Business Analyst (COINS – Commercial & Bill of Quants Focus) up to £595 per day | Outside IR35 | 6‑month initial contract with strong extension possibility (up to 18 months) | Birmingham / Hybrid
We are seeking an experienced Contract Business Analyst to support a major COINS ERP upgrade programme for a leading organisation in the construction and housebuilding sector.
The client is specifically looking for a business‑focused, functional Business Analyst, rather than a technical specialist. The role requires someone confident operating in the business, engaging heavily with commercial teams, and acting as the face of IT.
Key Responsibilities
Engage directly with commercial, finance, and operational stakeholders to elicit, define, and challenge business requirements.
Lead as‑is / to‑be process analysis and support the design of future‑state operating models.
Define, document, and support the rollout of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Provide functional BA support to a COINS ERP upgrade (v12.05), enhancements, and data migration activities.
Work closely with the business to ensure COINS supports commercial controls, governance, and reporting.
Support user acceptance testing and business readiness activities.
Act as a trusted intermediary between business users and IT delivery teams.Skills & Experience Required
Proven COINS ERP experience (essential)
Strong background as a functional / business‑facing Business Analyst.
Experience supporting ERP upgrades, enhancements, and data migration from a business perspective.
Strong understanding of commercial processes, ideally within construction or housebuilding.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including senior commercial stakeholders.
Confidence to challenge current processes and drive adoption of new ways of working.
Experience producing process maps, functional requirements, and SOP documentation.
Proficient with Visio or similar tools.Highly Desirable
Experience delivering at least one BoQ implementation, ideally within COINS.
Exposure to ERP cloud migration readiness or preparation.
Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments.Contract Details
Rate: £595 per day
IR35: Outside IR35
Duration: 6‑month initial contract with strong extension possibility (up to 18 months)
Location: Hybrid — ideally 2 days per week onsite in Birmingham (up to 3 if required)