Business Analyst

• Development opportunities in a growing team
• Opportunity to support high profile projects and business change initiatives across NFU Mutual
• This is a hybrid role 80% homeworking available and 20% in Stratford Upon Avon

We have an opportunity for a Business Analyst to support an increase in demand from high profile projects and business change initiatives across NFU Mutual, we have a great opportunity for a Business Analyst to join our Business Analysis team. This growing team provides analysis services to key stakeholders across NFU Mutual to enable successful, forward-thinking business change that meets the needs and expectations of both our organisation and our customers. We currently have a significant number of change programmes in key areas of our business including projects in digital customer management, finance, general insurance policy management systems, counter fraud, infrastructure, and regulatory change.

An experienced professional, you proactively build working relationships with stakeholders across an organisation to enable the effective delivery of Business Analysis services. You confidently manage business sponsors, project teams and vendor resources to ensure project and business objectives are met. Meticulous in your approach, you clarify the impact of proposed solutions to establish costs, benefits, risk and options, and present appropriate recommendations in a concise, traceable, and flexible manner.

To join our team, you should have:

• Experience of Business Analysis delivery throughout the full lifecycle of change (including software development)
• Solid knowledge of Business Analysis, including the application of appropriate tools and techniques
• Knowledge and experience of documenting requirements via Use Cases/UML or User Stories and BPMN for processes.
• Experience of General Insurance, Pensions, Investments and Protection or other Financial Services is beneficial but not essential.

A Degree, Apprenticeship or equivalent industry experience is desirable, as is a BCS/ISEB Diploma or other formal analysis training/qualification. Knowledge of the following systems would also be advantageous; CRM (MS Dynamics), General Insurance applications (Guidewire) and/or General Ledger (WorkDay).

At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.

We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.

When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:

• Salary up to £59,000 depending on experience
• Annual bonus (up to 17.5% of salary)
• Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
• A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
• Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
• £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs
• Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
• Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance
• Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year
• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme
• Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary
• Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.

We’re one of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we’ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us. We pride ourselves on being “a great place to work” and are one of only 57 companies across the globe, and one of only two organisations with headquarters in the UK, to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2023 award. We were also named in the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies List 2021, the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023 and 2024.

We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.