Business Analyst

Business Analyst Location: Northampton (Hybrid, based on-site once a week) Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Our client is seeking a Business Analyst to work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to analyse current processes, define requirements, and support the delivery of improved business and technology solutions. This role will play a key part in shaping business change initiatives, ensuring that processes, systems, and requirements are clearly defined and aligned with organisational objectives. You will act as a bridge between business and technical teams, supporting the successful delivery of system improvements and modernisation programmes. Key responsibilities • Conduct detailed process mapping to understand and document current workflows • Identify inefficiencies and support the design of improved future-state processes • Gather, analyse, and document functional and non-functional requirements • Facilitate workshops with stakeholders to challenge existing processes and define new ways of working • Translate business requirements into clear, structured documentation for technical teams and suppliers • Ensure alignment between business objectives and system capabilities • Support system change and migration activities, including transitions to cloud-based platforms • Work closely with IT teams and external partners to support delivery of solutions • Support data migration activities, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and security of data • Evaluate existing systems and support recommendations for improvement or replacement • Assist with the implementation and rollout of new systems and platforms • Support user acceptance testing (UAT) planning and execution • Contribute to the creation of training materials and user documentation • Act as a liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and external suppliers Required experience • Proven experience working as a Business Analyst in a complex organisational environment • Strong experience in process mapping, requirements gathering, and business process improvement • Experience supporting system change or migration projects, ideally to cloud-based solutions • Strong understanding of systems integration and data migration principles • Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and external suppliers • Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently Skills & attributes • Strong attention to detail with a structured and methodical approach • Confident facilitator able to challenge assumptions constructively • Able to translate complex business needs into clear documentation • Collaborative and adaptable working style • Comfortable working across both business and technical environments • Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst to join a forward-thinking organisation and play a key role in delivering meaningful business and systems change within a dynamic environment.