Business Analyst - Strategic & Finance Process Improvement
Location: Belfast (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days remote)
Team Size: 4 (Manager, Senior BA, BA, new hire)
Role Summary:
We're seeking a Business Analyst who thrives in a strategic, initiation-stage role, someone who can connect big-picture business goals with practical, data-driven solutions. The first year will focus heavily on finance process improvement, but you'll also work across multiple business areas within a professional services environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Initiation-stage analysis: Work with stakeholders and enterprise architects to shape project scope, gather high-level requirements, and prepare robust business cases.
- Finance process improvement: Analyse current billing, invoicing, and WIP processes to identify quick wins and strategic changes.
- Business case production: Develop clear, evidence-based proposals for C-suite decision-making.
- Stakeholder management: Build trust quickly with stakeholders at all levels, from operational teams to executives.
- Process mapping & recommendations: Present findings in a clear, accessible way for both operational staff and senior leadership.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- 2-3+ years' experience as a Business Analyst (professional services or finance sector preferred).
- Proven delivery of finance process improvements.
- Strong track record in business case development and ROI analysis.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build rapport with challenging stakeholders.
- Skilled in process mapping (UML, BPMN, or other).
- Tech-agnostic; ERP/CRM knowledge (Dynamics 365 or similar) advantageous but not required.
Ideal Background:
- Professional services (legal, accountancy, consultancy, financial services).
- Mix of finance operations knowledge and BA project experience.
- Comfortable managing 3-4 concurrent projects in a fast-moving environment.
Why Join:
- Small, high-impact BA team where your work directly shapes firm strategy.
- Variety: finance will be your first focus, but you'll contribute across multiple business areas.
- Growing presence in Belfast with plans for a central city office within 12 months.
Please apply now if you are meeting the above criteria or contact Andrew Harrison directly to discuss further.
