Senior Business Analyst in Guildford

Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum dependent upon experience

Contract Type: 12‑18 Month Fixed Term Contract

Security Level: BPSS

Visa Restrictions: This position does not offer visa sponsorship

Base: Gatwick (office attendance expected – 2 days per week)

Please note that both a CV and a cover letter are required for any application detailing how you meet the person specification for the role.

The Senior Business Analyst is a key role that supports the delivery of Finance Improvement projects through the provision and application of effective and robust Business Analysis activities. Additional to being accountable for core business analysis activity on projects, ranging from scoping, options definition to requirements gathering and management and process design, the Senior Business Analyst will be influential in:

• Owning the business case creation process where key relationships with sponsors, the business, finance, and procurement are built to define the value of change clearly and accurately to CAA
• Leading and mentoring business users and delivery team members in business analysis approaches and techniques
• Guiding the delivery team in the effective deployment of business analysis capabilities to deliver the right outcomes for the project
• Deploying principles of Government Digital Services (GDS) to delivery projects that conform to Discovery, Alpha and Beta phasing, and to understand the core approaches to delivering change that conforms to this approach.

To be effective, the post‑holder will have the ability to work independently, proactively and with versatility in responding to changing circumstances. The post‑holder must be confident in challenging senior business sponsors where appropriate and need to ensure that proposed approaches and solutions address problems and not symptoms and provide value for money. This role requires a curiosity in what CAA does and who the internal and external stakeholders are. It requires someone to have an expansive and holistic mindset, looking for synergies and conflicts across the portfolio.

Core Accountabilities

• Facilitate business / supplier engagement to deliver required business analysis activities. This will include owning the initial business justification definition and seeing it through various approval gates.
• Deliver high‑quality, holistic, and robust business analysis outcomes including business cases, options and feasibility studies, requirements capture and management and process design, conforming to the principles of the GDS approach.
• Act as the lead Business Analyst on Finance Improvement projects and provide business analysis direction, support and guidance to business users and delivery team members, as appropriate.
• Ensure that proposed solutions align with strategic business objectives and identify synergies across differing change initiatives.
• Support the Business Change team in accurately identifying relevant stakeholders and their current interest in the project.
• Work closely with Product Owners, sponsor(s), business and project colleagues, ensuring that their perspectives are understood, and work planned accordingly.
• Share best practice analyses and findings from project with wider analysis team, seeking knowledge share and upskilling opportunities.
• Act as an ambassador for the Portfolio Delivery Business Analysis practice.

About You

• Have operated as a Senior Business Analyst in a variety of organisations.
• Have experience and knowledge of Finance and Procurement services.
• Be experienced in engaging with finance and accounting colleagues, understanding their language and the constraints of implementing change into a regulated team.
• Be experienced in acting as a lead‑BA on complex, wide‑ranging projects and programmes.
• Understand how to objectively measure the value of differing initiatives and associated prioritisation.
• Be experienced in working with the Business and IT Department to identify the most appropriate solution(s) given the Business objectives, priorities and other project / programme dependencies.
• Have a detailed understanding of the Analysis role in a range of methods including experiences of working with Product Owners both during project delivery and as part of a continuous improvement regime, and of delivering outcomes following the GDS approach.
• Be fully conversant with the creation of complex business cases and project justifications.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all staff and management.
• Ensure a high degree of accuracy and attention in outputs and deliverables.
• Be experienced in leading BAs within a project team where you are accountable for the overall BA deliverables.
• Hold an enterprise view of the organisation and be able to identify synergies across change initiatives.
• Optionally – be educated to degree‑level and / or holds a recognised Financial / Business Analysis / Business Architecture / Enterprise Architecture qualification, for example IIBA, TOGAF or BCS.
• Optionally – have operated in a business or IT consultancy environment.

Additional Information

For many appointments within the CAA, these roles require access to operationally sensitive infrastructure and/or Nationally Protected information. For these roles the post holders must undergo National Security Vetting and achieve the appropriate level of clearance. BPSS To be vetted you must have the right to work in the UK so that meaningful checks can be undertaken. If you do not meet these requirements, we may not be able to accept your application.

Relocation & Property: The CAA will be relocating from Aviation House (Our Gatwick Office) to new premises in a few years' time. Our move is driven by strategic, operational and environmental considerations. We will be moving to a new local home, up to a 15‑mile radius of Aviation House, to minimise disruption for our valued colleagues and customers. We are now working with colleagues and visitors to understand what we need in our new office, before we start our property search. We will sell Aviation House and land, vacate the site and move to new premises, but we do not expect to move before 2028.

Inclusive Recruitment

We are passionate about diversity and ensuring all are included at the CAA. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. As a member of the Disability Confident scheme, applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a role with us will be guaranteed an interview. We use fair and inclusive selection approaches to hire the best person for the job based on merit alone. If you require an adjustment for any reason, please let us know.

Working With Us

We are on a journey towards being increasingly adaptable, where our colleagues collaborate as part of cross‑functional teams. This approach ensures we never stop learning together. It also means that you may become involved in activities that take you out of your day‑to‑day role, providing you with opportunities to develop and grow your career with us. We have embraced hybrid working and offer flexible working patterns, being open to having a conversation about what works for you. We know where and when we work is important in achieving a work‑life balance. We offer a range of excellent benefits such as flexible working arrangements, free onsite gym at Gatwick, discounted gym membership for London, 28 days annual leave, additional 5 days leave purchase scheme, a generous pension scheme and much more!

Our Values

Do The Right Thing, Never Stop Learning, Build Collaborative Relationships, Respect Everyone

Closing Date: Friday 22nd May 2026

Interview Date: 1st Stage – Friday 29th May or Monday 1st June 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. No recruitment agencies please.