Senior Business Analyst at SmithsGroup2

The Senior Business Analyst role will involve partnering with subject matter experts (Process Owners) in the relevant Group and Divisional functions to understand requirements, design solutions to support them, and act as functional subject matter expert for these processes and solutions on an ongoing basis including governing the enhancement process for their specific area. Duties: • Partner with the Group and Divisional stakeholders (where appropriate) to understand the goals and objectives of each function with respect to process automation and continuous improvement • Build and maintain relationships with Global Business Process Owners to shape and prioritise process improvements and core ERP/CRM enhancements • Create quality artifacts such as, BRDs, User Stories, UAT test scripts, functional process specs et al. to support the delivery of transformational activity • Works with Principal BA(s) to: • Collaborate with designers to inform the creation and iteration of prototypes for the services or product to solve the problems users face • Define business process improvements for products or services to inform recommendations identifying clear benefits and contributing to delivery plans • Engage with other functional stakeholders to consider improvement/initiative impacts • Coordinate and work closely with Functional Leads, Project Team Members, and local Business Users to translate requirements into functional capabilities and technical solutions • Follow defined technology and business process best practices in eliciting business requirements for each delivery, influencing cross functional collaboration and coordination in solving business/solution problems • Validate the integrity of the solution(s) introduced, including: 1.) System Testing, 2.) Coordination of UAT, and 3.) Coordination of Regression Testing (where appropriate). Develop process training material and ensure process and system knowledge is embedded across the Business • Ensure system and business processes are accurately documented • Supports manager to: • Lead collaboration with various skill sets and provide a high level of support for clients and colleagues • Measure the benefit and value of services delivered • Maintain and execute a Business Analysis Framework based on IIBA standards • Facilitate business user knowledge and requirements sessions • You should note that your title and job description are not exhaustive, and the Company may require you from time to time to undertake other reasonable tasks within your capacity.   Impact and Scope:  The Senior Business Analyst works across Group and Divisional initiatives, partnering with the business to design and deliver improvements to enterprise processes and supporting systems. The role contributes directly to global standardisation, digital transformation and continuous improvement, making sure solutions are aligned to business priorities and deliver tangible benefits. The role typically spans multiple projects and has influence across functions and regions.   Key Internal & External Relationships Internal • Global and Divisional Business Process Owners • Business Analysts, Project Managers, Architects • Functional Leads, regional and local business stakeholders and subject matter experts  External • Technology vendors and system integrators • Implementation and consulting partners