Business Analyst Cutover

Cutover Business Analyst

Role/ Context

Altum Consulting is currently working with a large multi-national that successfully completed a major acquisition this year. They've mobilised the integration management office to drive synergies and efficiencies across people, process, technology, and data.

We're recruiting a Cutover Business Analyst to join on an initial 6-month engagement. You'll play a vital role in planning and executing a seamless cutover strategy for migrating the acquisition into their SAP environment, ensuring minimal disruption to the organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Business Analysis:
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across the acquiring and acquired entities to understand business needs and translate those needs into actionable cutover requirements.
  • Analyse current business processes and workflows for both companies, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement during the cutover.
  • Develop detailed user stories, data mapping strategies, and process flows to guide the cutover process.
  • Document system functionalities and user workflows for the new SAP environment.
  • Identify and document potential training needs for impacted users.
• Cutover Support:
  • Assist the team developing cutover plans, outlining all required migration steps, timelines, and resource needs.
  • Assist with risk identification and develop mitigation strategies to address potential cutover challenges.
  • Ensure system designs balance both functional and non-functional requirements, considering user needs and technical limitations.
  • Participate in system testing and user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure a smooth transition.
• Communication & Collaboration:
  • Act as a liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and the Cutover Manager, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the cutover process.
  • Document cutover activities and progress reports for stakeholders.
  • Develop and deliver training materials for impacted users on the new SAP system functionalities.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 2+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or similar role.
• Strong understanding of business analysis methodologies (e.g., BABOK), user story development, and data mapping.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP, or similar enterprise platforms.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Additional Information:

• Hybrid working (2 days on-site in West Midlands)
• Initial 6-month engagement on a 1 year+ programme
• £500 per day (inside IR35)