Senior Business Analyst

Skillsearch; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join their high-performing PMO team. You will partner with stakeholders to drive process improvements and support large-scale transformation projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, particularly with Finance or ERP systems, and strong analytical skills. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on business success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst working with data and technical systems.
• Experience with Finance, ERP, or platforms such as PeopleSoft, SAP, Workday, or Microsoft D365.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Gaining knowledge of current processes and business practices.
• Drafting business and technical requirements.
• Collaborating with Project Managers on implementations.

Skills

Business process improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

SQL

Communications skills

Tools

Jira

Slack

Asana

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Senior Business Analyst with a passion for improving processes, driving efficiencies, and supporting large-scale transformation projects?

This is an opportunity to join a high-performing PMO team where you will partner with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver impactful change and enable business success.

Responsibilities

• Gaining in-depth knowledge of current processes and business practices through shadowing, interviews, and analysis
• Drafting, validating, and finalising business and technical requirements
• Developing UAT strategies, creating test cases, and managing UAT completion and defect resolution
• Assessing the impact of process changes on people, systems, and business operations to prioritise needs effectively
• Collaborating closely with Project and Programme Managers to support projects from discovery through implementation
• Assisting with implementation activities as required, ensuring solutions meet business needs
• Monitoring and measuring the effectiveness of processes post-implementation to confirm positive impact and long-term value
• Engaging with PMO leadership to align with wider business vision, goals, and initiatives
• Supporting organisational data requirements, including ad hoc reporting and dashboard design for KPI tracking

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst working with data and technical systems
• 5+ years of experience with Finance, ERP, or platforms such as PeopleSoft, SAP, Workday, or Microsoft D365
• Proficiency in creating business cases, user stories, and workflow diagrams, with additional experience in functional requirements, data mapping, and systems migrations
• Knowledge of SQL and experience working with reporting and business intelligence tools
• Strong understanding of business process and lifecycle management principles
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Slack, or Asana (preferred)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use independent judgement to resolve complex issues
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present findings to diverse audiences
• Effective interpersonal skills to influence and guide stakeholders at all levels
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive information

If you are a Senior Business Analyst looking to take the next step in your career and want to play a key role in driving process improvement and transformation in a dynamic environment, this role could be the perfect fit for you.Apply now, or get in touch with Richard Fisher - [e-mail]