Senior Systems Analyst

About us. We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.

About the role The Senior Systems Analyst in the Data Team plays a pivotal role in assessing change/innovation impacts, actively contributing to the design, development, and optimisation of data systems and solutions that support business objectives. The Senior Systems Analyst collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders, to deliver high-quality data products and services. They ensure pragmatic, efficient and effective technical leadership, mentor team members, and champion best practices in data architecture, governance, and system performance. This role is critical in enabling data-driven decision-making by ensuring the availability, accuracy, and reliability of data systems, while identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in line with organisational goals.

About the Team We’re creating a brand-new AdTech (Advertising Technologies) squad encompassing the digital tools, software and platforms TVG use to manage, deliver, target and analyse digital marketing activity. This squad will be central to The Very Group’s evolution in digital marketing. This hybrid, cross-functional team will consist of software and data engineers, data specialists, and analysts, collaborating to deliver an ambitious and innovative roadmap. Operating at the intersection of software, data, privacy, and digital marketing, the team will develop solutions that drive real business impact. The squad is accountable for key capabilities such as:

• The collection and management of user consent through cookie management
• Data integrations with our trusted 3rd parties that provide the TVG Marketing team with quality, rich data to feed campaign execution and measurement
• First Party Data Activation – leveraging our data asset to improve the customer experience and drive customer engagement
• Oversight of digital data management and tagging across diverse platforms
• Integration and orchestration of services across AWS, Google Cloud, Celebrus and OneTrust

Key Responsibilities:

• Impact assessments across the ecosystem.
• Translate complex business requirements into technical specifications and scalable data solutions.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to data systems, including security, compliance, and operational risks.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to optimise processes, tools, and workflows, driving efficiency and innovation within the team.
• Collaborate and support the System Analysis community to share knowledge, strengthen professional development and standardisation.
• Liaise between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment on priorities and successful delivery of data projects.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the organisation’s data strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Essential knowledge and skills:

• Proven experience in systems analysis functions; including impact assessments, design and solution options.
• A strategic and pragmatic problem solver.
• Expert analytical ability and aptitude for solution excellence.
• Experienced in writing detailed designs and test specifications.
• Full and comprehensive documentation to be produced and maintained.
• Good understanding of Service Oriented Architecture methodology and the components that are involved with implemented services.
• Good understanding of Cross Domain Business Processes.
• Ability to work effectively both in a team and independently when required.
• Must be a self-starter and a proactive team member.
• Good communicator and can have clear and concise dialogue at the right level with fellow colleagues.
• The ability to learn new processes and skills when required and apply this knowledge.
• Able to share new knowledge to help others develop.
• Must be open to change, have a proactive and pragmatic approach.
• Committed to deliver outcomes within agreed timelines.
• Demonstratable strategies to manage conflicting priorities, and pressures.
• Ability to work to different delivery methodologies used in IT/Data Engineering e.g. Waterfall, AGILE and Iterative development.

Benefits:

• Inclusive culture and environment.
• £1000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs.
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Udemy learning access.
• Bonus potential (performance and business-related).
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk.
• Matched pension up to 6%.
• More benefits can be found on our career site.

Equal opportunities We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.