Business Analyst

Propel Finance was established in 1996 to provide flexible and accessible finance to SMEs across the country. Now, more than 20 years on, Propel has grown to become one of the UK’s largest, independent finance houses. We have continued to deliver leading-edge finance solutions through a unique combination of teamwork and technology.

From this continued success we are now looking to recruit a Business Analyst to allow us to continue our exciting growth plans.

Our aim is to take the service we offer to the next level, to push the boundaries of what’s available, and to create great customer experiences consistent with our values. Does that sound like something you’d like to be part of?

The Role

We’re an evolving and ambitious business so a \’can do\’ attitude, coupled with tons of passion for business change and technology will thrive within Propel. As a Business Analyst reporting to the Product Manager, you will work with stakeholders across all functions to deliver change initiatives in line with the company roadmap. You\’ll be shaping business improvements and driving tangible outcomes. With one eye on continuous improvement, you\’ll thrive on solving problems and delivering results to set the business up for success.

Role responsibilities;

• Collaborating with business stakeholders and customers to identify and evaluate process improvements
• Analyse, design, and improve processes to enable the business to achieve its objectives
• Facilitate Requirements Discovery sessions with multiple stakeholders
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions, providing detailed descriptions of the desired functionality
• Backlog Refinement, shaping requirements for identifiable improvements
• Working collaboratively with the development and testing teams to ensure requirements are understood and deliverable meets business objectives
• Be responsible and accountable for the quality of the change being delivered
• Actively looking for new opportunities to improve across the business
• Collaborate with third party relationships to ensure solution achieves business goals and objectives

Key skills required;

• Project Management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum)
• Backlog refinement, epics, and storyboards
• Process mapping
• Delivery of software development projects
• Commercial, private sector exposure- Financial Services is desirable

So, why would you want to work here?

We have a great working environment and we’re an ambitious business. We achieve so much because of our people. Everyone in the business, no matter their team or role can shape the outcome, share ideas, make suggestions, and have their voice heard. It’s a truly collaborative place to work.

At Propel, we embrace hybrid working and with modern offices in Newport, London and Manchester, plus a field-based sales team, you’ll never be too far away from colleagues.

This is a remote role, with occasional travel to our Newport office.

Benefits you can expect:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 2 additional days holiday after 5 years’ service
• Birthday day off
• Opt in Private Medical Insurance
• Subsidised gym membership at £18.75 a month
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Buy Annual Leave Scheme
• Half day seasonal shopping
• Auto enrolment pension – 3% employer contribution subject to eligibility
• Life Assurance 3 x basic salary
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
• Company events and reward schemes

We are proud to be a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme and are committed to improving workplace inclusion.

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