Lead Business Analyst

Role Overview:

Our L+P client are seeking a highly experienced Lead Business Analyst to join our Edinburgh based team for a 6 months initial contract to drive HR transformation initiatives within a dynamic financial services environment. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Oracle HCM, a strong understanding of HR processes, and a proven track record of delivering complex transformation programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead business analysis activities across HR transformation programmes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business requirements related to Oracle HCM modules (Core HR, Talent Management, Payroll, etc.).
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and support solution design.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and process mapping sessions with HR, IT, and business stakeholders.
• Work closely with implementation partners and technical teams to ensure Oracle HCM solutions meet business requirements.
• Support change management and training activities to ensure successful adoption of new HR systems and processes.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to junior analysts within the team.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience as a Business Analyst
• Scotland based
• Proven experience working on HR transformation projects within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle HCM Cloud - including configuration, workflows, and reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with data migration, integration, and testing processes.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.