Senior Business Analyst

Squarcle

Senior Consultant Business Analyst at Squarcle aiding clients in supply chain and operational challenges. Collaborating to enhance efficiency and drive process optimisation in diverse teams.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeBristol • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Encourage effective working in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.
Build and maintain strong relationships with senior clients, acting as a trusted advisor and securing buy‑in for the case for change and the delivery approach, particularly within supply chain and operational transformation programmes.
Understand client business objectives, challenges, and industry trends, including supply chain dynamics, logistics constraints, procurement practices, and end‑to‑end operational flows.
Ensure high client satisfaction through effective communication and timely delivery of project milestones and deliverables, with consideration for supply chain impacts and dependencies.
Gather and analyse industry, market, and supply chain data to support business decisions, identifying trends, patterns, and operational insights that can drive strategic initiatives.
Work closely with stakeholders across operations, logistics, procurement, and commercial teams to collect and document business requirements, translating them into actionable plans.
Assist in documenting business processes and workflows, including supply chain activities such as forecasting, inventory management, fulfilment, and distribution.
Provide support to senior business analysts and project managers across the project lifecycle, including supply chain-focused initiatives and operational improvement programmes.
Act as a liaison between business stakeholders, supply chain teams, and technical delivery teams.
Assist in the implementation of business and supply chain solutions such as planning tools, inventory optimisation initiatives, logistics improvements, or operational reporting.
Create and maintain reports that track project progress, performance metrics, and other key indicators.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (2:1) or higher in a related subject (e.g. Business Analytics, Business Management, Business Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or Logistics) or equivalent experience in a related role.
Experience of working as a Business Analyst
Well-developed core consulting skills e.g. research, analysis, presentation, and attention to detail
Exceptional interpersonal skills and client / customer service
Aptitude to grasp new concepts and produce effective outputs/results
Exceptional problem-solving skills and a growth mindset – an analytical, innovative, and creative approach
Good written and verbal communication skills
A strong work ethic with an ability to be self-directed and be an independent contributor to the tea
Ability to structure and manage intensive workloads
Ability to lead teams
Knowledge of the Microsoft Suite; specifically, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
A worthy team player dedicated to contributing toward the outcome desired by the team and the business
Successful candidates must be prepared to apply for, and pass security clearance, before they are appointed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous leave package 26 days of annual leave (including your birthday!) plus UK bank holidays - increasing to 27 days after three years, and 28 after seven years
You’ll also get five extra days for your five and 10-year anniversaries
Additional leave for members of the Reserve Forces and CFAV.
Private medical insurance Provided once you’ve completed your probation.
Recognition and rewards £1,000 referral bonus for successful hires
Performance-related awards
Milestone and life-event hampers to celebrate life’s big moments
Development & learning Annual training week abroad
Funding for qualifications that benefit both you and the business
Travel & wellbeing Cycle to work scheme
Discounted travel through funded railcards
Pension Our pension provider is NOW Pensions, pension contributions are 3% employer and 5% employee

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Hard Skills & Tools

business analysisdata analysissupply chain managementlogisticsprocurement practicesforecastinginventory managementoperational reportingproject managementoperational improvement

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsclient serviceproblem-solvingattention to detailcommunication skillsteam leadershipself-directedanalytical thinkinginnovative thinkingcreative thinking