Business Analyst (New Products & Innovation) - West Midlands

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a New Products and Innovation Business Analyst to work for our client within the energy sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in the West Midlands.

Our client is seeking a Business Analyst to join their Flexibility Team on a new project focused on remotely controlling batteries in customer homes and potentially businesses to access revenues in return for flexibility. The project will involve managing the charging and discharging of batteries, ensuring customer needs are met, as well as maximizing revenue from flexibility markets. This role will also provide ad hoc support to the External Affairs team on smaller project delivery needs. 

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal flexibility and energy management teams to support delivery of the battery flexibility project, ensuring customer requirements are met while maximizing market revenues
• Liaise with Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) providers such as Amber, KrakenFlex and GridX to assess feasibility and integration opportunities
• Support the innovation cycle from design through to delivery, adopting an agile and iterative approach
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders across cross-functional teams, facilitating clear communication between technical and non-technical audiences
• Provide business analysis for new product and service concepts within the client’s Innovation team, contributing to the design of scalable solutions
• Support project planning, execution, and monitoring, with strong focus on business value
• Deliver ad hoc project management support to the External Affairs team, including contributions to digital, policy advocacy, and communications projects
• Identify opportunities for innovation through researching recent market trends

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in business analysis, innovation, or similar roles with exposure to business change and product innovation projects
• Ability to quickly develop an understanding of flexibility markets and Home Energy Management Systems such as Amber, KrakenFlex and GridX
• Evidence of working in agile environments, with expertise in working in start-ups or small, fast-moving teams which is highly desirable
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence across business functions
• Customer-focused approach, with ability to communicate to non-tech-savvy audiences in product design and delivery
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in small, cross-functional teams

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave
• Work-place pension

About FDM 

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index. 

Diversity and Inclusion  

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.