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Embark on a compelling journey within the Boots - Data Office, where the role of Business Analyst awaits—a pivotal opportunity to contribute to strategic endeavors through astute data analysis and interpretation.

Who we are

International Technology & Advanced Analytics (IT2A) is a multi-national function of Walgreens Boots Alliance based in the UK, Europe, Asia, South America and the USA. We leverage emerging technology and robust data to transform our pharmacy and retail offerings, improve experiences for customers and patients and enhance operational effectiveness for team members. Partnering with some of the finest tech providers and utilising a cutting-edge tech stack, we support two of the UK’s most trusted and established brands - Boots and No7 – in personalising their customer interactions. We’re an innovative team of specialists spanning security, hosting, architecture, software engineering, networks, project delivery and more. A proud equal opportunity employer, we passionately embrace team member diversity and provide a positive and inclusive working environment for all.

About the role

The Business Analyst will support the Business Solution Managers in engaging business functions to understand their data analytics and management information requirements. They will develop the outline data domain requirements, user stories and product backlogs to ensure the effective use of enterprise-wide data to meet the business’ needs.

• Assist the Business Solution Managers in developing product backlogs to deliver the data analytics and reporting solutions that support the business strategy and plans.
• Manage and maintain relationships with agreed stakeholders (both business and technical) to shape, influence and inform project direction.
• Assist the Business Solution Managers in coordinating work from the business into delivery teams, from ideation through elaboration to the setup and delivery of formal projects.
• Work collaboratively with business and IT stakeholders (Business Solution Managers, Sponsors, SMEs Architecture, Service etc.) to define and capture the backlog of high-level requirements and user stories, including functional, non-functional and service requirements.
• Ensure that any requirements related to data and analytics platform defects, changes and enhancements are included in the backlog and prioritised alongside new requirements.

We offer our Support Office team members a flexible, hybrid working approach based upon empowerment, accountability, care and trust which includes a balanced mix of remote and office-based working - this will be discussed with you as part of the application process.

What you’ll need to have

• Previous experience in Business Analyst role
• Stakeholder management, influencing and collaborating
• Previous experience of working in projects with internal teams, contract resource, multiple suppliers, project functions and locations.
• Experience on working on multiple projects with varying timelines and requirements

It would be great if you also have

• Worked on data or analytics projects
• Exposure to the retail sector
• Knowledge of cloud based tech

Our benefits
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• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Generous employee discount plus enhanced discounts for Boots brands, Boots Opticians and Boots Hearingcare
• Excellent onsite facilities including staff shop, opticians (including free eye tests for team members), gym, cafeteria, outdoor seating spaces and dry cleaning service

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you;(all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility).

What’s next?

If your application is successful, our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have not been successful on this occasion, you will be notified by email.

We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to enable you to be at your best.