Business Analyst

Business Analyst – Sales Strategy, Planning & Operations London, UK – Hybrid | 12-Month Contract | November 2026 Start Role Details Location: London, UK – Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite Contract: 12 months, with potential for extension Start Date: November 2026 Level: IC4 equivalent Interview Process: 2 rounds Experience: 6+ years Education: Bachelor's degree minimum, preferably in a quantitative field About the Role We are looking for a highly strategic, quantitative, and insight-driven Business Analyst to join a high-performing EMEA Sales Strategy, Planning & Operations team. This role will be responsible for turning complex data into clear strategic recommendations that drive measurable business outcomes. You will act as a trusted and objective partner to sales leadership, identifying trends, opportunities, risks, and market dynamics that influence business decisions. Key Responsibilities

• Deliver objective, data-driven insights that support critical business decisions and drive measurable business impact.
• Extract, manipulate, and analyse data from large and complex databases using SQL.
• Translate complex datasets and business problems into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Partner closely with Sales leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and areas for improvement.
• Provide strategic recommendations that influence business direction, planning, and resource allocation.
• Bring strong knowledge of EMEA market dynamics and regional business realities into broader strategic discussions.
• Represent the regional perspective in global forums and provide data-driven feedback on market trends, opportunities, and business priorities.
• Develop compelling narratives and presentations that communicate key insights, opportunities, risks, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Drive alignment between regional and global teams, ensuring strategic initiatives are grounded in practical execution requirements.
• Adapt priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment while clearly communicating trade-offs and business implications.
• Identify opportunities to automate analytical and operational workflows using AI and emerging technologies.
• Leverage AI tools to improve efficiency, scalability, quality, and accuracy of analytical workflows.
• Collaborate across teams to solve complex commercial, operational, and organisational problems. Required Skills & Experience
• 6+ years of experience in strategy and operations, business analytics, consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, private equity/venture capital, technology, or a similar quantitative environment.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, including experience extracting and manipulating data from large and complex databases.
• Proven experience using data to understand business problems and develop actionable insights and recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex and varied business challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and influence stakeholders at all levels of an organisation.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience working in dynamic environments where priorities change and trade-offs need to be communicated effectively.
• Strong systems-thinking mindset and experience improving or automating workflows.
• Practical experience leveraging AI tools to improve business or analytical processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to turn complex analysis into compelling business narratives. Good to Have
• Experience in technology, advertising, media, or digital industries.
• Previous experience supporting EMEA markets and understanding regional business dynamics.
• Experience with data visualisation tools such as Tableau or Looker.
• Experience building or deploying AI-powered automation solutions.
• Knowledge of responsible and ethical AI practices, including risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality control, and accuracy reviews.
• Experience using AI for workflow redesign, automation, and analytical efficiency improvements.
• Familiarity with advertising products, sales organisations, or digital advertising ecosystems.
• Experience with prompt engineering, context engineering, agent orchestration, or other emerging AI capabilities.
• MBA or an advanced degree in a quantitative discipline.
• Experience within organisations such as major technology companies or leading strategy/consulting firms. Ideal Candidate Background Candidates may come from backgrounds such as:
• Strategy & Operations
• Business Analytics
• Management Consulting
• Corporate Strategy
• Investment Banking / Private Equity / Venture Capital
• Technology
• Sales Strategy & Operations
• Data-driven Business Transformation Apply now!!