Business Analyst | Contract

Business Analyst – Cost Transformation
Salary: Up to £80,000
12 Month - Fixed-Term Contract
Location: Warwickshire (Hybrid – 2–3 days on-site)

Overview

We are seeking a highly capable Business Analyst to play a key role in a large-scale cost transformation programme across IT and the wider UK organisation.

This role will focus on identifying, shaping, and accelerating cost optimisation and efficiency initiatives, working across a portfolio of 10–12 high-impact transformation workstreams.

You will take initiatives from early-stage ideation through to business case approval and mobilisation, ensuring clear financial justification and measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
Shape early-stage initiatives
Define scope, problem statements, and success criteria
Challenge assumptions and refine cost-saving opportunities
Cost modelling & analysis
Conduct cost baselining and identify optimisation opportunities
Build robust financial models (savings, ROI, payback, etc.)
Options evaluation
Assess multiple delivery options (process, technology, sourcing, operating model)
Provide data-driven recommendations
Business case development
Create structured, investment-grade business cases
Support governance processes including RFI / RFP activities
Clearly articulate benefits, costs, risks, and dependencies
Stakeholder engagement
Work closely with IT, Finance, Procurement, and business leaders
Facilitate workshops and drive alignment across teams
From concept to delivery
Translate ideas into actionable roadmaps and delivery plans
Support mobilisation into execution
Drive pace and momentum
Remove blockers and accelerate progress across initiatives
Operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments Required Experience & Skills
Proven experience as a Business Analyst within transformation or change programmes
Strong experience in cost transformation / cost optimisation initiatives
Track record delivering cost reduction, efficiency, or savings programmes
Experience building business cases with strong financial justification
Exposure to RFI / RFP processes, ideally within procurement or sourcing contexts
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Comfortable working in early-stage, unstructured environments
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Proactive, delivery-focused mindset Desirable
Experience within large or complex UK organisations
Exposure to IT cost transformation (infrastructure, applications, vendors, sourcing)
Consulting or advisory background