Business Analyst Duration: 6 months (potential 12-month extension) Daily Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Remote (Occasional travel to Manchester and/or London) We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join a leading client's Advanced Analytics Program. The role focuses on two critical projects: 1. Customer Index Score: Collaborate with a SAS Solution implementation team and internal business stakeholders. Experience in working with third-party vendors and internal teams is essential. 2. Self-Service ThoughtSpot: Focus on data mapping and enabling internal users with a "low code" tool for data analysis. Experience in data mapping/mining with outputs into Business Intelligence and Reporting tools is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities: - Engage with stakeholders to gather and document business and technical requirements. - Map data fields and integrate them into the Data Hub from systems such as SAP, Salesforce, and Business Warehouse. - Collaborate with Solutions Architects and developers to ensure seamless data integration. - Define metrics and calculations to support analytics and reporting in Power BI dashboards. - Navigate and mine data catalogs, verifying data availability or identifying integration needs. - Act as a bridge between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. - Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Required Skills & Experience: - Proven expertise as a Business Analyst in data-focused projects involving source systems, data hubs, and dashboards. - Hands-on experience with data mapping, data mining, and business intelligence tools (e.g., SAP, Salesforce, Power BI). - Strong technical knowledge of data integration and analytics workflows. - Ability to synthesize complex data from multiple sources into actionable insights. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Track record of collaborating with third-party vendors and internal teams on advanced analytics initiatives