SAP IT Business Analyst

Salary: £27,000 - 67,000 per year

Requirements:

• We are looking for a naturally curious and analytical thinker who enjoys uncovering insights, solving complex problems, and translating business needs into impactful solutions.
• We need someone confident in building strong relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• We are looking for someone passionate about technology and innovation, with an interest in how digital solutions can improve processes and deliver business value.
• You should be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage priorities effectively, and adapt to changing business needs.
• We need a highly organised, detail-oriented, proactive, and self-motivated individual who can take ownership and drive initiatives forward.
• We value commitment to continuous learning and development, with a desire to grow expertise and share knowledge with others.
• Previous experience using Azure DevOps and/or JIRA, with confidence working in agile delivery environments, is required.
• Experience using Microsoft Visio is required.
• Experience within the water, wastewater, or wider utilities sector would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA would be beneficial.
• A recognised Business Analysis qualification such as BCS Business Analysis or Lean Six Sigma would be welcomed.
• Experience using Atlassian Confluence would be an advantage.

Responsibilities:

• We will have you lead Business Analysis activities across multiple change initiatives and deliver high-quality requirements specifications for bespoke software, third-party applications, and cloud-based solutions.
• We will have you translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements, including UI designs, data models, business process changes, and system interface specifications.
• You will apply best practice Requirements Engineering techniques to ensure effective elicitation, analysis, validation, documentation, and traceability of requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• You will gather and define business requirements using stakeholder interviews, workshops, surveys, and collaborative sessions.
• You will produce and maintain AS-IS and TO-BE business process models, conduct gap analysis, and support transition planning.
• You will build and manage strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels and ensure effective communication and engagement throughout project delivery.
• You will facilitate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure solutions are thoroughly tested and meet agreed business requirements.
• You will work closely with project teams to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions that align with business objectives and drive positive change.
• You will support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, systems, and ways of working.
• You will ensure delivered solutions provide measurable business value and meet both operational and strategic requirements.

Technologies:

• Atlassian
• Azure
• Cloud
• Confluence
• DevOps
• Support
• JIRA
• SAP S/4HANA
• SAP
• UX UI Design
• Office 365
• Security

More:

We are Yorkshire Water, a water utility company based in the Yorkshire region of England, providing essential water and wastewater services to more than 5.4 million people across the region. We protect the environment, support communities, and play a key role in the regions health, wellbeing, and prosperity. This is a permanent SAP Business Analyst role within our IT SAP team, working 37 hours per week on a hybrid basis with 1-2 days in the office. The role will initially be based in Bradford, with a move to Leeds Valley Park planned for summer 2026. We offer a competitive salary of £48,000 to £60,000 depending on experience, an annual incentive bonus, an attractive pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and two extra wellness days, life assurance, and a broad benefits package including health cash plan, dental and critical illness insurance, retail savings, online GP service, cycle to work, and gym discounts. We are in a period of transformation and investment, and we offer development opportunities in line with the SAP Business Analyst progression plan, alongside flexible working patterns and job share options where possible.

last updated 32 week of 2026