Business Analyst

Business Analyst

• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Location: London
• Job Type: Contract, Hybrid (3 days in the office)

We are seeking a detail-oriented Business Analyst to join our team on a six-month contract. This role is crucial for supporting the delivery of a major transformation programme focused on replacing a key legacy system that is central to business processes across content commissioning, rights management, contributor payments, tax compliance, and syndication.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Engage in deep, hands-on discovery and process analysis, working directly with operational users across the business.
• Document complex and often undocumented workflows, producing detailed AS-IS and TO-BE process models.
• Create comprehensive Level 1 and Level 2 process maps using tools like BPMN, Lucidchart, and Visio.
• Investigate and document the use of offline tools and workarounds that bypass system limitations.
• Capture and document detailed business logic, including complex edge cases and exceptions.
• Support the Senior Business Analyst in discovery sessions, capturing detailed notes and iteratively updating documentation based on stakeholder input.
• Map data flows between systems and support the translation of process steps into system and integration requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in complex transformation or system replacement programmes.
• Strong capability in detailed process modelling, including Level 1 and Level 2 flows.
• Experience with Lucidchart, Visio, or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of BPMN or structured process modelling approaches.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Experience translating real-world workflows into functional requirements.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, evolving delivery environments.

Desirable Experience:

• Background in media, publishing, or content-led organisations.
• Familiarity with rights management, syndication, or contributor workflows.
• Experience with finance/payroll systems or compliance-heavy environments.
• Knowledge of integrated enterprise systems.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly detail-oriented and methodical.
• Curious and investigative, with a collaborative and adaptable approach.
• Proactive and organised, able to manage multiple streams of work.
• Comfortable working through ambiguity and complexity.

Additional Information:

• This role offers a hybrid working model, requiring three days per week in the office.

To apply for this Business Analyst position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience.