Business Analyst - Strategic & Finance Process Improvement Location: Belfast (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days remote) Team Size: 4 (Manager, Senior BA, BA, new hire) Role Summary: We're seeking a Business Analyst who thrives in a strategic, initiation-stage role, someone who can connect big-picture business goals with practical, data-driven solutions. The first year will focus heavily on finance process improvement, but you'll also work across multiple business areas within a professional services environment. Key Responsibilities: Initiation-stage analysis: Work with stakeholders and enterprise architects to shape project scope, gather high-level requirements, and prepare robust business cases. Finance process improvement: Analyse current billing, invoicing, and WIP processes to identify quick wins and strategic changes. Business case production: Develop clear, evidence-based proposals for C-suite decision-making. Stakeholder management: Build trust quickly with stakeholders at all levels, from operational teams to executives. Process mapping & recommendations: Present findings in a clear, accessible way for both operational staff and senior leadership. Essential Skills & Experience: 2-3+ years' experience as a Business Analyst (professional services or finance sector preferred). Proven delivery of finance process improvements. Strong track record in business case development and ROI analysis. Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build rapport with challenging stakeholders. Skilled in process mapping (UML, BPMN, or other). Tech-agnostic; ERP/CRM knowledge (Dynamics 365 or similar) advantageous but not required. Ideal Background: Professional services (legal, accountancy, consultancy, financial services). Mix of finance operations knowledge and BA project experience. Comfortable managing 3-4 concurrent projects in a fast-moving environment. Why Join: Small, high-impact BA team where your work directly shapes firm strategy. Variety: finance will be your first focus, but you'll contribute across multiple business areas. Growing presence in Belfast with plans for a central city office within 12 months. Please apply now if you are meeting the above criteria or contact Andrew Harrison directly to discuss further. Skills: BA UML BPMN ERP CRM Finance Systems Benefits: Work From Home