Business Analyst

Application Specialist – Corporate Applications Duration: Long-term Workload: Full time hours Setup: Freelance (Daily rate / Limited Company / Umbrella / Sole Trader) Location: Aberdeen (UK) We need an experienced Business Analyst / Application Specialist to support change, optimisation, and service ownership across a portfolio of enterprise corporate applications. Key Responsibilities: Lead discovery and business analysis across finance, procurement, and corporate functions Translate business requirements into functional designs, user stories, and acceptance criteria Manage application change through delivery, UAT, release, and hypercare Act as the functional SME and escalation point for assigned applications Govern vendors and AMS providers, including backlog prioritisation and delivery assurance Support integrations across APIs, middleware, batch and file‑based interfaces Ensure controls, compliance, and audit readiness (SoD, JML, GDPR) Maintain documentation, runbooks, and BAU handover standards Must‑Have Skills: Strong experience as a Business Analyst, Application Specialist, or Applications SME Hands‑on delivery of enterprise application enhancements and integrations Knowledge of ERP, finance, procurement, or document management systems Experience working with AMS providers and third‑party vendors Solid understanding of integrations, data quality, and non‑functional requirements Familiarity with ITIL service models and structured delivery governance Nice‑to‑Have: Agile/Scrum or PRINCE2 experience Background in regulated or audit‑heavy environments