Lead Business Analyst
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026.
Lead Business Analyst
Castleford | 40 Hours, Monday to Friday | Competitive Salary
Drive business transformation, lead a team of analysts, and shape the future of enterprise systems across a growing international technology business.
About the Role
CMS Distribution is looking for an experienced Lead Business Analyst to play a pivotal role in delivering business transformation and process improvement initiatives across the Group.
Leading a team of Business Analysts, you'll work closely with business stakeholders, technology teams and programme leaders to identify opportunities for change, optimise processes, and deliver strategic projects that improve operational performance.
This is an exciting opportunity to combine people leadership, business process expertise and SAP knowledge while contributing to major transformation programmes, acquisitions, and system integration projects.
You'll have a direct impact on how the organisation operates, helping to shape future ways of working and ensuring technology solutions deliver measurable business value.
What you'll be doing
- Lead and develop a team of Business Analysts, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality business analysis services across the Group.
- Partner with stakeholders at all levels to identify business challenges, define requirements and deliver effective solutions.
- Support strategic business transformation projects, including process optimisation, ERP enhancements, acquisitions and system integrations.
- Drive business process re-engineering initiatives and digital transformation programmes to improve operational efficiency.
- Champion best practice business analysis methodologies, tools and standards across the organisation.
- Work closely with IT, programme teams and business leaders to ensure solutions align with business objectives and deliver measurable benefits.
- Facilitate workshops, presentations and stakeholder engagement activities to gain alignment and drive change adoption.
- Support testing and implementation activities to ensure solutions are fit for purpose and successfully embedded within the business.
What we're looking for
We're looking for someone who:
- Has significant experience in a Business Analyst role, including leading and developing teams.
- Has demonstrable experience delivering business transformation, process improvement and change initiatives.
- Possesses strong SAP ERP knowledge, including experience supporting or configuring business processes.
- Has experience gathering requirements, process mapping and translating business needs into practical solutions.
- Is an excellent communicator, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
- Can manage multiple priorities while maintaining a strong focus on business outcomes and customer service.
Desirable Experience
- Experience working on ERP implementation, migration or integration projects.
- Industry-recognised Business Analysis or Business Process qualification.
- Experience working within Agile and/or Waterfall delivery environments.
- Exposure to post-acquisition integration projects and organisational change programmes.
Why Join CMS Distribution?
This is more than a Lead Business Analyst role.
You'll have the opportunity to shape how business analysis is delivered across the organisation while playing a key role in strategic transformation programmes. Working with senior leaders and stakeholders across the Group, you'll influence business direction, improve operational effectiveness, and help drive long-term growth. If you're passionate about business change, process optimisation and developing high-performing teams, this role offers the platform to make a genuine impact.
What you'll gain
- Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Professional qualifications and industry accreditations
- Exposure to leading technologies and enterprise systems
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
Benefits
- 22 days' annual leave, increasing with service
- Annual Leave Buy Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 5% Employer Pension Contribution
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced Company Sick Pay
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Apprenticeships and Professional Qualifications
About CMS Distribution
CMS Distribution is a leading technology distributor, connecting people with technology through strong partnerships, innovation and exceptional service.
Our success is built on our people. We invest in talent, nurture potential and provide opportunities for our employees to develop rewarding careers within the technology industry.
Diversity & Inclusion
CMS Distribution is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact [email protected].
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.