Business Analyst Reference: MAR (Apply online only) Location: RSPB UKHQ - The Lodge, Sandy, SG19 Bedfordshire Salary: £38,389.00 - £41,212.00 Per Annum Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Contract: 12 months Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance and Annual Leave Introduction This role is essential to support the Finance Systems Replacement project, a Board priority and a major digital change project. The Finance Systems Replacement project seeks to replace several systems that are over 20 years old. You will help teams to: analyse and understand the business processes, problems or opportunities undertake research and analysis to understand how a business or business area works, considering the people, organisation, processes, information, data and technology identify areas for improvement, explore feasible options, analyse the effects of change and define success measures identify and elaborate user and business needs to enable effective design, development and testing of services and business change make decisions related to prioritisation and minimum viable product by using analysis led insights ensure new products and services meet business and user needs, and are aligned with organisational goals understand any business and policy constraints that need to be considered, and assess the implications Essential skills, knowledge and experience: Competent IT user (e.g. MS packages, Outlook etc). Attention to detail and ability to understand financial systems Demonstrable leadership ability, able to lead without line management authority An ability to produce clear written communications. An ability to persuade and influence a wide range of people, both internally and externally. Demonstrable ability to manage changes within projects. Excellent problem solving skills and ability to find creative solutions. Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances. Demonstrated ability to provide advice and interpretation of policy and procedures associated with project management. Logical & methodical, analytical and a good eye for detail. Proven time management and organisational skills. Experience of working to a standard project management approach (eg RSPB Project Management Framework, Prince II). Experience of leading and managing multidisciplinary teams. Experience of delivering a number of projects. Desirable skills, knowledge and experience: Experience of working with external stakeholders such as agencies and contractors. Demonstrable experience of developing and working in hybrid teams to achieve shared outcomes. Experience of delivering complex projects Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 30th March 2025 We are looking to conduct interviews for this position as soon as possible. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. As part of this application you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a short form. If you wish to provide a cover letter with your application, please include this at the end of your CV document upload. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. No agencies please