Business Analyst

Business Analysts could play a central role in bridging technology and business needs, translating complex requirements into actionable solutions that drive organisational change. This contract opportunity in London invites experienced analysts to contribute to digital transformation initiatives, working across systems, data and process improvement.

Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.

About the opportunity

This is an opportunity to register your interest in Business Analyst positions within a dynamic, collaborative environment. Roles of this type may sit within organisations undertaking digital modernisation, cloud migration or operational improvement programmes. The work could involve partnering across technology, finance and operations teams to gather requirements, map processes, analyse data quality, and guide the delivery of systems change that improves how the business operates.

• Typical role overview
• Location: London, Greater London, England
• Type: Contract · Full-time
• Rate: £350–450 per day
• Focus: Requirements gathering · Process mapping · Systems analysis · Data quality
• What you would do

Typical responsibilities could include:

• Gathering and documenting business and technical requirements from stakeholders across multiple teams
• Mapping current processes and identifying opportunities for improvement or automation
• Conducting systems analysis to understand how applications, data pipelines and infrastructure support business goals
• Performing data requirements gathering and quality analysis to ensure data integrity and usability
• Creating documentation using industry-standard formats such as BPMN, UML and process models
• Engaging stakeholders at various levels to understand pain points, validate solutions and manage expectations
• Supporting the definition of acceptance criteria and test scenarios for new systems or changes
• Analysing financial and operational impact of proposed improvements or system implementations
• Contributing to the evaluation of technology platforms, integrations and architectural decisions
• What you could bring

Most roles of this type require the following:

Must-have

3+ years' experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar requirements-gathering, process-mapping or systems analysis role

• Demonstrated experience with requirements gathering and stakeholder management
• Knowledge of process mapping methodologies and tools (BPMN, UML or equivalent)
• Understanding of systems architecture, APIs, microservices and integration patterns
• Experience analysing data requirements and data quality in operational or analytical contexts
• Familiarity with financial or operational process improvement
• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Computer Science or a related discipline
• Strong communication and documentation skills, with ability to translate between business and technical audiences
• Nice-to-have
• Experience working within Agile delivery teams
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) or containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with modern development practices (CI/CD, infrastructure as code with Terraform)
• Knowledge of ERP systems, SAP S/4HANA or SAP RISE
• Experience with data pipeline design or data quality frameworks
• Exposure to business intelligence tools such as Power BI
• CSDR, QMS or related quality/compliance experience
• What roles of this type could offer

Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:

• Opportunity to influence how technology and process change are shaped within the organisation
• Exposure to modern cloud architecture, distributed systems and digital transformation initiatives
• Scope to develop depth across business systems, data quality and operational improvement
• Working alongside cross-functional teams spanning technology, finance and operations
• Flexible contract engagement with potential for extension based on project outcomes
• Ability to see the direct impact of analysis and recommendations translated into implemented solutions
• About SThree

SThree is the global STEM workforce consultancy.

We advise businesses, build expert teams and deliver project solutions to outpace tomorrow, together.

Across the UK, we connect talented specialists with cutting-edge opportunities across technology, engineering, life sciences and financial services supported by our offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Leeds

How to register interest

If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.

Disclaimer:

Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.