AI-Focused Business Analyst/Consultant

Specialist AI-Focused Business Analysts/Consultants are required to assess and implement AI-driven automation solutions within small-cap businesses (£10m-£150m, 10-150 staff). The role involves identifying key operational bottlenecks and evaluating AI technologies that can replace heavy manual workloads or enhance data-driven decision-making.

Consultants will be responsible for analysing business processes, recommending suitable AI-powered solutions, and developing an implementation roadmap. You will need deep experience across one or more of these industries, financial services (car loans, development bridge loans, buy-to-let mortgages, equipment leasing), care homes, and construction (housebuilding, civil engineering).

Key Responsibilities
• Operational AI Analysis: Engage with business stakeholders to assess workflows and identify AI-driven automation opportunities.
• AI Solution Scoping: Research and evaluate AI tools capable of optimizing manual processes or providing advanced data analysis (e.g., AI-driven credit scoring, predictive analytics).
• Vendor & Technology Assessment: Identify and assess AI providers/products, covering functional scope, integration requirements, industry case studies, and technological prerequisites.
• Implementation Planning: Develop structured AI adoption strategies, detailing required infrastructure, timelines, and expected business impact.
• Stakeholder Communication: Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, translating AI capabilities into clear business value propositions.

Candidate RequirementsEssential Experience & Skills:
• Demonstrable experience in applying AI automation and analytics to small-cap companies in financial services, care homes, or construction.
• Strong business process analysis capabilities, with expertise in identifying AI-driven operational improvements.
• Hands-on experience in AI solution evaluation, selection, and implementation.
• Knowledge of AI vendors, automation tools, and data analytics solutions relevant to the specified sectors.
• Ability to assess data readiness and infrastructure requirements for AI adoption.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to present AI strategies in a clear and commercially relevant manner.

Desirable Experience:
• Experience in AI model deployment and integration.
• Background in financial data analytics, process automation, or intelligent document processing (IDP).
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance considerations in financial services or healthcare.