Business analyst

Job Description

Job Title: Business Analyst | Global Legacy Transformation Project

Location: Hybrid (50/50 split between Fareham & London)

Duration: 6-12 Months (Initial)

Rate: £585.00 per day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)

The Role

We are seeking a high-calibre Business Analyst to drive a critical workstream within our Global Legacy Transformation programme on behalf of a household-name, global luxury beauty and retail brand. You will be the architectural bridge between our international retail operations and IT, spearheading the implementation of a next-generation Point of Sale (POS) solution across our global estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Requirements Engineering: Lead elicitation sessions with international stakeholders to capture nuanced requirements for a global POS rollout.
• End-to-End Documentation: Deliver high-quality artefacts, including Epics, User Stories, and detailed process maps (As-Is/To-Be).
• Process Optimisation: Critically analyse existing retail workflows to identify efficiencies and ensure the new solution adds measurable value.
• Strategic Stakeholder Management: Facilitate workshops that align diverse regional needs with a centralised global template.
• Technical Liaison: Partner with Solution Architects to ensure POS design integrates seamlessly with SAP back-end systems.
• UAT & Quality Assurance: Define acceptance criteria and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure the solution is fit for purpose across different territories.

Experience and Skills Required

• Retail Transformation Expertise: Extensive experience as a Business Analyst within the retail sector, specifically on large-scale or global legacy migrations.
• POS Ecosystem Knowledge: Deep understanding of Point of Sale systems, store operations, and the customer journey.
• SAP Integration (Highly Desirable): Strong familiarity with SAP environments and associated business processes.
• Agile Delivery: Proven proficiency in Agile methodologies and expert-level use of JIRA and Confluence for backlog management.
• Process Mapping: Advanced skills in documenting complex "As-Is" and "To-Be" business processes and workflows.
• Stakeholder Influence: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to manage and influence senior stakeholders across different regions and time zones.
• Analytical Rigor: A data-driven approach to problem-solving with the ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear business language.
• Collaborative Mindset: A track record of working effectively within cross-functional teams (Dev, QA, UX, and Operations).

Benefits

• High-profile, global-scale digital transformation project.
• Premium day rate under Inside IR35 terms.
• Hybrid work flexibility based out of modern hubs in London and Fareham.

Next Steps

If you are interested in this position, please apply directly via this advert with your updated CV. A member of the Randstad team will review your application within 3 working days.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.