Business Analyst

Business Analyst

Edinburgh | £50,000 - £60,000 | Permanent

Published: 12.08.25 Ref: BBBH51961_1755006866

Business Analyst required to join a boutique, highly respected professional services firm in Edinburgh.

With a stellar reputation built on long term client partnerships, this business is at a pivotal moment in its technology evolution. Having recently rolled out a brand new core system, they're eager to push the boundaries, uncovering hidden features, streamlining operations, and pioneering innovative digital solutions including practical AI applications.

The Company

This specialist firm combines stability with agility, operating in a highly regulated sector where precision and client focus are critical. Outsourced IT means strong collaboration with trusted third party suppliers is vital to delivering continuous improvement.

The firm boasts a healthy, forward looking project pipeline including a major intranet redevelopment and a bold initiative to identify and implement real world AI use cases, offering you the chance to be at the forefront of intelligent automation and digital transformation.

The Role

As the sole Business Analyst, you will be the driving force behind business analysis and change management initiatives. You'll need to hit the ground running with proven end to end change experience, confidently managing projects from initial requirements gathering through to delivery and adoption.

Your focus will be on process improvement, analysing and redesigning workflows to create greater efficiency and value. You'll gather and refine requirements, develop recommendations, and champion technology and process optimisation across the business.

Excellent communication is essential, you will build strong relationships with stakeholders, gain buy in, and bring the entire business along on the journey of change and innovation.

This role blends business analysis with project management responsibilities, requiring someone adaptable and organised enough to manage multiple concurrent initiatives, liaise closely with outsourced IT partners, and deliver clear results.

Why This Role?

** Innovation & Impact: Play a central role in exploring how AI can transform business operations from automating routine tasks to delivering actionable insights.
** Hybrid Skill Set: This isn't just business analysis, you'll combine BA expertise with project management leadership to bring ideas to life.
** Diverse Project Pipeline: Engage with a variety of initiatives, from intranet development to AI pilots, with the freedom to innovate.
** Collaborative Environment: Work closely with internal stakeholders and trusted external suppliers in a supportive, agile setting.
** Empowerment & Autonomy: Bring your proactive, adaptable approach to a role where your input drives real change.

Key Skills and Experience

** Proven experience as a Business Analyst leading end to end change initiatives, ideally in a professional services or regulated environment
** Strong process mapping, analysis, and continuous improvement skills
** Solid project management capabilities, confident managing multiple projects, timelines, and suppliers
** Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to build consensus and secure buy in
** Analytical mindset with a passion for identifying efficiencies and implementing practical technology solutions
** Experience with collaboration tools such as SharePoint and MS Teams
** Comfortable working with outsourced IT partners and managing third party relationships

Location and Benefits

Their office is based in Edinburgh City Centre, with excellent transport links. They operate a hybrid working policy with 3 days onsite per week. The salary is competitive at £50,000 to £60,000 plus a strong benefits package.

This role offers the scope to influence real operational change not just designing solutions, but ensuring they're embraced across the business. Your work will directly improve how people work day to day, driving adoption of smarter processes and technology that deliver lasting value.

If this sounds of interest, please apply or reach out to Murray Simpson.

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