Senior Business Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (1 day onsite, 4 days remote)

Day Rate: Competitive / Outside IR35 (if applicable)

Role Purpose:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst to lead and support a critical systems transformation project. This role will play a key part in shaping business processes, overseeing data migration efforts, and supporting complex systems integrations. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in process mapping, stakeholder engagement, and agile delivery across large-scale, cross-functional initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Mapping & Business Analysis:

• Lead end-to-end analysis of current and future state business processes across multiple functions.
• Facilitate workshops and engage stakeholders to define, document, and optimize core business processes.
• Develop high-quality process maps, user stories, and functional specifications aligned with business needs.
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process automation or improvement.

Data Migration & Governance:

• Define and manage the data migration strategy, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Support data profiling, cleansing, validation, and reconciliation activities.
• Collaborate with data owners to establish data governance practices and ensure data integrity.

Systems Integration & Requirements Gathering:

• Work with technical teams to design and support system integrations between business applications.
• Translate business needs into clear and actionable technical requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend integration tools or technologies, ensuring scalability and compliance.

Agile Delivery & Project Support:

• Participate in agile ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) and contribute to backlog refinement.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Project Managers to ensure clear scope and timely delivery.
• Manage risks and dependencies related to processes, data, or integrations.

Stakeholder Management & Communication:

• Build strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate clearly and effectively across business and technical teams.
• Ensure alignment between business goals, project deliverables, and stakeholder expectations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of Business Analysis experience in complex transformation or systems implementation projects.
• Proven expertise in business process mapping, functional analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience leading data migration and system integration efforts (e.g., CRM, ERP, or custom platforms).
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools like JIRA, Confluence, etc.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and documentation skills.
• Comfortable working across both business and technical teams.