Business Analyst

The Business Analyst will play a pivotal role in analysing, designing, and delivering business change across the firm. Working closely with stakeholders across all functions, this role ensures that initiatives are aligned with the firm’s strategic goals whilst improving operational efficiency.

This role will sit within the firms Business Analysis capability within IT. The role will work on initiatives to meet the needs of all Practice Groups and Business Services teams however with a strong focus on Finance and Finance Systems.

The Role involves:

• Confidently elicit and effectively manage requirements gathering from colleagues both in person and remotely across multiple locations over Europe.
• Experience leading analysis of complex business problems and opportunities. Reviewing processes, demonstrating critical thinking and support the business in making decisions which will drive benefits and add value against its objectives.
• Drive and challenge business teams on their identified problems and / or opportunities.
• Question assumptions of how a solution will meet their needs.
• Experience undertaking Market analysis and presenting decision makers clear and balanced deliverables.
• Proven experience in the creation of Business cases and management reports to justify investment. Can identify and track measures needed to realise business benefits.
• Identify and document business requirements using a range of business analysis techniques including but not limited to interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, and task and workflow analysis.
• Creation of clear documentation using a broad range of tools and techniques dependent on project delivery method and project needs in line with best practice.
• Strong communication skills, confidently engaging with all stakeholders across the firm at all levels.
• Support team members to continuously improve the firms Business Analysis capability.
• Staying up-to-date on the latest process, technology and AI advancements.

Key Skills:

• Demonstrable experience analysing and documenting finance business processes (using known methods such as UML and BPMN), with a strong understanding of how those processes are supported by finance systems.
• Experience working on finance systems or ERP-related projects and collaborating with finance systems specialists to translate business requirements into system and process improvements.
• Experience undertaking process analysis (notably finance), process mapping, and the alignment of processes to supporting systems and data flows.
• Analytical mindset with ability to resolve complex business problems with excellent user outcomes.
• Ability to extract and document business processes and identify where improvements can be made.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to adapt to different working styles to get the most out of the team and project contributors.
• Can evaluate information gathered and distinguish user requests from the underlying true business needs.
• Strong teamworking skills, actively engages in project and team meetings and suggests areas for improvement for internal processes.
• Commercial awareness and capability to build investment / business focused documentation.

Desirable skills:

• Experience of working in the Legal sector.
• Understanding of legal operations, workflows, and law firm services.
• Exposure of operating model design creation.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously, managing own time and workload effectively.
• Ability to work on multiple independent projects at the same time and manage competing deadlines.
• Collaborative and approachable, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.

Who are we looking for?

• We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experience can only benefit us.

What do we offer?

• You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
• In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
• Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits ¦ Fieldfisher.
• Modern Office Space: Located on Adelaide Street in Belfast City Centre, with excellent commuter links and parking nearby.
• Nurturing your talent: Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely.
• Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.

Inclusion at Fieldfisher

At Fieldfisher, inclusion is central to how we work. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to succeed.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or once you join us, we will work with you to put the right support in place. Examples include extra time for assessments, accessible document formats, alternative interview formats, quiet rooms, or physical and technological accessibility support.

For information about the accessibility features of our Belfast office, please visit Fieldfisher Belfast Office Accessibility Information

What to do next:

• Click 'Apply Now', complete an online application and upload a CV.
• Successful applications will be invited to a 20–30-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
• Every role recruits differently. But we'll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises.
• For hybrid opportunities, you'll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.
• We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only, but we can't always promise that. We will work around everyone's availability. You can contact us at anita.magorrian@fieldfisher.com.

We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.

Fieldfisher is a European law firm with market-leading practices in many of the world's most dynamic sectors. We are an exciting, forward-thinking organisation with a particular focus on technology, financial services, energy & natural resources, and life sciences.

We are a law firm built around people with all their diversity and we strike a healthy balance between legal excellence and a down-to-earth practical approach to our clients' needs. We believe The Future is Human, so we choose a collaborative approach with an intense focus on the end-user and consider carefully how to shape our services to add the most value to our clients.