Business Analyst (Ref: 186282)
Posted 1 day ago by Forsyth Barnes
£400 Per day
Outside
Onsite
Derby, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Business Analyst (Finance Systems) role at Right Legal involves leading business analysis for finance system implementation and document automation projects. The position requires a hands-on approach to drive clarity and momentum in fast-paced environments. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape implementation plans and define requirements for new systems. This contract role is based on-site in Derby for four days a week, with a focus on delivering outcomes effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead business analysis for the implementation of a newly selected finance system.
- Map existing finance processes, identify gaps, and define necessary changes.
- Collaborate with the Finance Director and Head of Ops to shape the implementation plan.
- Clarify configuration needs and ensure business readiness for the new system.
- Support early delivery stages before a dedicated Project Manager joins.
- Analyse current processes from client fact-find through to document creation.
- Define requirements for a new document automation solution.
- Engage with internal teams to understand operational needs.
- Work with the vendor to align technical delivery with business process goals.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Business Analyst on finance system projects.
- Ability to run discovery, define requirements, and identify process improvements.
- Comfortable with light-touch project management (e.g., timelines, prioritisation, stakeholder coordination).
- Confident communicator able to work with senior stakeholders and challenge constructively.
- Strong process mapping and documentation skills.
- Hands-on, pragmatic, and focused on outcomes.
- Experience with document automation or legal tech (e.g., Clarilis, Archa, or similar tools) is a plus.
Salary (Rate): £400 daily
City: Derby
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Legal
Role: Business Analyst (Finance Systems)
Contract: 6–12 months
On-site: 4 days per week (Derby)
Day Rate: £350 - £400
IR Status: Outside
Interview: 1 stage process, onsite preferred (17–19 June)
Start: ASAP after offer
Industry: Legal Services
Overview
Right Legal, a fast-growing wills and probate business in Derby, is kicking off two major transformation projects: a Finance System Implementation and a Document Automation upgrade. We’re looking for a confident, delivery-focused Business Analyst to take ownership of the business analysis across both workstreams. This is a hands-on role for someone who can bring structure, clarity, and momentum to fast-moving projects.
Key Responsibilities
Finance Transformation
Lead business analysis for the implementation of a newly selected finance system
Map existing finance processes, identify gaps, and define what needs to change
Work with the Finance Director and Head of Ops to shape the implementation plan
Clarify configuration needs and ensure business readiness for the new system
Support the early delivery stages before a dedicated Project Manager joins
Document Automation
Analyse current processes from client fact-find through to document creation
Define requirements for a new document automation solution (replacing a legacy tool)
Engage with internal teams to understand operational needs
Work with the vendor to align technical delivery with business process goals
What We're Looking For
Proven experience as a Business Analyst on finance system projects
Ability to run discovery, define requirements, and identify process improvements
Comfortable with light-touch project management (e.g. timelines, prioritisation, stakeholder coordination)
Confident communicator able to work with senior stakeholders and challenge constructively
Strong process mapping and documentation skills
Hands-on, pragmatic, and focused on outcomes
Nice to have: Experience with document automation or legal tech (e.g. Clarilis, Archa, or similar tools)