Business Analyst

Fieldfisher; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Dental insurance

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Holiday trading

Flexible working

Job summary

Fieldfisher in Belfast is seeking a Business Analyst to drive finance process improvements and align initiatives with firm strategy. You will collaborate with stakeholders across functions and locations in Europe to deliver measurable operational benefits.

The role sits in IT’s Business Analysis capability, focusing on Finance systems and ERP projects, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience analysing and documenting finance business processes (UML/BPMN).
• Knowledge of how finance processes are supported by systems.
• Background on finance systems/ERP projects and collaborating with finance specialists.
• Ability to map processes and align them to data flows and supporting systems.
• Strong analytical mindset with focus on user outcomes.
• Capable of extracting and documenting business processes and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Elicit and manage requirements from colleagues across multiple locations in Europe.
• Lead analysis of complex business problems, reviewing processes and driving benefits.
• Drive teams on identified problems and opportunities; challenge assumptions.
• Create clear business cases and management reports to justify investments.
• Document requirements using interviews, workshops, surveys, and process analysis.
• Produce documentation with appropriate tools and methods for delivery.
• Engage stakeholders at all levels; support BA capability improvement.
• Stay up-to-date on process, technology, and AI advancements.

Skills

Legal sector experience

Finance process analysis

Finance systems knowledge

Requirements elicitation

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Process documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

UML

BPMN

Job description

The Business Analyst will play a pivotal role in analysing, designing, and delivering business change across the firm. Working closely with stakeholders across all functions, this role ensures that initiatives are aligned with the firm’s strategic goals whilst improving operational efficiency.

This role will sit within the firms Business Analysis capability within IT. The role will work on initiatives to meet the needs of all Practice Groups and Business Services teams however with a strong focus on Finance and Finance Systems.

For a confidential conversation please contact [e-mail]

The Role involves:

• Confidently elicit and effectively manage requirements gathering from colleagues both in person and remotely across multiple locations over Europe.
• Experience leading analysis of complex business problems and opportunities. Reviewing processes, demonstrating critical thinking and support the business in making decisions which will drive benefits and add value against its objectives.
• Drive and challenge business teams on their identified problems and / or opportunities.
• Question assumptions of how a solution will meet their needs.
• Experience undertaking Market analysis and presenting decision makers clear and balanced deliverables.
• Proven experience in the creation of Business cases and management reports to justify investment. Can identify and track measures needed to realise business benefits.
• Identify and document business requirements using a range of business analysis techniques including but not limited to interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, and task and workflow analysis.
• Creation of clear documentation using a broad range of tools and techniques dependent on project delivery method and project needs in line with best practice.
• Strong communication skills, confidently engaging with all stakeholders across the firm at all levels.
• Support team members to continuously improve the firms Business Analysis capability.
• Staying up-to-date on the latest process, technology and AI advancements.

Key Skills:

• Experience of working in the Legal sector.
• Demonstrable experience analysing and documenting finance business processes (using known methods such as UML and BPMN), with a strong understanding of how those processes are supported by finance systems.
• Experience working on finance systems or ERP-related projects and collaborating with finance systems specialists to translate business requirements into system and process improvements.
• Experience undertaking process analysis (notably finance), process mapping, and the alignment of processes to supporting systems and data flows.
• Analytical mindset with ability to resolve complex business problems with excellent user outcomes.
• Ability to extract and document business processes and identify where improvements can be made.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to adapt to different working styles to get the most out of the team and project contributors.
• Can evaluate information gathered and distinguish user requests from the underlying true business needs.
• Strong teamworking skills, actively engages in project and team meetings and suggests areas for improvement for internal processes.
• Commercial awareness and capability to build investment / business focused documentation.
• Understanding of legal operations, workflows, and law firm services.
• Exposure of operating model design creation.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously, managing own time and workload effectively.
• Ability to work on multiple independent projects at the same time and manage competing deadlines.
• Collaborative and approachable, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.

Who are we looking for?

• We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experience can only benefit us.

What do we offer?

• You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
• In the office or WFH? We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
• Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits ¦ Fieldfisher.
• Modern Office Space: Located on Adelaide Street in Belfast City Centre, with excellent commuter links and parking nearby.
• Nurturing your talent: Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely.
• Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.

Why join Fieldfisher?

At Fieldfisher, we know people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves.

We invest in helping our people build fulfilling careers while maintaining a healthy balance with life outside work. From professional development opportunities and wellbeing initiatives to flexible ways of working, we're committed to creating an environment where people can thrive.

As part of our People First approach, we offer a range of support for colleagues and their families. Find out more about our family-friendly approach.

Inclusion at Fieldfisher

We want everyone at Fieldfisher to feel respected, valued and able to succeed.

We're committed to attracting, developing and retaining talented people from all backgrounds and creating opportunities for colleagues to grow and thrive. We believe that different experiences and perspectives strengthen our firm, our teams and the service we provide to clients.

Our Inclusion Networks, colleague-led initiatives, awareness campaigns and learning programmes help build community, encourage understanding and support an environment where everyone feels they belong.

Fieldfisher is proud to be an Opening Doors Employer with Business in the Community Northern Ireland. Through our inclusion and recruitment strategies, we are committed to broadening access to careers, attracting talent from diverse backgrounds, and creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Accessibility and adjustments

We're committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments during your application or interview, please contact the Recruitment team in confidence at [e-mail]. We'll work with you to understand what support you need and ensure you can participate fully in the process.

We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.