Senior Business Analyst - Outside IR35

Opus Recruitment Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Business Analyst for a 12-month contract based in the UK, involving on-site work in Blackburn and possible travel to Benelux and Germany. The ideal candidate will lead requirement gathering, perform end-to-end process mapping, and manage relationships with stakeholders effectively. Excellent proficiency in Visio and familiarity with SAP systems are essential, alongside strong communication and stakeholder management skills. A daily rate of around £400 is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in Business Analysis with strong process mapping.
• Proficiency in Visio or similar workflow tools.
• Strong stakeholder management and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirement gathering exercises and translate findings into actionable deliverables.
• Perform end-to-end process mapping using Visio or equivalent tools.
• Manage stakeholders across multiple regions and functions.
• Apply Six Sigma methodology to optimise processes.
• Collaborate closely with project leads for timely delivery.

Skills

Business Analysis expertise

Process mapping capability

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Multilingual (German, Dutch, or French)

Tools

Visio

SAP

Job description

Senior Business Analyst / Outside IR35 / UK based with on-site work in Blackburn, Benelux and / or Germany (travel required, no fixed schedule) / 12 Month Contract

We are seeking a highly experienced Business Analyst to join a critical project with fast turnaround expectations. This role requires a hands‑on professional who can map end‑to‑end business processes, gather requirements, and engage stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirement gathering exercises and translate findings into actionable deliverables.
• Perform end‑to‑end process mapping using Visio or equivalent tools.
• Manage stakeholders across multiple regions and functions.
• Apply Six Sigma methodology to optimise processes.
• Collaborate closely with project leads to ensure timely delivery of the plan.

Role Requirements

• Proven Business Analysis expertise with strong process mapping capability.
• Proficiency in Visio (or similar workflow tools).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Familiarity with SAP systems (preferred).

Bonus

Multilingual – ideally German, Dutch, or French.

Rate

Around £400 per day.