Senior Business Analyst

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Business Analyst to work in the Virgin Money Integration Programme within the Finance Workstream, you'll be working on a variety of integration‑related initiatives from inception to completion. Nationwide's Finance area is responsible for managing the organisation's financial health, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting strategic decision‑making.

The role plays a key part in protecting financial integrity, meeting regulatory requirements and enabling a smooth, well‑governed transition that supports long‑term value and confidence for Nationwide's members.

We are happy to consider flexible working approaches to help you perform at your best.

This is a 24‑month Fixed Term Contract. At Nationwide, we offer hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across our UK‑wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working. We value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected.

For this job, you'll spend at least two days per week, or if part‑time, you'll spend 40% of your working time, based at either our Swindon or London office. We will also consider Glasgow as a location, noting this is a hub. These locations are where we are primarily looking to fill the role, but internal applicants based in a different location are welcome and a suitable arrangement will be discussed if successful.

Responsibilities

A typical day as a Senior Business Analyst in Finance is varied, collaborative and focused on solving real business problems. You'll spend time working with Finance colleagues and change partners to understand what's needed, shape the right solutions and turn ideas into clear, practical designs. You'll think through how changes affect processes, data and controls, spotting risks early and helping teams manage them. Alongside this, you'll guide and coach Business Analysts, setting priorities and quality standards. You'll be trusted to use your initiative, influence confidently and keep improving how analysis is done.

About you

• Experience delivering, prioritising, sequencing and sizing Business Analysis activities
• Domain experience or knowledge of Finance and/or integration activities
• Proven analytical skills in defining business outcomes, business requirements, process modelling, operational designs, target operating models and supporting end‑to‑end delivery
• Adept at problem identification and resolution – providing meaningful insight and recommendations to facilitate solution discussions
• A solid understanding of project governance deliverables
• The ability to confidently communicate; with the ability to present information to senior stakeholders reporting on progress, blockers and challenges
• Proven task and line management experience
• Ability to accommodate differing needs of multi‑disciplined and geographically dispersed teams – consisting of internal and external resources such as third‑party suppliers, remote colleagues and contractors

The extras you’ll get

• 25 days holiday, pro rata
• Access to private medical insurance
• A highly competitive pension to help you build a strong foundation for retirement
• Access to an annual performance‑related bonus
• Training and development to help you progress your career
• A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones in the event of your death
• Wellhub – access to a range of free and paid options for health and wellness
• Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year

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