Senior Business Analyst - Fixed Term Contract in Ashford

Full-time Department: International Technology

Sysco GB (whose UK operating companies include Brakes, Fresh Direct, KFF & Medina) are recruiting for a Senior Business Analyst to join the Technology team on a fixed term, full-time basis, reporting into the Project Manager. This role is offering a hybrid working contract, available in one of three locations: Ashford, Kent or Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

As the Senior Business Analyst you will be a strong communicator, functioning as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure the successful delivery of IT solutions. This role will involve analysing and understanding business needs, translating them into technical requirements and documenting test scenarios, scripts, and user outcomes. You will take business requirements through to successful delivery of a technical solution into the BAU teams. While not responsible for direct reports, there is an expectation to help drive the community of Business Analysts across the functional teams with best practice tools, techniques, and methodologies. This role may require travel commitment to our sites across Europe, necessitating a good degree of self-motivation and flexibility.

The role will reside within the Supply Chain & Merchandising Technology function; however, you may be required to spend time with business stakeholders on site across Europe as projects require, or work across other functional pillars as deemed necessary.

• Responsible for gathering, documenting and interpreting business needs into succinct and concise functional and non-functional requirements.
• Responsible for documenting test scenarios, scripts and user outcomes.
• Key role in communicating between the business and BT acting as a translator where necessary.
• Ability to document and understand high-level conceptual and contextual design and specifications.
• Planning and managing small scale change where needed.
• This role will often provide the consistent thread throughout the lifecycle of small – medium change, utilising your strong analytical skill set to take business requirements through to support.
• Work horizontally with other business analysts to prioritise and collaborate where necessary.
• Deliver to internal processes to meet business needs end to end.
• Ensure personal knowledge and exposure to business change opportunities remains up to date, appropriate and relevant.

To be successful in this role you must have the ability to build strong and long-lasting relationships with stakeholders through positive and proactive engagement and have the ability to ask insightful questions to extract details required from stakeholders. You will possess a high level of attention to detail and be organised with the ability to present and document information based on the needs of the project. You’ll have an analytical and inquisitive mindset and think tactically and strategically presenting options to solve problems. You must also have the ability to support projects in surfacing risks/issues early and suggest mitigation options to resolve. Experience of requirements gathering through direct interaction with business users or in a workshop environment and ability to prioritise e.g. MOSCOW.

• Car/Travel Allowance: £5500 per annum.
• Private Medical: Single Cover.
• Early Access to Your Earnings: Use our dedicated Wage Stream app to access your earned salary whenever you need it.
• Flexible Time Off: Take advantage of the option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing & Health Support: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential mental health support, 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy, flu vaccinations, eye tests and a wide range of health services for you and your family.
• Competitive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension plan designed to help you plan long term.
• Life Assurance: Peace of mind with life assurance coverage designed to protect you and your loved ones.
• Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy access to Sysco Perks, where you’ll find discounts on everything from gym memberships to your weekly grocery shop.
• Special Sysco Product Discounts: Get the chance to purchase our food products at significantly reduced prices.
• Free Mortgage Advice: Navigate the property market with confidence thanks to complimentary expert mortgage guidance.
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Leave: Our policies support you through important life moments, offering greater flexibility and care for you and your family.

At Sysco International everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Sysco International and we recognise that Sysco International can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.