Technical Business Analyst

Technical Business Analyst - Contract (Outside IR35) Location: Chippenham (3 days onsite / 2 remote) Rate: £350-£400 per day Duration: 3 months

We are seeking a technically strong Business Analyst to join a fast-paced organisation on an initial 3-month contract, supporting improvements across core business systems and operational processes.

This environment is dynamic, evolving, and relatively unstructured, so the successful candidate must be comfortable operating with ambiguity, taking ownership, and delivering outcomes in a fast-moving business. The Role As a Technical Business Analyst, you will be responsible for identifying opportunities for improvement, translating business needs into technical solutions, and supporting delivery across the full project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include

Collaborating with stakeholders across operations, logistics, sales, and IT to gather and analyse requirements

Evaluating and optimising end-to-end workflows, particularly in production and order fulfilment

Translating business requirements into clear functional and technical specifications

Producing high-quality documentation including user stories, process maps, BRDs, and SRS documents

Working with internal teams and third-party providers to enhance and integrate systems (ERP/MIS, scheduling, inventory, etc.)

Supporting system testing, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure solutions meet requirements

Acting as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful delivery

Navigating and delivering effectively in a fast-paced, low-structure environment where priorities may shift

Key Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a Business Analyst (ideally 5-7+ years) within manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain environments

Experience working in fast-paced organisations with minimal structure, able to operate independently and bring clarity to ambiguity

Strong technical understanding of system architecture, APIs, integrations, and databases

Advanced SQL skills for data extraction, validation, and analysis

Experience with EDI, XML/JSON, or middleware/integration tools

Strong process modelling and optimisation experience (Lean / Six Sigma beneficial)

Experience producing detailed functional and technical documentation

Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile delivery

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

Background in print, publishing, or manufacturing environments

Experience working with ERP/MIS systems, production planning, or warehouse/fulfilment solutions

Additional Information

My client has limited interview slots and they are looking to fill this vacancy by the end of the month. I have limited slots for 1st stage interviews next week, so if you're interested, get in touch ASAP with a copy of your most up-to-date CV and contact me directly via email.

Please Note: This is a contract role for UK residents only. This role does not offer sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and credit check.

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