Business Analyst (Ref: 186282)

Forsyth Barnes; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in legal services is seeking a Business Analyst to lead finance transformation projects in Derby. This role requires a hands-on approach to project management and the ability to work with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance systems and be focused on delivering successful outcomes through structured analysis and process mapping.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst on finance system projects.
• Ability to run discovery, define requirements, and identify process improvements.
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and outcome-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead business analysis for new finance system implementation.
• Map existing finance processes and identify gaps.
• Define requirements for document automation solution.

Skills

Process mapping

Documentation skills

Communication

Tools

Document automation tools

Job description

Role: Business Analyst (Finance Systems)

Contract: 6–12 months

On-site: 4 days per week (Derby)

Interview: 1 stage process, onsite preferred (17–19 June)

Start: ASAP after offer

Overview

Right Legal, a fast-growing wills and probate business in Derby, is kicking off two major transformation projects: a Finance System Implementation and a Document Automation upgrade. We’re looking for a confident, delivery-focused Business Analyst to take ownership of the business analysis across both workstreams.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can bring structure, clarity, and momentum to fast-moving projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Finance Transformation
• Lead business analysis for the implementation of a newly selected finance system
• Map existing finance processes, identify gaps, and define what needs to change
• Work with the Finance Director and Head of Ops to shape the implementation plan
• Clarify configuration needs and ensure business readiness for the new system
• Support the early delivery stages before a dedicated Project Manager joins
• Document Automation
• Analyse current processes from client fact-find through to document creation
• Define requirements for a new document automation solution (replacing a legacy tool)
• Engage with internal teams to understand operational needs
• Work with the vendor to align technical delivery with business process goals

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst on finance system projects
• Ability to run discovery, define requirements, and identify process improvements
• Comfortable with light-touch project management (e.g. timelines, prioritisation, stakeholder coordination)
• Confident communicator able to work with senior stakeholders and challenge constructively
• Strong process mapping and documentation skills
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and focused on outcomes

Nice to have:

• Experience with document automation or legal tech (e.g. Clarilis, Archa, or similar tools)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst and Finance

• Industries

  Legal Services

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