The role
Primary role to provide Senior Data Business Analyst deliverables to the data team by identifying, analysing, and documenting data-related requirements across projects and BAU activities.
This includes working closely with the Data Architect, Data Analysts, and business stakeholders to ensure requirements are clearly defined, understood, and delivered effectively.
Analyse and validate requirements with stakeholders, eliminating ambiguity and ensuring alignment with business objectives and data standards. Support the definition of testing criteria and validation approaches to ensure data solutions meet requirements.
Responsibilities
- Map “as is” and “to be” processes, with a focus on data flows, data usage, and reporting outputs
- Ensure proposed solutions are efficient, scalable, and aligned with agreed data architecture standards and process management standards
- Work in conjunction with the business, Data Architect, Data Analysts, and Project Manager to document data and reporting requirements
- Translate business needs into clear functional specifications, data definitions, and business rules
- Support and assist with the production of project documentation, including requirements, process flows, and data mappings
- Support the prioritisation and delivery of data changes.
- Run requirements workshops with internal stakeholders and third-party suppliers where required
- Maintain documentation in accordance with the firm’s project methodology, data governance standards and process management standards
- Liaise with stakeholders to ensure they understand the benefits, limitations, and impacts of data and reporting changes
- Ensure appropriate communication to users regarding data changes and how they affect downstream processes and reporting
- Work with the business and Learning & Development to support user documentation, definitions, and training where required
- Ensure appropriate handover of data solutions into BAU support, including documentation and agreed ownership
- Assist with the development of UAT documentation, test scenarios, and tracking of outcomes
- Validate outputs from data processes, reports, and dashboards against documented requirements
- Support data quality initiatives, including identification and resolution of inconsistencies or gaps
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of data definitions, standards, and governance practices
You
- Experienced practitioner with relevant qualifications. Likely to have a relevant degree or equivalent and may be a part qualified or qualified professional within a discipline or have equivalent experience in a data or analytical environment.
- Experience working as a Business Analyst, ideally within a data, reporting, or analytics-focused team
- Experience of interpreting business requirements and translating them into data and technical specifications
- Experience working with data teams, including Data Architects, Data Analysts, or Data Engineers
- Strong understanding of data concepts, including data structures, data flows, and data quality considerations
- Experience of supervising colleagues, providing guidance, and ensuring adherence to agreed standards
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex information and understand impacts across systems, data, and reporting
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build credible relationships across the firm
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Comfortable facilitating workshops and presenting complex information in a clear and structured way
- High levels of attention to detail, particularly around data definitions and requirements accuracy
- Team-focused mentality, working collaboratively to deliver successful outcomes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to use judgement and experience to resolve issues and escalate where appropriate
- Motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Exposure to Power BI, SQL, Fabric, Purview and other enterprise data tools would be beneficial.
The organisation
Saffery LLP is an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market-leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855 by Joseph John Saffery, it is currently the 15th largest accountancy firm by UK fee income.
We pride ourselves on our informal and inclusive culture, building an environment where people can be themselves and enjoy challenging, interesting, rewarding careers.
When you work with Saffery, the well-respected accountancy firm where heritage meets ambition, you work with people who know your name. Who know you as a human being, not just a job title. Everyone belongs here. Always.
Saffery is a proud member of Nexia, a leading, global network of independent accounting and consulting firms.
