Business Analyst

Job Title Business Analyst Location Asda House Employment Type Full time Contract Type Permanent Hours Per Week 37.5 Salary Competitive salary plus benefits Category Business and Systems Analysis Closing Date 7 July 2026 We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Business Analyst to join our Commercial & Healthcare Portfolio within Asda Technology. This role is central to identifying customer and business needs, translating them into clear, data-driven requirements that enable teams to deliver the right solutions and measurable value. You’ll work closely with product owners, engineering teams, delivery colleagues, and key stakeholders to support the successful delivery of Asda’s Formula for Growth - ensuring our technology remains Silent, Stable and Secure. Please be advised that this position requires attendance at Asda House in Leeds for a minimum of three days per week. We’re really looking forward to having you around! We welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time hours, flexible working arrangements, or job share opportunities. What You’ll Love Discovery & Problem Definition Lead discovery activities to understand customer problems, user needs, and business objectives Gather, analyse, and synthesise qualitative and quantitative insights to define clear problem statements and opportunities Shape and frame initiatives to ensure alignment with business value and customer outcomes Requirements & Backlog Management Translate user and business needs into clear, concise, and testable user stories and acceptance criteria Ensure requirements are well understood across engineering, design, and operational teams Support Product Owners with backlog refinement, prioritisation, and scope definition Contribute to delivering solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements Data, Insight & Delivery Support Monitor trends and use data insights to identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities Support delivery by ensuring requirements traceability and alignment with programme goals Contribute to governance processes, ensuring documentation, decisions, and rationale are captured Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration Build strong relationships across product, engineering, delivery, operations, and third-party partners Communicate insights, requirements, and progress clearly and effectively to diverse audiences Act as a bridge between business and technical teams to ensure alignment and shared understanding What You’ll Need Proven experience as a Business Analyst within product or project environments Strong understanding of business analysis techniques and requirements definition Experience translating complex business needs into structured requirements and user stories Ability to analyse data and produce meaningful insights to support decision-making Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments Desirable Qualifications Formal Business Analysis certification (e.g., BCS, IIBA) Experience working within retail, commercial, or healthcare technology environments Familiarity with product-led delivery models and tooling (e.g., Jira, Confluence) Key Attributes Customer-focused and value-driven Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capability Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills Proactive, organised, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment Apply today by completing an online application… #LI-Hybrid Everything you'll love To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots. You will also get an excellent benefits package including: Discretionary company bonus Company pension up to 7% matched Company Car allowance of £5,700 15% colleague discount in store and online Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas. Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments. We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves