Merlin Entertainments

Senior Transformation Analyst

Location (Country-County-City) UK-Greater London-London
Job Locations UK-Greater London-London
ID
2026-12896
Employment Type
Full-Time
Offer/Contract Type
No End Date
Location Name
Arbor Building - London

What you'll bring to the team

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Senior Transformation Analyst

 

Location: London, Arbor

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, salaried

 

We are seeking a Senior Transformation Analyst to play a pivotal role in driving the performance and success of global transformation initiatives. Reporting to the Director of the Transformation Management Office, you will lead on financial planning, benefits realisation, and value tracking across a portfolio of strategic programmes.

 

In this role, you will develop and embed robust frameworks, methodologies, and governance to ensure a consistent and disciplined approach to change. You will partner closely with Finance, IT PMOs, and senior business leaders to ensure programmes deliver measurable outcomes aligned to strategic objectives.

 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading financial planning, modelling, and performance tracking across transformation programmes
  • Defining and implementing benefits management frameworks and reporting standards
  • Producing executive dashboards and delivering data-driven insights to senior stakeholders
  • Driving governance, compliance, and best practice across the transformation portfolio
  • Supporting continuous improvement through enhanced tools, templates, and methodologies

This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys combining analytical rigour with strategic influence to maximise business value.

 

 

Qualifications & Experience

  • Strong experience in financial analysis, business case development, and benefits realisation within transformation or change environments
  • Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
  • Experience working in PMO/TMO or portfolio delivery settings
  • Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
  • Solid understanding of governance and reporting frameworks

Desirable:

  • Experience with Power BI, Smartsheet, or similar tools

  • Knowledge of PRINCE2, MSP, Agile, or Lean methodologies

  • Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, CFA)

  • Exposure to large-scale transformation programmes

  • Highly analytical with strong problem-solving and commercial acumen

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Detail-focused, results-driven, and collaborative

Benefits

  • A competitive annual salary
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • ‘Enjoy the Ride’ Merlin Annual Passes - 6 in total per year, 1 for you, plus 5 to gift to loved ones!
  • Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service
  • Company bonus
  • Private pension scheme
  • 40% discount online off LEGO
  • 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities 
  • Plus, many more…

 

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Pay Range

Competitive

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At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters!

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