Senior Business System Analyst

Senior Business Systems Analyst - Cheshire

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Business Systems Analyst to join their Application Services team. This role plays a key part in driving and enabling business change across IT systems and operational processes.

Working closely with subject matter experts across the organisation, the Senior Business Systems Analyst will act as the conduit between business stakeholders and IT technical teams. You will ensure system changes are clearly defined, fit for purpose, and successfully delivered. The role also includes mentoring Business Analysts, supporting project delivery, and contributing to the continuous improvement of project and business processes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead requirements gathering across multiple business areas using appropriate tools and techniques

Produce clear, detailed functional and system specifications for technical delivery and testing

Work closely with development teams to ensure solutions meet business requirements

Mentor and support Business Analysts within the team

Provide project management support for assigned change initiatives

Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure delivery on time and within budget

Conduct system testing and manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for internal and third-party solutions

Coordinate and deliver user training where required

Support the Head of Application Services in reviewing and improving project and business processes

Represent the IT team and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential:

Proven experience in a Business / Systems Analyst role within an IT development environment

Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)

Experience with project planning and change management

Ability to produce detailed functional specifications suitable for development and testing

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Certified ISEB / BCS Business Analyst

Experience using Jira and MS Office applications

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Desirable:

PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner certification

Experience with in the Financial Services sector

Experience

Extensive end-to-end experience delivering IT system projects and change initiatives

Proven experience transitioning projects into Business-as-Usual operations

Some project management experience within a software development environment

Ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority

Confident presenter, able to communicate business, technical, and project information clearly

Personal Attributes

Proactive, flexible, and solutions-focused with a “can-do” attitude

Collaborative team player with an energetic and positive approach

Customer and results oriented

Comfortable working in a small team environment and under pressure

Eager to learn, share knowledge, and continuously improve

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Senior Business Systems Analyst - Cheshire