Full job descriptionBusiness 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.