IT Business Analyst
12 Month Fixed Term Contract | £60,000
Location: Surrey (Hybrid - 3 days on site)
We are recruiting an experienced IT-focused Business Analyst to join a well-established organisation on a 12-month fixed term contract, supporting the delivery of business-critical systems and transformation initiatives.
This role is heavily delivery-oriented, with a strong emphasis on end-to-end system implementation (eg HR, ERP, Finance platforms). You will play a key role in shaping solutions, working closely with third-party suppliers, and ensuring successful implementation from requirements through to delivery.
Operating within a Matrix environment, you will act as the bridge between business stakeholders, IT, and external vendors to ensure solutions are aligned, scalable and deliver real business value.
Key Responsibilities
* Elicit, analyse, and document business and system requirements across multiple initiatives
* Lead and support end-to-end system implementations (HR, ERP, Finance and similar platforms)
* Act as the primary interface between business stakeholders, IT teams, and external suppliers/vendors
* Design and produce RFPs (Request for Proposals), supporting vendor selection processes
* Collaborate with suppliers to shape and refine solution design and delivery approaches
* Translate business needs into clear, structured technical requirements and solution deliverables
* Facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings and process walkthroughs
* Manage multiple workstreams, ensuring delivery to agreed timelines and priorities
* Provide clear updates on progress, risks and dependencies to stakeholders and leadership
* Validate change requests to ensure alignment with business value and strategic objectives
Required Experience
* Proven commercial experience as an IT Business Analyst
* Strong track record of delivering end-to-end system implementations (eg HR, ERP, Finance systems)
* Experience working directly with third-party suppliers and vendors to deliver solutions
* Experience designing and managing RFP processes
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a Matrix organisation
* Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences and vice versa
* Experience working with complex, multi-user systems (cloud and/or on-premise)
* Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies (PRINCE2 or similar beneficial)
* Strong documentation and presentation skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
* Background in an SME environment preferred
* Degree or equivalent, with a recognised Business Analysis qualification desirable
* Willingness to work on site in Surrey at least 3 days per week
What's on Offer
* £60,000 salary
* 12-month fixed term contract
* Hybrid working model (3 days in office)
* Collaborative and supportive working environment
* Opportunity to play a key role in major systems implementations and transformation initiatives
* Exposure to a global organisation and complex product landscape