A consulting firm seeks a Business Analyst to engage with business and technical stakeholders in the United Kingdom. This role involves gathering requirements, analyzing processes, and driving solutions in finance and IT transformation projects. The ideal candidate must possess a degree related to finance or IT and have experience in business analysis, with skills in SQL and project management tools like JIRA. The position requires effective communication and the ability to analyze data to support decision-making.
Qualifications
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and validate business requirements.
Analyze current processes to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
Perform data analysis to support decision-making and develop actionable insights.
Assist in planning and executing projects to ensure timely delivery.
Responsibilities
Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements.
Analyze business processes and develop process maps.
Design and optimize solutions for operational efficiency.
Communicate findings through dashboards and reports.
Skills
Requirements Gathering
Process Analysis
Solution Development
Data Analysis
Project Management Support
Stakeholder Communication
Training and Support
Education
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or Computer Science
Tools
SQL
.NET
API integration
JIRA
Job description
Job Description
The Business Analyst will engage with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze processes, and drive solution delivery.
This role supports project teams in analyzing data, documenting processes, and enhancing business performance through technology initiatives.
This is a hands‑on, client‑facing opportunity with exposure to both finance and IT transformation projects.
Key Responsibilities / Required Skillset
Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, document, and validate business requirements, ensuring clarity on project objectives and deliverables.
Process Analysis: Analyze current business processes to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities. Develop process maps and workflow diagrams to illustrate current and future states.
Solution Development: Work closely with cross‑functional teams to design, implement, and optimize solutions that meet business needs and improve operational efficiency.
Data Analysis: Perform data analysis to support decision‑making and provide actionable insights into business performance. Develop dashboards and reports to communicate findings effectively.
Project Management Support: Assist in planning, executing, and monitoring projects to ensure timely delivery within budget. Provide regular status updates to stakeholders using tools such as JIRA.
Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation including business requirements, process flows, and project plans, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
Stakeholder Communication: Act as a bridge between business and technical teams, facilitating clear communication and alignment on project goals and progress.
Training and Support: Develop training materials, conduct training sessions, and provide ongoing support to end users to ensure successful adoption of new processes and systems.
Educational & Professional Requirements: Degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Good‑to‑Have Skills: Technical Skills: SQL, .NET, API integration knowledge. Familiarity with IT systems and processes, including finance‑related systems, to support technology‑driven business transformations.
Experience: Hands‑on experience as a Business Analyst in finance, IT, or technology transformation projects is preferred.