Lead Business Analyst

About the job

Shape how Graphcore works by turning complex business challenges into scalable, lasting change.Graphcore is building the hardware, software and systems needed for the future of artificial intelligence. As we grow, the way our teams work must scale with clarity, pace and resilience.

As Lead Business Analyst, you will lead discovery and design across complex transformation programmes. You will help teams improve processes, systems, data flows and operating models.

You will turn ambiguity into clear requirements, future-state processes and practical solution options. Your work will support better decisions, stronger adoption and measurable business outcomes. This role gives you broad visibility across Graphcore. You will influence change from early concept through to delivery.

The team and culture

The Data & Transformation team delivers cross-functional change that improves how Graphcore operates and scales. Work happens through close partnership with teams across the organisation.You will lead discovery, facilitate workshops and connect business needs to delivered outcomes. Decisions are shaped through evidence, structured analysis and constructive challenge. You will be trusted to bring order to complex problems and move work forward. Success means building credibility quickly, taking responsibility and delivering change that lasts.

What we're looking for

· Experience leading business analysis activities on complex transformation, process improvement or systems change initiatives
· Strong capability in discovery, process mapping, requirements definition and future-state process design
· Ability to analyse business processes, systems and data to identify opportunities and evaluate solution options
· Ability to build credibility with stakeholders, facilitate decisions and bring structure to ambiguous problems
· Strong documentation skills, including business requirements, user stories, process maps and acceptance criteria
· Experience supporting testing, implementation and business readiness to help ensure successful adoption

While we have outlined a set of requirements, we value transferable skills and diverse experiences. If you meet most of our essential criteria, we encourage you to submit an application and showcase how your background makes you a strong candidate.

Benefits
· Flexible working: Balance your work and personal life with greater flexibility
· Generous leave: Take time to rest, recharge and enjoy life outside of work
· Retirement planning support: Up to 5% matched pension
· Phantom equity: Share in Graphcore’s success
· Workplace experience: Enjoy thoughtfully designed office spaces for collaboration, with free food and an on-site barista to support your day
· Peace of mind protection: Income protection and life assurance to provide financial security for you and your loved ones
· Flexible benefits: Tailor your benefits package with a choice of additional options, including private medical insurance and dental cover
· Optional benefits: Dental cover, health cash plan, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, give as you earn

We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work. We’re an equal opportunity employer and recognise that everyone brings different strengths and perspectives. If you need any adjustments during the interview process, just let us know - we’re happy to support you.

Sponsorship
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support visa applications for this role.

Join the Team at Graphcore
Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute. It is developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry.

As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone.

Graphcore’s teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects, Graphcore brings together deep expertise to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful progress in AI compute.

If you want to shape practical change that helps Graphcore scale, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of the journey.