Business Analyst

Randstad; Ramsgate; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a highly skilled Business Analyst with extensive SAP PS experience to support the SAP S/4HANA 2023 implementation on a high-priority project. The role acts as a critical bridge between business users and technical teams, translating complex requirements into effective system designs and ensuring milestones are met.

This Ramsgate-based hybrid position runs until 31 December 2026 with potential extension; it involves coordination across international teams, including the US

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent
• Significant professional experience as Business Analyst or Project Lead
• Proven expertise in SAP PS and ability to learn SAP S/4HANA 2023 quickly
• Strong stakeholder management across international teams (US & Australia)

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive project planning: scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines
• Monitor progress, budget, and KPIs; provide regular status updates to senior stakeholders
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to maintain momentum
• Translate complex business requirements into effective system designs
• Communicate complex information to diverse audiences including sales, customers, and vendors

Skills

SAP PS

Business Analysis

Project Lead

Stakeholder Management

Education

University degree

Tools

SAP S/4HANA 2023

Job description

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Business Analyst with extensive experience in the SAP PS (Project System) module to join our team on a high-priority, ongoing project. This is a critical role that requires immediate attention; we are actively seeking qualified candidates and are prepared to expedite the recruitment process to secure the right talent.

Role Overview

As a Sub-Process Lead, you will serve as a vital link between business users and technical teams, ensuring the successful implementation of SAP S/4 HANA 2023. You will be responsible for translating complex business requirements into effective system designs. This is a temporary assignment scheduled to run until December 31, 2026, with the potential for extension into 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate comprehensive project planning, including scope, objectives, deliverables, and rigorous timeline management.
• Monitor project progress, budget adherence, and key performance indicators, providing regular status updates to senior stakeholders.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure momentum is maintained.
• Simplify complex technical information, tailoring communication to diverse audiences including sales, customers, and vendors.
• Manage resource planning, including both budget and headcount, to optimise project efficiency.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent qualification required.
• Significant professional experience in a Business Analyst or Project Lead capacity.
• Proven technical and functional expertise in the SAP PS module, with the ability to master SAP S/4 HANA 2023 systems quickly.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to resolve conflicts and maintain alignment across international teams in the US and Australia.

Work Environment

This role is based out of the Ramsgate, Kent area. This is a hybrid role with an expectation of minimum 1 day a week onsite. Please note that some flexibility regarding working hours is required due to the international nature of the team.

Role overview:

• Pay per hour: £27.69 - £29.23 (PAYE)
• Contract until 31/12/2026 but could be extended further
• Hybrid working

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.