Boots UK
Lead Business Data Analyst
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Contract: Permanent - 37.5 hours per week
Location: Nottingham
About The Role
Data Lynx is our strategic data platform, empowering Boots, Boots Opticians and the No7 Beauty Company with advanced analytics, insightful reporting and sophisticated modelling capabilities. By making better use of data across our businesses, we help improve customer and patient experiences, products and services.
We are looking for an experienced Lead Business Data Analyst to join the Data Lynx delivery team. You will lead the business analysis approach across complex data initiatives, translating strategic objectives into clear requirements, actionable insights and measurable outcomes. Acting as a trusted link between business stakeholders and technology delivery teams, you will provide direction to analysts, champion consistent standards and help ensure that our data products deliver meaningful value.
You will work in an Agile environment, contributing to Program Increment planning and Agile Release Trains, shaping priorities and maintaining alignment between business and IT teams. You will also oversee data profiling and analysis, ensuring that data is structured, accurate and fit for purpose. This is a highly collaborative role for someone who combines strong analytical judgement, business understanding and influential leadership.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead business and data analysis across complex initiatives, from discovery and requirements definition through to delivery and benefits realisation.
- Translate complex needs into clear requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, process models and data specifications.
- Provide day-to-day direction, coaching and quality assurance for Business Data Analysts, promoting consistent methods and continuous improvement.
- Facilitate workshops and decision-making sessions that bring together business, data and technology teams.
- Lead data profiling and root-cause analysis to assess structure, quality, lineage and integrity.
- Use evidence and insight to challenge assumptions, shape priorities and recommend practical solutions.
- Contribute to Program Increment planning, backlog refinement and Agile Release Train ceremonies.
- Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, using compelling analysis and visualisation.
- Champion governance, documentation and traceability so that solutions remain aligned to business outcomes.
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What you’ll need to have
- Significant experience in business analysis, requirements engineering and data analysis within complex delivery environments.
- A strong track record of leading analysis activity, setting standards and supporting the development of other analysts.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to turn strategic priorities into deliverable outcomes.
- Proven ability to interrogate complex datasets, identify patterns and issues, and translate findings into business recommendations.
- Experience with data visualisation tools and analytics platforms.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with sound judgement in ambiguous situations.
- Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to make complex data concepts clear for different audiences.
- Experience of Agile delivery, including planning, backlog refinement and collaboration with multidisciplinary technology teams.
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree, or a relevant professional certification in Information Systems, Data Analytics or Business Analysis, such as CBAP, or equivalent practical experience.
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It would be great if you also have
- Experience in retail, healthcare or another data-rich customer environment.
- Proficiency in SQL, advanced Excel, Python, Tableau or Power BI.
- Experience with Azure, Databricks, data warehousing or database management.
- Knowledge of statistical analysis, predictive modelling or machine learning.
- Experience with tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Lucid, Visio or Mural.
- Strong domain knowledge of business operations, industry trends and performance measures.
Our benefits
- Retirement Savings Plan.
- Discretionary annual bonus.
- Generous employee discounts.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay, plus a gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child.
- A flexible benefits scheme, including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.
- Free, confidential, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
What’s next
If your application is successful, our recruitment team will contact you to arrange an interview and answer any initial questions. If you are not successful on this occasion, you will be notified by email.
Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job-share options during the application process. If you need additional support during the application or interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.
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