Senior Business Analyst – Retail Applications & M&A Transformation
Key Skills
Job Description
BAPON Technologies is looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst with a strong background in Retail and Commercial Applications and hands-on experience in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Divestitures, Carve-outs, and IT Separation Programmes. The ideal candidate will support application discovery, business process mapping, dependency analysis, and transition planning for a large-scale transformation programme. Key Responsibilities Lead application discovery workshops with business and IT stakeholders. Create and maintain application inventories, dependency maps, and integration assessments. Support M&A separation, carve-out, and Transition Service Agreement (TSA) exit planning. Conduct current-state and future-state application assessments. Support Day-1 readiness, application migration, and business continuity planning. Gather business requirements and document processes, risks, and dependencies. Collaborate with enterprise architects, application owners, and programme teams. Required Skills & Experience 8+ years of Business Analysis experience. 3–5 years of hands-on M&A, divestiture, carve-out, or IT separation experience. Strong understanding of Retail, FMCG, Consumer Goods, or Commercial Applications. Experience in application discovery, inventory management, rationalisation, and dependency mapping. Knowledge of CRM, eCommerce, PIM, CDP, Marketing, or Sales platforms. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience working in complex, global enterprise environments. Preferred Technology Experience Exposure to one or more of the following: Salesforce / SAP Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) / Adobe CDP Salsify / Syndigo Microsoft Azure / Power BI API & Integration Platforms Data Lakes & Enterprise Data Platforms Ideal Candidate A Business Analyst who combines Retail domain expertise with practical M&A application separation experience, capable of working independently with business and technology stakeholders.
Core Responsibilities
Lead application discovery and assessment, maintain application inventories and dependency maps, and support M&A separation, carve-outs, and TSA exit planning. Contribute to Day-1 readiness, application migration, business continuity, and transition planning in collaboration with business and technology stakeholders.
Requirements
Requires 8+ years of business analysis experience, including 3–5 years of hands-on M&A, divestiture, carve-out, or IT separation experience. Candidates should have retail or commercial applications expertise, experience with application discovery and dependency mapping, and strong stakeholder skills in complex global environments.
About BAPON Technologies
Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Company size: 51-200 employees
BAPON is a forward-thinking IT consulting company committed to empowering businesses with intelligent automation, seamless digital integration, and transformative cloud solutions. As a Cyber Essential Plus and ISO 9001 & ISO 27001 certified company, we uphold the highest standards of quality, security, and compliance, ensuring our clients receive reliable and innovative IT services. With deep expertise in IT service consulting, we deliver comprehensive solutions that enhance operational efficiency, drive innovation, and accelerate growth particularly for startups and emerging companies. Our Core Services 🔹 Intelligent Automation We leverage cutting-edge technologies such as Low Code platforms, Robotic process automation (RPA), artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) to streamline operations, optimize workflows, and boost productivity. 🔹 Digital Integration Our experts enable seamless integration of digital systems, applications, and data, enhancing visibility, collaboration, and informed decision-making for startups. 🔹 Cloud Transformation We guide businesses through their cloud adoption journey, helping them unlock the scalability, agility, and cost-efficiency of cloud technologies through strategic planning and tailored cloud solutions. 🔹 IT Strategy & Planning We collaborate closely with startups to develop robust IT strategies aligned with their long-term goals. Our consultants assess existing IT infrastructures, identify opportunities, and create strategic roadmaps to maximize business impact. We’re also building SkillfulSense an AI-powered skill assessment platform designed to help learners identify strengths, close skill gaps, and grow faster with clarity. www.skillfulsense.com At BAPON, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional IT consulting services tailored to the evolving needs of startups. With our certified expertise, innovative solutions, and unwavering commitment, we empower businesses to thrive in the digital era.