Interim Business Analyst

SF Partners; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners seeks an experienced Interim Business Analyst to support a major transformation programme in Birmingham. The role involves gathering requirements, mapping processes and delivering clear, actionable specifications for cross-functional teams.

Candidates should thrive in complex environments and be comfortable working in a hands-on, contract setting with senior stakeholders. The position is hybrid (1 day onsite, 4 days remote) with a daily rate of around £500 and an initial 6-month

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating as a Business Analyst within complex transformation or change programmes.
• Strong requirements gathering, process mapping and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Experience working across business operations, technology and project delivery teams.
• Excellent documentation skills, including business requirements, process flows and gap analysis.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and challenge existing processes.
• Experience supporting end-to-end project delivery, from discovery through to implementation.
• Comfortable operating independently within an interim or contract environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering through interviews, workshops and analysis.
• Analyse processes to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Develop As-Is and To-Be process maps, business requirements and supporting docs.
• Collaborate with PMO, project delivery and operations teams to support programme delivery.
• Translate business needs into clear functional and non-functional requirements.
• Conduct gap analyses and impact assessments for change initiatives.
• Support solution design, testing, UAT and implementation activities.
• Identify and manage dependencies, risks and issues related to requirements.
• Ensure changes align with organisational objectives and operational needs.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Process mapping

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation

Communication

End-to-end delivery

Contract/interim work

Job description

Interim Business Analyst - Business Transformation

Location: Birmingham - Hybrid (1 day onsite, 4 days remote)
Day Rate: Circa £500 per day
Contract Length: Initial 6 months, with potential extensions
IR35 Status: Outside IR35 - Subject to Confirmation

The Opportunity

We are working with a large, established organisation undergoing a programme of business and operational transformation.

They are looking to appoint an experienced Interim Business Analyst to support the delivery of key change initiatives, working closely with senior stakeholders, operational teams and project delivery functions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Business Analyst who enjoys working across complex business environments, improving processes and translating business requirements into practical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering activities through stakeholder interviews, workshops and business analysis.
• Analyse existing business processes, identifying inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop detailed As-Is and To-Be process maps, business requirements and supporting documentation.
• Work closely with Project Managers, PMO teams and operational stakeholders to support programme delivery.
• Translate business needs into clear functional and non-functional requirements.
• Conduct gap analysis and impact assessments to support business change initiatives.
• Support solution design, testing, UAT and implementation activities.
• Identify and manage dependencies, risks and issues relating to business requirements.
• Ensure proposed changes align with organisational objectives and operational requirements.

Experience Required

• Proven experience operating as a Business Analyst within complex transformation or change programmes.
• Strong requirements gathering, process mapping and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Experience working across business operations, technology and project delivery teams.
• Excellent documentation skills, including business requirements, process flows and gap analysis.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and challenge existing processes.
• Experience supporting end-to-end project delivery, from discovery through to implementation.
• Comfortable operating independently within an interim or contract environment.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within financial services, pensions, investment management or the public sector.
• Exposure to regulatory, governance or operational transformation programmes.
• Experience working within structured programme or portfolio delivery environments.

The Contract

An initial 6-month engagement with potential for extension, offering a highly flexible hybrid arrangement with just one day per week onsite in Birmingham.