Senior Business Analyst

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Birmingham, West Midlands, England, GBR
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace • Security • Energy • Defense
Pioneers of progress: Engineering a better future.
The Role
Analyze business processes and define requirements for automation, enhance ERP/CRM systems, and produce documentation while collaborating with stakeholders for solutions.
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Company Description

Smiths Group designs, manufactures and delivers smarter engineering solutions for mission-critical applications, solving some of the world's toughest problems for our customers, our communities and our world. For over 170 years, Smiths Group has been pioneering progress by improving the world through smarter engineering.

We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and better-connected world, across four major global markets: Energy, General Industry, Security & Defence, and Aerospace. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs 14,600 colleagues in over 50+ countries.

This pioneering spirit continues to drive us today, underpinned by our powerful culture. Improving our world is what we do, how we think, and how we will continue to use our passion for technology and engineering to tackle our customers biggest challenges today and in the future. We're looking for people with curious minds. Who want responsibility and relish a challenge. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, our global scale and focus on growth means we have some great career opportunities for you. There's never been a better time to join Smiths.

Visit us at - www.smiths.com

Job Description

What You’ll Do

  • Work with stakeholders to understand business goals and define requirements for process automation and improvement.

  • Shape and prioritise enhancements to core ERP/CRM systems with Global Process Owners.

  • Produce high‑quality analysis deliverables including BRDs, user stories, functional specs and UAT scripts.

  • Collaborate with Principal BAs and designers to prototype and iterate solutions.

  • Recommend and define process improvements with clear, measurable benefits.

  • Translate business needs into functional and technical solutions, coordinating 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 BA framework.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring (Essential)

  • Strong understanding of business processes and 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.

  • 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).

Preferred Experience

  • Background in manufacturing or engineering.

  • Experience leading Business Process Re‑engineering and applying Change Management practices.

  • Knowledge of applications testing lifecycles and service management governance.

  • Exposure to methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, design thinking, ITIL or enterprise architecture.

  • Strong organisational skills, critical thinking and 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 quickly.

  • Creative, innovative mindset with the flexibility to support a variety of business tasks when needed.

Additional Information

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)

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The Company
HQ: London
9,512 Employees
Year Founded: 1851

What We Do

For over 170 years, Smiths Group has been pioneering progress by engineering a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help make the world safer, more energy efficient and productive, and better connected, across four global markets: Energy, General Industrial, Safety & Security, and Aerospace & Defence. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs more than 15,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. For more information visit www.smiths.com. We're looking for people with curious minds. Who want responsibility and relish a challenge. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, our global scale and focus on growth means we have some great career opportunities for you. There's never been a better time to join Smiths.

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