Job Description

Business Analyst

Permanent

Grade C- £35,412 - £44,075

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Are you a digitally savvy business analyst with a knack for numbers and a passion for driving efficiency? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your analytical skills can directly impact commercial success and strategic investment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and versatile Digital Business Analyst to join our Commercial and Investment Team. This pivotal role will be instrumental in providing robust financial analysis, insightful forecasting, and meticulous budget management across various service areas. You will act as a key link between our digital initiatives and financial performance, ensuring value for money and informed decision-making. This role uniquely blends business analysis with finance analysis, requiring a proactive individual with a keen eye for detail and a drive for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management & Analysis:

Support managing budgets for digital projects and service areas, working closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

• Monitor charging mechanisms across different services, ensuring accuracy and transparency.

• Conduct detailed financial forecasting, identifying potential risks and opportunities.

• Reconcile actual expenditure against budgets and forecasts, investigating variances and providing clear explanations.

• Prepare comprehensive financial reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting key performance indicators and trends.

Business Analysis & Process Improvement:

• Analyse existing business processes and identify opportunities for digital transformation and efficiency gains.

• Elicit, document, and manage business requirements, translating them into clear and concise specifications for digital solutions.

• Collaborate with IT teams and external vendors to ensure the successful implementation of digital initiatives.

• Develop and maintain process documentation, ensuring clarity and consistency.

Auditing & Compliance:

• Conduct internal audits of financial processes and digital systems to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices.

• Identify and report on any financial irregularities or areas for improvement.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of robust financial controls.

Project Management:

• Support the planning and execution of digital projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.

• Track project progress, identify and manage risks and issues, and report on project status.

• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration within project teams.

We will support you with

• An environment that values curiosity, autonomy and working in the open

• An engaged and supportive leadership with a clear vision

• Training and development opportunities to help you progress and be the best you can be

• An inclusive workplace committed to reflecting the public we serve

• A benefit package designed to promote a great work life balance

• Exposure to all digital and technology teams and services areas across the council

Why Join Us?

• Work on services that directly impact the lives of Birmingham’s residents and communities.
• Be part of an expanding Product and User‑Centred Design function within Digital & Technology Services.
• Learn and grow alongside experienced designers, product managers and technologists.
• Develop your career in a supportive environment that values learning, coaching and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the transformation of digital and non‑digital services in one of Europe’s largest local authorities

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. Our data tells us that for this level of role, ethnic minorities are underrepresented and therefore we will use positive action to support us to achieve diverse shortlists. This may mean that recruitment times are a little longer, but we think this is worth it to achieve our aim.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

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