Business Analyst

About Methods:
Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future.

Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet.

We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them.

Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio.

Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022.

Methods is seeking a proactive, results driven individual to join our Bid Team. This role will be instrumental in increasing our bidding capacity and supporting business growth. The successful postholder will have the opportunity to work on bids of varying size, complexity and value, which focus on a broad range of services, so a flexible approach is key.

Job Purpose
Business Analyst
is a key member of the Sales Operations & Performance team. This role supports the growth and performance of strategic accounts by delivering high-quality commercial data analysis, market intelligence, and coordinated business development support.

Working in close collaboration with Directors, Account Managers, Bid Teams, and the wider Business Development organisation, the Analyst drives insight-led decision-making, identifies commercial opportunities, and supports pre-sales activities to secure new business and grow METHODS's strategic footprint.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Market & Account Analysis
• Conduct in-depth market research on relevant sectors and competitors, including trends, growth patterns, and framework developments
• Deliver quarterly insight reports to inform account strategies and positioning efforts
• Track and report on upcoming contract expirations and renewal opportunities across strategic customers
• Monitor industry news and developments to anticipate account risks and growth opportunities.
• Sales Performance & Pipeline Analytics
• Analyse CRM data to track deal progression, pipeline health, and win/loss ratios across accounts
• Deliver monthly dashboards and ad hoc analysis to support GAMs and Sales Directors in steering performance.
• Business Development & RFI/RFQ Support
• Coordinate and support structured responses to customer RFIs, rate card requests, capability matrices, and pre-qualification questionnaires
• Collaborate with Bid Managers and Account Owners to ensure accurate and timely submission of responses
• Maintain some documents reflecting internal skills, certifications, and service offerings.
• Strategic Account Coordination
• Assist the Account Managers in preparing and documenting regular drumbeat sessions with strategic accounts, capturing actions and follow-ups
• Act as a proactive connector across functions to drive account development initiatives.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Investigate and pilot innovative tools or approaches (e.g., AI in bid support, data visualisation, automation of reporting)
• Deliver at least two proposals per year that streamline SalesOps workflows or enhance strategic decision-making
• Maintain a shared knowledge space or dashboard for commercial and account intelligence

Requirements

• Proactive self-starter with a strong "can-do" attitude and the ability to work independently
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including use of complex formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization tools
• Experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI or SAP Analytics Cloud
• Familiarity with AI tools and data automation techniques is a strong advantage
• 0 to 4 years of relevant professional experience in a business, analytical, or consulting environment
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for diverse, non-technical audiences
• Strong organizational skills with the proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail, especially in the preparation and review of data sets, reports, and bid documentation
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with demonstrated experience working across functions such as sales, marketing, and bid teams
• Strong interest in business strategy and a solid understanding of commercial drivers in professional services industries (e.g., ITES, engineering, consulting, or technology)

This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.
Benefits
Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy.

By joining us you can expect:

• Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
• Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
• Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
• A supportive and collaborative environment

As well as this, we offer:

• Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training
• Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme
• Social - Breakfast Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and Pizza on the last Thursday of each month as well as commitment to charitable causes
• Time off 25 days a year
• Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
• Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance
• Life Assurance of 4 times base salary
• Private Medical Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
• Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)