Business Operations Analyst

City of London
2 weeks ago
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Business Operations Analyst

Job Title: Business Operations Analyst

Location: Liverpool Street (hybrid working)

Pay: £16 - £18 per hour

Duration: Temporary, 3 months

Hours/Days: Monday - Friday 9am-6pm

We are seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and tech-savvy professional to join our team as an Business Operation Analyst. This hybrid role bridges operations management, financial analysis, data analytics, and IT support to help streamline processes, improve decision-making, and support cross-functional teams with technical and analytical expertise.

Responsibilities:

Analyse and optimise business workflows across departments to boost efficiency and cut operational costs.
Design and implement scalable operational processes and performance metrics.
Support logistics, resource planning, and project coordination.
Collect, clean, and analyse large datasets from various sources to generate actionable insights.
Build dashboards and reports using tools like Excel, Power BI, or Tableau for strategic decision-making.
Monitor KPIs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for the business.
Assist the finance team with preparing budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
Conduct cost-benefit and profitability analyses for projects, products, or departments.
Reconcile data between finance and operational systems, recommending financial process improvements.
Provide first-line IT support for internal users, troubleshooting hardware/software issues.
Collaborate with external IT providers and vendors for system upgrades or problem resolution.
Maintain and support business systems (ERP/CRM/databases) and assist with minor scripting or automation tasks (Excel macros, SQL queries).

What We're Looking For:

A highly analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
Proficiency in data analytics tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau) and a basic understanding of IT support.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Experience in operations management, financial analysis, or a related field is a plus!

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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