Business Systems Analyst

Senior Business Systems Analyst / Project Manager (Contract - Outside IR35)

£550 - £600/day | Fully Remote (UK) | 4 Month Programme initially

A leading global financial services organisation is undertaking a major process-automation and optimisation initiative across its EMEA operations. They are looking for an experienced Senior Business Systems Analyst / Hybrid Project Manager to drive high-impact workflow improvements and deliver technical automation solutions end-to-end.

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role where you'll analyse current processes, design future-state workflows, and build the automation and reporting that brings them to life.

The Opportunity

You'll join a high-visibility programme within the EMEA Centre of Excellence, tasked with transforming manual, fragmented processes into streamlined, automated workflows. The environment is fast-paced, the timelines are tight, and the impact is immediate - ideal for someone who thrives on ownership and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Delivery - Lead end-to-end implementation of strategic process-improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Process Analysis - Assess current workflows, identify inefficiencies, and design optimised future-state processes.
  • Technical Solution Development
    • Build automation using Power Automate
    • Develop dashboards and reporting in Power BI
    • Apply coding skills (e.g., Python, VBA or similar) to create custom solutions
  • Stakeholder Management - Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, communicate progress, and ensure successful adoption.
  • Strategic-to-Technical Execution - Translate high-level goals into actionable plans while remaining hands-on with delivery.

Required Experience & Skills

  • Extensive experience in business systems analysis and hybrid project management
  • Strong technical proficiency with Power Platform (Power Automate, Power BI)
  • Proven experience coding automation or custom tooling (Python, VBA, or similar)
  • Demonstrated ability to redesign workflows and deliver measurable process improvements
  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder-engagement skills
  • Ability to operate at both strategic and detailed technical levels

Why This Contract?

  • Outside IR35 at £600/day
  • Fully remote (UK-based)
  • High-impact, high-visibility project
  • Autonomy to shape and deliver solutions
  • Modern tooling and freedom to build

Job Details

Company
Oliver James
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / Remote Options
Employment Type
Contractor
Salary
£550 - £600 per day
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