.

Key skills/Experience:

Strong experience with SAP PP-QM

Prior experience working on S4 HANA programmes

Experience with Fiori

MES Integration experience

Strong Stakeholder engagement experience

Have worked on end-to-end SAP Transformation projects

Manufacturing/Discrete manufacturing experience preferable

Please respond with your CV if you are interested and I will be in touch ASAP.

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Information Reporting Developer

This role will initially be 5 days p/w on site at the Newcastle-under-lyme location. This will then be 2 days p/w at the location.

As the Information Reporting Developer you will be:

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, standardise, and maintain a suite of weekly and monthly reports.

Write and optimise SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and present data effectively.

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and deliver actionable insights.

Ensure consistency and structure across all reporting outputs.

Support the development of new reports and dashboards as needed.

Manage multiple reporting streams simultaneously with strong organisational skills.

Utilise the Pathmanager application (experience preferred) to support reporting workflows.

Essential Skills:

Strong proficiency in SQL and relational databases.

Proven experience in data manipulation and report development.

Ability to work with large datasets and translate data into meaningful reports.

Excellent attention to detail and time management.

Experience working in a healthcare or NHS environment is advantageous.

UKG Kronos Consultant

UKG Kronos Consultant (WFM)

London (Greenwich) hybrid position 3-days on-site

This role involves managing and supporting my client’s workforce management systems, including UKG Pro WFM and Passport. You’ll be responsible for system configuration, user support, and collaboration with various departments to ensure their systems run smoothly and meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Configure and maintain UKG Pro WFM (formerly Kronos Dimensions) modules, including Timekeeping, Absence, Advanced Scheduling, and Analytics.

Integrate and support the Passport application for crew planning and scheduling in field service organizations.

Collaborate with departments like HR and IT to gather requirements and implement effective solutions.

Perform system integrations, upgrades, and enhancements.

Provide technical support and troubleshooting for UKG Dimensions and Passport users.

Develop and deliver training sessions for end-users.

Monitor system performance and ensure data integrity.

Create and maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and best practices, including KEDB (Known Error Database) documentation.

Stay updated with the latest features and best practices for both UKG Dimensions and Passport.

Qualifications

Proven hands-on experience with UKG Pro WFM (Kronos Dimensions) modules, specifically in Timekeeping, Absence, Advanced Scheduling, and Analytics.

A strong understanding of workforce management processes and solutions.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience with system integrations and data migration.

Knowledge of SQL and other database management tools is a plus.

Nice to Have

Working knowledge of the Passport application.

Working knowledge of SAP HR.

For immediate consideration please send your latest CV

Change Project Business Analyst - £550/d - Remote - 3 Months

Business Analyst London Markets Insurance London REMOTE WORKING 550/day (Inside IR35) 3 Months Contract Contract Agile Azure DevOps

Our London based client is seeking a Business Analyst to work on a project building their first ever external client portal.

You will be of a Global Projects & Change team and be responsible for delivering business analysis on projects of various sizes and scope.

Previous experience within Insurance is highly desirable.

Key Skills & Experience:

5+ years of relevant business analytical work experience on complex issues

Understanding of complex organisational structures, functional interaction and roles and responsibilities

Experience of working in an Agile team

Proficient in defining user stories and writing good quality tickets for developers, ideally in Azure DevOps

Experience of working on a software development team and with 3rd parties

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Location: London

Hybrid: Remote

Contract: 3 Months

Rate: 550/day Inside IR35 via umbrella

Please do send me your CV to start a conversation around this.

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Policy Development and Support Analyst

Summer Browning Associates

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, who is seeking a Policy Development and Support Analyst for an initial twelve-month assignment with the option to extend.

Location: Hybrid working - London

About the role: You will be responsible for analysing, delivering and supporting the improvement of operational process and policies for a Cyber and Information Security function.

The ideal candidate will hold Active SC clearance and have a strong background in Cyber Policy support, with the following skills and experience:

Experience in writing and producing policies.

Experience of Cyber Standards and Frameworks (ISO27001, NIST, CAF)

Experience in Gap Analysis & Business Analysis.

Experience of conducting data analysis collection to support policy development.

Client Services Data Analyst (Market Data)

£400k/day - £450k/day

TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Your new company

Working for a globally rewowned bank.

Your new role

Looking for a Client Services Data Analyst (Market Data) to join a Commercial Market Data Team within a leading bank. This role is ideal for someone with strong market data experience, some data visualisation expertise, excellent vendor/ stakeholder management skills, and a strong eye for cost control and contract management.

