Job Description

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Business Analyst – EMEA

Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid)

About the role

We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our EMEA Finance team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting operational performance across the EMEA Certification business. Working closely with Finance, Operational Leadership, and Customer Planning teams, you will provide meaningful insight through reporting, analysis, and dashboard development that helps drive business decisions and improve operational efficiency.

You'll be responsible for transforming complex operational data into clear, actionable insights, identifying trends and opportunities, and supporting leaders with the information they need to improve performance, resource utilisation, and commercial outcomes.

If you enjoy working with data, solving problems, and influencing decisions through meaningful analysis, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports and KPIs to support business performance and decision-making.

• Analyse operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that improve efficiency and resource utilisation.

• Develop and maintain dashboards and visual reporting that provide clear insights for operational and commercial teams.

• Partner with Finance Business Partners and operational leaders to support forecasting, workforce planning, and performance reporting.

• Provide analysis of workload capacity, product mix, utilisation, and recruitment demand across the region.

• Support sales and revenue reporting, helping identify commercial opportunities and business performance trends.

• Respond to business reporting requests and provide analytical support across multiple functions.

• Continuously improve reporting processes by identifying opportunities for automation, standardisation, and greater efficiency.

• Ensure reporting is accurate, timely, and supports informed business decision-making.

What we're looking for

Essential

• Experience working in a Business Analyst, Reporting Analyst, Finance Analyst, or similar analytical role.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate meaningful insights.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and modelling.

• Experience creating dashboards and performance reports for business stakeholders.

• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational skills.

• Confident communicator who can work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

• A proactive approach with a passion for continuous improvement and process optimisation.

Highly desirable

• Experience using Power BI or other data visualisation tools.

• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems.

• Experience supporting operational or commercial performance reporting.

• Experience driving reporting automation and process improvements.

Salary Range:
UK = £31,450 - £35,000

The advertised salary range reflects the level, scope and responsibilities of the role. Starting salary within that range will be determined based on experience, skills, market considerations and alignment with internal equity principles.

BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, ongoing training and development with the inclusion of 27-days annual leave, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, pension plan with company contribution, car allowance (dependent on role), income protection, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, paid parental leave, adoption leave, compassionate leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle. 

Do you believe the world deserves excellence?

We are proud to be the business improvement company for other organisations to become more sustainable and resilient and finally to inspire trust in their products, systems, services, and the world we live in.

Headquartered in London, BSI is the world's first national standards organization with more than 100 years of experience. We are a global partner for 86,000 companies and organizations in over 193 countries, offering development, auditing, certification, and training services, including innovative software solutions and cyber security expertise for all industries: from aerospace and automotive to food, construction, energy, healthcare, IT and trade sectors. Incorporated by Royal Charter, we’re truly impartial, and home to the ultimate mark of trust, the Kitemark.

Through our unique combination of consulting, training, assurance and regulatory services we bring solid and broad knowledge to every company.

If you want to contribute to this inspiring challenge, bring your open and enthusiastic mindset to our dynamic team, apply now and become part of the BSI family!

D&I Policy

BSI is committed to ensuring the diversity of our workforce reflects that of our clients and the communities in which we operate. Our goal is to create a sense of belonging for all employees by providing opportunities to develop, grow, and engage with our global organization all while having fun doing great work. BSI is a community where everyone can thrive.

If you require any reasonable accommodations to be made on account of a disability or impairment throughout out our recruiting process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.

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About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.

Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.
Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.
Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.