SAP Business Analyst
+6 months +
+Hybrid London - Soho
+Inside IR35
+£41 ph
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support a large-scale, cross-functional business and technology initiative, with a focus on supply chain processes and systems including SAP S/4HANA, SAP IBP and Infor Nexus.
The successful candidate will act as a key link between business and technical teams, ensuring requirements are clearly defined, processes are documented and validated, and solutions are ready for delivery. You will work closely with business stakeholders, Product Owners, Solution Architects, Developers and IT teams to drive discovery, process analysis, solution design, testing and business readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Lead discovery workshops, stakeholder interviews and requirements-gathering sessions.
Elicit, analyse and document business and functional requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria.
Map As-Is and To-Be business processes using workflows, BPMN, SIPOC and user journeys.
Analyse SAP data flows, file exchanges, system integrations, dependencies and downstream impacts.
Capture current and future master data requirements across products and materials.
Collaborate with Product Owners and Solution Architects to clarify scope, assess options and validate requirements.
Identify process gaps, risks and inefficiencies, recommending practical improvements.
Support development and QA teams throughout solution design, build and testing.
Assist with user acceptance testing (UAT), training materials, translation requirements and operational handover documentation.
Communicate progress, risks, blockers and decisions while supporting prioritisation and scope management.
Essential Skills and Experience
At least 4 years' hands-on Business Analyst experience, including independently gathering and documenting requirements.
Proven experience producing process models, workflows, user stories, acceptance criteria and business requirements documentation.
Foundational understanding of SAP business processes and data/file exchanges between SAP and other systems.
Experience working with business and technical stakeholders across cross-functional delivery teams.
Understanding of material master data management.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to facilitate workshops, challenge assumptions and translate business needs into clear, testable requirements.
A proactive approach to identifying process improvements, managing dependencies and driving actions through to completion.
Desirable Skills
Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP IBP and SAP MDG.
Experience using process modelling tools such as Signavio, Visio, Lucidchart or other BPMN tools.
Background in supply chain, operations or logistics.
Familiarity with project delivery methodologies, UAT, data mapping and file-based integrations.
Qualifications
A degree or equivalent practical experience in Business Analysis, Business Administration, Information Systems or a related discipline.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Business Analyst with strong process analysis skills and SAP knowledge to contribute to a complex business and technology transformation.
If you'd like to discuss this SAP Business Analyst role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch
