Senior Business Analyst

This role supports the organisation’s strategic and regulatory ambitions by driving financial planning, regulatory reporting, and process improvement across key business initiatives. The analyst will work cross-functionally with finance, governance, compliance, and programme teams to ensure accurate reporting, strategic alignment, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Business Analysis

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop business proposals and cost models aligned with organisational strategy.
• Support the development of business plans for initiatives spanning 2025–2030, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Analyse customer strategy documentation and integrate insights into planning processes.

Financial & Regulatory Reporting

• Prepare and validate financial and regulatory submissions in line with applicable standards (e.g., GAAP).
• Perform quality assurance on financial data, identifying and investigating variances.
• Support the Governance and Finance Analyst in building financial models for both strategic initiatives and ongoing operations.
• Maintain effective internal controls to ensure accuracy in financial and regulatory reporting.

Quality Assurance & Process Improvement

• Drive quality management processes and streamline ways of working across teams.
• Identify and implement new reporting requirements and process improvements (e.g., PR6).
• Document and improve business planning and dependency processes.
• Research and recommend best-in-class industry practices to support digitisation and simplification.

• Proven experience in financial and business analysis, including regulatory reporting.
• Strong documentation skills with experience producing high‑quality business requirements and financial models.
• Experience in Agile environments and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with financial systems, regulatory frameworks, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Project).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of technology and IT systems is a plus.

Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Ergonomic Tech Equipment, Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more.
• Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

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