Senior Business Analyst

Key responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to understand business goals and define requirements for process automation and improvement
• Shape and prioritise enhancements to core ERP/CRM systems in partnership with Global Process Owners
• Produce high‑quality analysis deliverables, including BRDs, user stories, functional specifications and UAT scripts
• Collaborate with Principal Business Analysts and designers to prototype and iterate solutions
• Identify and define process improvements with clear, measurable benefits
• Translate business needs into functional and technical solutions, working closely with project teams and business users
• Oversee solution validation, including system testing, UAT and regression testing
• Develop training materials and support knowledge transfer to embed new processes
• Maintain accurate documentation and support the application of an IIBA‑aligned Business Analysis framework

Skills and experience

Essential

• Strong understanding of business processes, with the ability to apply this to complex assignments
• Proven ability to recommend workflow improvements and influence operating procedures
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage a wide range of audiences and act as a translator between business and technical teams
• Expertise across ERP platforms, specifically SAP ECC 6.0.
• Background in manufacturing or engineering
• Ability to motivate others, lead change and manage multiple projects under pressure
• A positive, solution‑focused mindset with advanced analytical and evidence‑based thinking
• Solid understanding of IT and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Visio (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Experience leading Business Process Re‑engineering initiatives and applying Change Management practices
• Knowledge of application testing lifecycles and service management governance
• Exposure to methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, Design Thinking, ITIL or Enterprise Architecture
• Strong organisational skills and critical thinking, with the ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced, multicultural environment
• Ability to build strong relationships across Business and IT, drive outcomes and solve problems effectively
• A creative and innovative mindset, with the flexibility to support a variety of business tasks as required

Diversity & Inclusion:

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)