Business Analyst

Major Arts & Entertainment business based in London are looking for a Business Analyst to assist them through a one year fixed term contract covering a maternity leaver. This is fantastic opportunity for you to work in a highly

rewarding organisation with excellent working conditions and hours. Our client is also keen for candidates to work in a hybrid model, working 3 days at the offices and 2 days at home.

Hours 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm,

Title: Interim Business Analyst - 1 year Fixed Contract

Main purpose of the job

To work on designated projects and priorities across the Group to:

• Engage and communicate with business users and stakeholders
• Gather business requirements and user stories that reflect business needs
• Collect and analyse non-functional requirements
• Process mapping and business modelling
• Create acceptance tests based on requirements
• Ensure the quality and business value of technology and digital solutions
• Apply best practices for effective communication and problem-solving

Main Responsibilities

• Analysis of Business Needs
• Gather any information as required for ongoing projects to understand client needs, work in progress and effect a smooth handover and transition period for the interim role
• Collect, understand, and communicate the business requirements for applications, projects, and features, translating these into written specifications or user stories.
• Assist with the development of business cases for new projects and supplier tender exercises
• Evaluate and investigate solutions using a range of approaches, including researching competitor products, commercially available solutions
• Analyse and document business processes and appropriately model new processes that support the overall business objectives
• Communicate and present requirements and solution specifications to stakeholders and delivery teams to gain buy-in for the proposed solution. Manage the approval and sign-off on documents and solutions as appropriate
• Work with and maintain an effective set of business analysis tools and methodologies which are fit for purpose for the organisation

Delivery of Solutions

• Support, facilitate, or execute acceptance tests, ensuring the delivered solution meets the business requirements and agreed quality criteria
• Collaborate with development and technology teams to ensure the delivery of solutions to a high standard, and within agreed timescales and budget

Continuous Improvement

• Identify efficiencies in business processes and solutions and where appropriate identify solutions which will support revenue generating activities
• Be at the forefront of emerging technologies and understand their relevance
• Gather, analyse, and report usage data or other such relevant data in support of measuring the performance of solutions
• Manage own learning and continuous professional development relevant to the role; undertake any study or qualifications as required
• Support a culture of information sharing, collaborative working and team working
• Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Business analysis experience to identify user and stakeholder needs and define Digital Development and Technology solutions
• Experience in gathering information and documenting business process analysis
• Experience in communicating concepts and ideas to stakeholders at all levels within organisations, including oral and written presentations, proposals, technical specifications, and reports
• Ability to simplify complex problems into component parts and evaluate systematically
• Evidence of problem solving and providing effective creative solutions
• The ability to conduct cost / benefit analysis

Technology

• Experience in the application of Microsoft product including SharePoint, Visio, Microsoft Project, Jira, office systems and enterprise systems such as CRM and finance systems
• Good understanding and interest in technology
• Experience of working in Agile delivery environments with knowledge of scrum and Kanban methodologies or ability to learn and become operational in a short space of time

Project Management Skills

• Good project planning, project management and delivery skills
• Focus and drive, proven ability to deliver to deadlines
• Consistently able to champion change and embrace new working practices
• Flexibility to work to changed priorities or organisational needs
• Ability to work consistently under pressure

People skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience of technical writing
• Able to maintain positive relations with all user groups and stakeholders
• Diplomacy and ability to communicate and engage with a broad range of stakeholders
• Ability to negotiate and agree priorities with project stakeholders, resolving conflict where necessary
• Experience of running workshops and working successfully with cross discipline teams
• A strong team player, able to work collaboratively in a team environment

Continuous Improvement

• Ability to work to and support a culture of continuous improvement
• Commitment to delivering a high-quality service and high standard of work
• Commitment to managing own learning and continuous professional development relevant to the role