Business Analyst for Value Chain Transformation

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Business Analyst to play a vital role in a high-impact Value Chain Transformation programme for one of our key clients. This position focuses on crafting business cases, defining a future-state operating model, and driving strategic digital and process-led enhancements across multiple value streams. Join us in shaping transformation outcomes that improve internal efficiency, foster supplier collaboration, and heighten customer satisfaction, all while delivering measurable financial benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

Target Operating Model (TOM) Design & Solution Alignment:

• Design a robust Target Operating Model for Value Chain functions, delineating the essential capabilities, integrations, and user interactions vital for a digitally enabled future.
• Ensure the model encompasses interoperable value streams and technologies that drive operational effectiveness and business value.

Business Case Development & Documentation:

• Create and refine detailed business cases for specific workstreams and solution areas within the transformation programme.
• Generate supporting documentation that aligns directly with strategic business objectives and establishes a compelling evidence base for decision-making.

Requirements Gathering & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with stakeholders and end-users across various business units and geographic locations to gather and clarify business needs.
• Translate these needs into clear, actionable requirements that inform technology and process changes.

Process Analysis & Value Stream Mapping:

• Evaluate current business processes and measure proposed changes against programme objectives.
• Conduct value stream mapping to visualize and optimize end-to-end flows across contract lifecycle, supply planning, and collaborative operations.

Data-Driven Insight & Solution Evaluation:

• Leverage data and analysis to support the case for change and assess the effectiveness of current and potential solutions.
• Perform option analysis and deliver recommendations to guide investment decisions for various transformation workstreams.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Maintain regular communication with the Programme Manager, digital solutions team, and external partners to align efforts and share progress updates.
• Engage closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coherence in business cases, technical solutions, and transformation goals.

User-Centric Design:

• Identify user groups and develop user stories that encapsulate their needs, supporting solution development.
• Ensure user perspectives are integrated throughout the change lifecycle.

Contract Details

Start: ASAP

Initial Term: Through to end of 2025, with strong extension potential into 2026

Location: Remote-first, with occasional travel required

IR35: Outside IR35