What you’ll need to succeed

Solid experience with market data.

Familiarity with permissioning tools e.g. EMRS and DACS.

Good understanding of daily market data operations and how vendors are used.

Hands-on experience with Data Management and Market Data Manager (MDM) and tools like Calero.

Comfortable using Power BI for reporting - dashboard creation is a big plus!

Proven track record in managing contracts from start to finish, including compliance.

Experience renewing contracts with vendors like Bloomberg or Refinitiv.

Skilled in stakeholder/ vendor management and supplier negotiations.

Strong communication skillset

Commercially aware with strong documentation skills - able to write clear policies and procedures.

What you’ll get in return

Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

Policy Development & Support - London/Hybrid

A government department client is looking for a Policy Development and Support to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be in London/ Hybrid.

Job Summary:

Individual will possess a strong blend of analytical skills, project management expertise, and a deep understanding of cyber and information security policies.

We require risk and policy management experience and ideally, Cyber security and previous HMG experience.

Responsibilities:

Analyse existing cyber and information security policies and processes and identify areas for improvement.

Conduct data analysis collection to support policy development and delivery decision-making.

Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure policies align with organisational and regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Develop and propose new policies to enhance the organisation’s security posture.

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of cyber and information security policy projects.

Policy Roadmap Development - Initial policy identification (Discovery).

List the policies that sit under the Info Sec Policy.

Provide a final list of policies based on private and public sector examples.

We would also like to know how the rationale was arrived at, through evidence of other Organisations Policies, e.g. the DfE Brochure, DWP Policies, MoJ Policies, Private Sector examples.

Business Analyst Workday

Location: Crawley Hybrid

Contract: 6-month FTC

Salary: Up to £58k

Khuda Technology is partnering with a large IT business to find a Business Analyst with strong Workday expertise. This role requires you to deliver critical technology solutions to improve business operations, enhance efficiency, and support growth.

As a Business Analyst, you ll be responsible for driving business process improvements, supporting Workday HCM, Payroll, and Finance modules, and ensuring successful system enhancements. You ll act as the link between business and technical teams, shaping requirements, leading testing (with a strong focus on UAT), and ensuring Workday delivers real value across HR and Finance functions.

Responsibilities

Act as the bridge between business and technical teams on all things Workday

Lead process mapping, requirements gathering, and system enhancements

Support and optimize Workday implementations and integrations

Drive testing activities, with a focus on UAT planning, execution, and stakeholder sign-off

Provide insights and recommendations to maximize value from Workday

Skills

Proven Business Analyst experience with at least 2 years on Workday (HCM, Payroll, or Finance)

Strong knowledge of Workday configuration, integration, and reporting

Hands-on UAT experience. Creating test plans, scripts, and leading user acceptance testing

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery models

Workday payroll integration experience with third-party systems

Knowledge of Workday Studio, EIBs, Core Connectors, and calculated fields

Workday or BA certifications

If this sounds like the right fit for you, please don t hesitate to apply!

Technical Business Analyst - Rail Industry (Digital Ticketing)

Job Title: Technical Business Analyst Rail Industry (Digital Ticketing)

Location: Hybrid - UK

Reports To: Project Manager or Programme Lead

Contract Type: Contract

We are seeking an experienced Technical Business Analyst with strong rail industry and digital ticketing expertise to bridge business needs and technical solutions. You will gather, analyse, and translate complex requirements into actionable deliverables that enhance rail operations, customer experience, and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with operations, engineering, ticketing, and IT stakeholders to elicit, document, and validate requirements for rail systems and digital ticketing platforms.

Analyse and improve ticketing workflows such as contactless payments, mobile apps, barcode/QR codes, and smartcard technologies to enhance customer journeys and reduce revenue leakage.

Translate business objectives into functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria for ticketing solutions, scheduling systems, and related rail applications.

Support the integration of ticketing systems with back-office, CRM, and payment gateways using APIs and secure protocols.

Lead workshops, sprint planning sessions, and requirements traceability to ensure digital ticketing initiatives align with business priorities.

Prepare process models, data flows, and system interaction diagrams for ticketing and fare management platforms.

Perform gap analyses between existing ticketing systems and target solutions, identifying opportunities for automation and customer experience improvements.

Assist in user acceptance testing (UAT), including scenarios for ticket purchase, validation, refunds, and fraud prevention.

Ensure all deliverables comply with rail safety, revenue protection, and data security standards such as PCI DSS and GDPR.

