Business Analyst

1 week ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Compass Group UK & Ireland Full time £40,000 - £70,000 per year

Location:
Birmingham (3 days per week onsite)

Department:
Digital & Technology

Contract:
Full-time, Permanent

Reports to:
Technology Transformation Director

Shape the future of Compass Group through digital insight and integration.
Compass Group is growing fast — and our Digital & Technology function sits at the heart of that growth. As we continue to acquire and integrate new businesses, we're looking for a Business Analyst – Mergers & Acquisitions to play a pivotal role in ensuring each new acquisition seamlessly becomes part of our digital ecosystem.

If you're an analytical, curious, and proactive BA who enjoys diving into the detail, mapping complex environments, and making sense of how businesses operate, this is an opportunity to make a real impact on how Compass scales for the future.

What You'll Be Doing
As our M&A Business Analyst, you will:

Analyse newly acquired businesses

  • Deeply investigate their technology stacks, systems, and processes
  • Understand how technology is used and the value it delivers
  • Identify risks, integration challenges, and improvement opportunities

Document and optimise processes

  • Create clear, structured documentation of current and future-state processes
  • Develop repeatable templates that support smooth, scalable integrations
  • Maintain high-quality documentation aligned with Compass standards

Engage stakeholders at every level

  • Work closely with IT, Operations, Finance, external consultants, and acquisition teams
  • Run workshops, interviews, and information-gathering sessions
  • Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership

Support integration delivery

  • Contribute to integration plans, timelines, and risk assessments
  • Track progress and report key milestones
  • Ensure technology and process alignment with Compass Group's strategy

Drive continuous improvement

  • Capture lessons learned from each acquisition
  • Recommend enhancements to the M&A integration framework
  • Maintain a repository of integration knowledge and best practice

Ensure strong governance and compliance

  • Follow Compass policies, regulatory standards, and data protection requirements

What we're looking for
You're a Great Fit If You Have

  • Proven experience as a Business Analyst, ideally within M&A or large integration projects
  • Strong understanding of technology stacks, business systems, and digital transformation
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to work deep in the detail and see the bigger picture
  • Experience documenting processes and creating scalable templates
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • A proactive, curious mindset – comfortable seeking information and working independently
  • Experience in fast-paced, complex environments

Preferred

  • Business Analysis qualifications (IIBA, BCS, etc.)
  • Experience with process mapping tools
  • Exposure to M&A or business integrations

Who you are

  • Detail-driven and thorough
  • Adaptable with strong problem-solving skills
  • Collaborative and confident working across multiple teams
  • Curious, proactive, and eager to continuously improve
  • Trusted to handle confidential and sensitive information

Why join Compass Group?

  • Influence large-scale business integrations
  • Work on high-impact strategic projects
  • Join a collaborative, ambitious Digital & Technology function
  • Opportunities for professional development and certification
  • Be part of a global organisation with long-term career growth

Ready to help shape the future of technology at Compass? Apply now.

REED

  • Business Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom HUC Corporation Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

    JD: Business Analyst1.0General1.1Company: HUC Corporation Ltd.1.2Job Title: Business Analyst1.3Location: Birmingham Engineering Hub, UK / Hybrid1.4Operating Market: United Kingdom and Europe1.5Work Hours: 9 AM to 6 PM UK Time (1 hour lunch break)2.0About CompanyHUC Corporation is not just another tech company. Our mission is to "leverage evolving...

  • Business Analyst

    1 week ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Consultancy Plus Full time £25,000 - £35,000 per year

    Company DescriptionConsultancy Plus specialises in bisiness and change consultancy. This role will sit with our Reed Professional Services (RPS) group company.Role DescriptionThis is a full-time hybrid role for a Business Analyst, located in Birmingham, with an option to work from home part-time. The Business Analyst will be responsible for gathering and...

  • Business Analyst

    5 days ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom GIOS Technology Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year

    We are hiring forBusiness Analystfor our client's project based atBirmingham, UK – 3 Days per week OnsiteRole Overview:We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure / Network Business Analyst to support a strategic Data Warehouse Assessment initiative. The role involves analysing current infrastructure and network capabilities, identifying gaps, and...

  • Business Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Trowers & Hamlins LLP Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year

    Location/sManchester, BirminghamExperience LevelEntry LevelTermPermanentWorking HoursFull TimePractice Area / DepartmentBusiness Support - Business TransformationTrowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 170 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia. Our global footprint is further enhanced...

  • Business Analyst

    1 week ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Compass Group Full time £35,000 - £60,000 per year

    Business AnalystLocation: Birmingham (3 days per week onsite)Department: Digital & TechnologyContract: Full-time, PermanentReports to: Technology Transformation DirectorShape the future of Compass Group through digital insight and integration.Compass Group is growing fast — and our Digital & Technology function sits at the heart of that growth. As we...

  • Business Analyst

    1 week ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Compass Community Full time £35,000 - £55,000 per year

    Compass Community is a values-led organisation committed to making a difference in the lives of children and young people across the UK. With a focus on care, education, fostering and therapeutic services, we are passionate about delivering transformational change and creating safe, supportive environments. As part of our ongoing mission to strengthen...

  • Business Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Compass Fostering Full time £30,000 - £60,000 per year

    About The RoleCompass Community is a values-led organisation committed to making a difference in the lives of children and young people across the UK. With a focus on care, education, fostering and therapeutic services, we are passionate about delivering transformational change and creating safe, supportive environments. As part of our ongoing mission to...

  • Business Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Compass Community Full time £35,000 - £55,000 per year

    Compass Community is a values-led organisation committed to making a difference in the lives of children and young people across the UK. With a focus on care, education, fostering and therapeutic services, we are passionate about delivering transformational change and creating safe, supportive environments. As part of our ongoing mission to strengthen...

  • Business Analyst

    6 days ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Gowling WLG Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

    Job DescriptionAbout the role:We are seeking an individual to join our Business Information Systems team on a 6-month fixed term basis as a Business Analyst to support the upgrade of the firm's Practice Management System (PMS).This role involves working closely with stakeholders across legal and business services teams to understand current processes, help...

  • Technology Business Analyst

    1 week ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Infinite Talent Full time £55,000 per year

    Role – Business AnalystOffice Travel – HybridLocation – West MidlandsSalary – Up to £55,000 + Excellent BenefitsInfinite Talent is proud to partner with a dynamic and fast-growing retail brand to recruit a talented Business Analyst on a permanent basis.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of retail...