Job Description

Business Analyst

Location:

Birmingham (3 days per week onsite)

Department:

Digital & Technology

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

Reports to:

Technology Transformation Director

Shape the future of Compass Group through digital insight and integration.

Compass Group is growing fast -- and our Digital & Technology function sits at the heart of that growth. As we continue to acquire and integrate new businesses, we're looking for a Business Analyst - Mergers & Acquisitions to play a pivotal role in ensuring each new acquisition seamlessly becomes part of our digital ecosystem.


If you're an analytical, curious, and proactive BA who enjoys diving into the detail, mapping complex environments, and making sense of how businesses operate, this is an opportunity to make a real impact on how Compass scales for the future.

What you'll be doing

As our M&A Business Analyst, you will:

Analyse newly acquired businesses

Deeply investigate their technology stacks, systems, and processes Understand how technology is used and the value it delivers Identify risks, integration challenges, and improvement opportunities

Document and optimise processes

Create clear, structured documentation of current and future-state processes Develop repeatable templates that support smooth, scalable integrations Maintain high-quality documentation aligned with Compass standards

Engage stakeholders at every level

Work closely with IT, Operations, Finance, external consultants, and acquisition teams Run workshops, interviews, and information-gathering sessions Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership

Support integration delivery

Contribute to integration plans, timelines, and risk assessments Track progress and report key milestones Ensure technology and process alignment with Compass Group's strategy

Drive continuous improvement

Capture lessons learned from each acquisition Recommend enhancements to the M&A integration framework Maintain a repository of integration knowledge and best practice

Ensure strong governance and compliance

Follow Compass policies, regulatory standards, and data protection requirements

What we're looking for

You're a great fit if you have:

Proven experience as a Business Analyst, ideally within M&A or large integration projects Strong understanding of technology stacks, business systems, and digital transformation Excellent analytical skills with the ability to work deep in the detail and see the bigger picture Experience documenting processes and creating scalable templates Strong communication and stakeholder management skills A proactive, curious mindset - comfortable seeking information and working independently Experience in fast-paced, complex environments

Preferred:

Business Analysis qualifications (IIBA, BCS, etc.) Experience with process mapping tools Exposure to M&A or business integrations

Who you are

Detail-driven and thorough Adaptable with strong problem-solving skills Collaborative and confident working across multiple teams Curious, proactive, and eager to continuously improve Trusted to handle confidential and sensitive information

Why join Compass Group?

Influence large-scale business integrations Work on high-impact strategic projects Join a collaborative, ambitious Digital & Technology function Opportunities for professional development and certification Be part of a global organisation with long-term career growth

Ready to help shape the future of technology at Compass? Apply now.

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