Key Skills and Experience:

Proven experience as a Technical Business Analyst or Systems Analyst in rail, transportation, or large-scale infrastructure projects.

Hands-on experience with digital ticketing systems, including contactless, mobile ticketing apps, barcode/QR validation, or smartcard technologies.

Strong understanding of rail operations, revenue protection, and fare collection processes.

Proficiency in creating functional specifications, user stories, workflows, and data models.

Familiarity with Agile frameworks such as Scrum or SAFe and experience using tools like Jira, Confluence, and Power BI.

Comfortable with API integrations, payment gateways, and data migration.

Excellent stakeholder management and facilitation skills across technical and non-technical teams.

Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).

Desirable:

Knowledge of Network Rail standards and compliance requirements.

PTS (Personal Track Safety) or other rail safety certifications.

Experience with ServiceNow, Maximo, or rail-specific CRM and ticketing platforms.

Understanding of GIS/mapping tools and rail-specific data formats.

Exposure to digital transformation projects in rail or other transport sectors.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

Interim Business Analyst

Location: Cheadle, Cheshire (Hybrid)

Day Rate: £275 £300 per day

Duration: 3 months (with possible extension)

IR35: Likely Outside IR35 (to be confirmed)

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join the UK team of a leading of a leading international organisation. Our client is an equal opportunity employer, they celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This is an interim role for an initial 3-month engagement, with strong potential for extension as the organisation embarks on a number of exciting transformation initiatives.

The successful candidate will work across a variety of projects, including ERP upgrades, implementation of a new middle-office management system, data projects, and finance/operations enhancements. You will play a key role in capturing requirements, shaping solutions, and ensuring successful delivery alongside colleagues, technical teams, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Gather, document, and prioritise business requirements through stakeholder engagement, workshops, and interviews.

Map and analyse current processes, identifying areas for improvement and efficiency.

Work closely with finance and operations teams to design and improve workflows, including authorisation and approval processes.

Support data-focused initiatives, including the expansion of the organisation s data lake and enabling automatic customer report generation.

Collaborate with development teams to ensure requirements are translated into effective solutions.

Produce clear and concise documentation, including requirement specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

Facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings, acting as a bridge between business and technical teams.

Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring solutions meet business needs.

Contribute to change management activities to help embed new systems, processes, and tools.

Provide data analysis and reporting to support informed decision-making.

Key Skills & Experience:

Proven experience as a Business Analyst within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Strong understanding of the project lifecycle and experience across both business and IT change initiatives.

Experience in finance and operations functions, ideally within ERP and workflow-related projects.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to manage expectations and build collaborative relationships.

Solid experience in requirements gathering, process mapping, documentation, and supporting solution design.

Familiarity with data projects and working with development teams on process and reporting improvements.

Experience supporting UAT and embedding new systems/processes.

A proactive, detail-oriented approach with strong problem-solving skills.

Tilt Recruitment are specialists in IT Recruitment. We work hard to find our candidates their perfect roles within fantastic organisations across the UK. If this role isn t right for you, please still get in touch with us as we may have other roles which may suit you better.

We also offer up to £500 for every successful referral, if you know someone who matches this skill set please let us know.

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Openlink Endur Business Analyst

Business Analyst - London / Hybrid expected to be in London office 2-3 days per week.

650 - 720 per day (inside IR35)

Duration: 12 months (likely to extend)

Looking for a Business Analyst who has experience with OpenLink Endur

Candidates must have Agile project experience. Understand Agile frameworks and tools. Worked in Agile. Educated stakeholders including Product Owners and Business partners in Agile ways of working. Understand systems engineering concepts, data/process analysis and modelling, products & solutions.

Candidates will also ideally have Agile certifications/trainings preferred. CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) or PMI-PBA certification preferred. Lean Practitioner training and experience are an asset.

Portfolio: Downstream & Renewables, Trading & Supply, Endur (EA)

Project Description: The Programme will transform processes, ways of working and data, as well as implementing Endur across the global business.

The Programme has a key focus on addressing process inefficiencies across the end-to-end deal lifecycle, and will provide the SE-EA and EPTB businesses with a streamlined set of processes and a scalable platform to enable controlled growth over the next decade.

Business case: The total benefits aim to systematically deliver sustainable revenue increase, and cost savings across the portfolios, which will be measured and tracked by the programme managed through a benefits realisation plan

Business Analyst - London / Hybrid expected to be in London office 2-3 days per week.

650 - 720 per day (inside IR35)

Duration: 12 months (likely to extend)

Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.

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