IT Business Analyst- Corporate Functions

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    Oct 23
    JN -102025-1990822

    IT Business Analyst- Corporate Functions

    Cork Permanent Competitive

    About the job

    IT Business Analyst - Corporate Functions

    We are seeking an experienced and motivated IT Business Analyst to join a growing Corporate Functions IT team supporting Finance and HR systems.

    This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering business transformation initiatives across multiple projects. You will act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams - helping to design, document, and implement solutions that drive efficiency, automation, and value across corporate functions.

    The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical and communication skills with a solid understanding of IT delivery, data flows, and enterprise systems in a complex organisation.

    What You'll Do

    • Lead requirements gathering and process analysis for multiple Finance and HR technology initiatives.
    • Develop business process models, data-flow diagrams, and impact analyses to support system design.
    • Translate business needs into clear, actionable functional and technical specifications.
    • Work with Product Owners, Project Managers, and Solution Architects to prioritise and deliver against roadmaps.
    • Manage dependencies, traceability, and change control across the delivery lifecycle.
    • Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and ensure seamless deployment into production.
    • Collaborate with third-party vendors and hybrid delivery teams to ensure quality and alignment.
    • Drive continuous improvement, challenging existing processes and identifying opportunities to optimise.

    About You

    You are a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives on solving problems and turning complexity into clarity. You enjoy engaging with both technical and non-technical teams and can communicate insights effectively across all levels of the business.

    What You'll Bring

    Essential:

    • 5+ years of experience in IT, including 2-3 years in a Business Analyst or delivery-focused role.
    • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and IT project delivery.
    • Proven ability to capture, analyse, and communicate business and technical requirements.
    • Experience with Finance and/or HR systems or other enterprise platforms.
    • Skilled in working with third-party vendors and hybrid teams.
    • Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or DevOps methodologies.
    • Excellent stakeholder management, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

    Desirable:

    • Experience in digital transformation or change management.
    • Project Management or Agile certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMI, Scrum).
    • Strong interest in data-driven process improvement.