Business Analyst - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Purview services; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in York is seeking a Business Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves conducting requirements elicitation, leading stakeholder workshops, and delivering key documentation. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years of experience and is proficient in systems like Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Azure DevOps. Flexible working is offered, requiring only 2-3 days per month on-site.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Opportunity to contribute to innovative improvements

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Business Analyst experience.
• Proven track record in defining and delivering requirements for complex projects.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct requirements elicitation, documentation, and sign-off.
• Lead workshops with stakeholders to define processes and requirements.
• Communicate and report requirements effectively.

Skills

Business Analyst experience

Knowledge of ERP, CRM, Finance Systems

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Azure DevOps

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Overview

Business Analyst (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: Harrogate or York (Flexible Working, 2-3 days/month on-site)

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct requirements elicitation, documentation, and sign-off to align deliverables with business needs.
• Lead and document workshops with stakeholders to define existing processes, data sources, and requirements.
• Deliver process flows, data schemas, and dependency maps on schedule, escalating issues as needed.
• Communicate and report requirements effectively, ensuring timely stakeholder sign-off.
• Assess workload risks, support colleagues, and drive personal development through innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of Business Analyst experience, with knowledge of ERP, CRM, and Finance Systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365).
• Proven track record in defining and delivering requirements for complex projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage all levels.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Azure DevOps (ADO), JIRA, or similar tools for user story management.
• Customer-focused, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of agile and hybrid project methods.
• Experience with collaboration tools like Confluence.

Benefits

• Flexible working policy.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative business improvements.