Description
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We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support global operational, finance, and systems initiatives across multiple regions and teams. This role is responsible for end‑to‑end requirements definition, business process analysis, and translation of stakeholder needs into clear, structured, and actionable documentation that underpins successful delivery.
The Business Analyst acts as a bridge between business stakeholders, technology teams, vendors, and delivery partners, ensuring a shared understanding of scope, requirements, assumptions, constraints, and success criteria. This role plays a critical part in reducing ambiguity, rework, and delivery risk across complex, multi‑country initiatives.
This is a hands‑on, detail‑driven role suited to someone who is comfortable working in imperfect environments, navigating differing regional processes, and bringing clarity and structure to complex problems.
The Business Analyst will need to work European hours and be open to occasional travel.
Responsibilities
Business Analysis & Requirements Definition
Lead structured discovery and analysis activities with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Technology, and Client teamsElicit, analyse, validate, and document business requirements, including:Functional and non‑functional requirementsProcess flows and use casesData and reporting requirementsAssumptions, dependencies, and constraintsProduce clear, high‑quality documentation such as:Business Requirements Documents (BRDs)Functional specificationsProcess maps (current and future state)User stories and acceptance criteria (where applicable)Process & Solution Design
Analyse existing (“as‑is”) business processes, identify gaps, inefficiencies, and risks, and define optimised (“to‑be”) processesWork with technical teams and vendors to translate business needs into feasible, scalable solutionsEnsure requirements are testable, traceable, and aligned to business objectivesStakeholder Management & Communication
Act as a central point of coordination between business and delivery teams.Facilitate workshops, interviews, and working sessions to align understanding and drive decisionsChallenge assumptions constructively and ensure all relevant perspectives are capturedSupport senior stakeholders by distilling complex topics into clear summaries and decision inputsDelivery Support & Quality Assurance
Support delivery teams through build, test, and implementation phases by clarifying requirements and resolving ambiguitiesAssist with UAT planning and execution, including test scenario definition and defect triageEnsure final solutions meet agreed requirements and business intentGovernance & Continuous Improvement
Maintain traceability between business objectives, requirements, and delivered solutionsSupport standardisation of analysis approaches, templates, and documentation across initiativesContribute to improving ways of working across analysis, delivery, and change processesRequired Experience & Skills
Required
Significant experience in a Business Analyst or equivalent role, ideally in a complex, multi‑stakeholder environmentProven track record of delivering clear, structured requirements for system, process, and reporting initiativesStrong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.Experience working across global or multi‑country organisations with differing processes and maturity levelsAbility to work with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders and bridge the gap between themExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior audiencesComfortable working in environments with incomplete information and evolving requirementsDesirable
Experience in finance, operations, or professional services environments.Experience in Marketing / Advertising ProductionExposure to enterprise systems such as ERP, project management, timesheet, HR, or reporting platformsFamiliarity with Agile, hybrid, or waterfall delivery approachesExperience supporting data, integration, or reporting initiativesKey Competencies
Highly structured and detail‑orientedStrong analytical and problem‑solving skillsConfident facilitator who can extract insight from diverse stakeholdersAble to challenge assumptions and drive data clarityComfortable operating as the single point of ownership for definitions and logicAble to balance global standards with local reporting needsPragmatic and delivery‑focused, balancing rigour with momentum.Strong sense of ownership and accountability#LI-CO1
Contract Type :
Permanent
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