Business Analyst (12 Month FTC) – Derby, England
Employer: Cooper Parry
Job Title: Business Analyst
Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom
Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC)
Salary: £85,000 – £93,000 per year (estimate)
Estimated Median Salary: £89,000 per year
Work Arrangement: Flexible – home, office and client-based working
Industry: Accounting & Tax / Finance
Experience Level: Business Analysis / Project Delivery
About the Role
Cooper Parry is seeking a motivated and delivery-focused Business Analyst to join its Transformation Team in the Midlands on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst to contribute to an ambitious growth strategy involving business acquisitions, integration programmes, process improvement and organisational change.
The successful candidate will work across multiple projects, helping teams coordinate activities, track delivery, identify risks and dependencies, improve processes and ensure that business changes are successfully implemented.
The position is particularly suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with stakeholders and transforming complex information into clear actions and practical outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Acquisition & Integration Delivery
The Business Analyst will:
- Support the planning, coordination and tracking of acquisition and integration activities across multiple projects.
- Monitor project progress against key milestones.
- Work closely with project teams to keep delivery on track.
- Identify risks, issues and dependencies.
- Escalate concerns promptly and recommend practical solutions.
- Constructively challenge stakeholders when actions or deliverables are at risk.
- Maintain project plans, trackers and governance documentation.
- Support effective project governance and delivery.
Business Analysis & Process Improvement
Responsibilities will also include:
- Eliciting, documenting and analysing business requirements.
- Working with stakeholders across different areas of the organisation.
- Facilitating workshops, meetings and stakeholder discussions.
- Gathering information and defining business requirements.
- Producing clear and concise business documentation.
- Creating process maps and user stories.
- Preparing impact assessments.
- Analysing data and business processes.
- Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and ways of working.
- Supporting business decision-making through analysis and recommendations.
- Developing new processes, templates and ways of working where gaps are identified.
- Helping implement improvements that reduce risk and improve delivery outcomes.
Stakeholder Engagement & Change Support
The successful applicant will:
- Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Communicate project progress clearly.
- Communicate risks, issues and key decisions effectively.
- Coordinate activities across multiple teams.
- Ensure project dependencies are understood and managed.
- Support testing activities.
- Assist with change management.
- Support business readiness activities.
- Help translate project outcomes into training and operational requirements.
- Support successful adoption of new processes and ways of working.
Essential Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Previous experience working as a Business Analyst, PMO Analyst or in a project delivery role.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience gathering, documenting and analysing business requirements.
- The ability to analyse information and identify important themes.
- The ability to provide practical recommendations based on analysis.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- The ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
- Experience producing process maps.
- Experience creating requirements documentation.
- Experience working with user stories and project artefacts.
- Confidence facilitating workshops and stakeholder meetings.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong critical-thinking abilities.
- A proactive and self-motivated approach.
- The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- A willingness to take ownership and get involved in delivery.
Desirable Experience
The following experience would be advantageous:
- Experience supporting acquisitions and business integrations.
- Experience working on large-scale business change programmes.
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies.
- Knowledge of Waterfall methodologies.
- Experience working in hybrid project delivery environments.
- Experience working with operational teams.
- Experience working with finance teams.
- Experience working with technology teams.
- Experience working within transformation functions.
- Knowledge of change management principles.
Who Cooper Parry Is Looking For
Cooper Parry places emphasis on its values of working together, continuous learning, being brave and treating people well.
The organisation is looking for someone who is prepared to take ownership, learn continuously, step outside their comfort zone and contribute positively to the wider team.
This role would suit a Business Analyst who enjoys taking initiative rather than simply following instructions and who can confidently work with stakeholders across different areas of a business.
Working Environment
Cooper Parry offers a flexible approach to working.
Employees may balance their time between:
- Working from home
- Working from the office
- Working with clients
This provides flexibility for employees while still supporting collaboration and face-to-face engagement when required.
Benefits
According to the vacancy information, employees may have access to:
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Home, office and client-based working options.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Enhanced parental leave.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- No formal dress code.
- Wellbeing support.
- Physical, mental, spiritual and financial wellbeing initiatives.
- Volunteering opportunities.
- Opportunities to work with local communities and charities.
- Cooper Parry social clubs.
- Cooper Parry sports clubs.
About Cooper Parry
Cooper Parry describes itself as the “rebels of accountancy”, with an emphasis on straightforward communication, relationships and client-focused services.
The company states that it puts people and relationships at the centre of its approach and aims to provide a streamlined service without unnecessary bureaucracy.
The organisation reports several recent achievements, including:
- Recognition by Best Companies as a leading accountancy firm and large company to work for in the UK.
- B Corp certification achieved in 2023.
- Recognition at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2025 across several categories, including People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Employee Experience.
Career Development
This role provides an opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals across the Transformation Team.
Employees can access knowledge and support from colleagues at different levels, including managers and partners, helping them continue developing their skills and career.
For a Business Analyst looking to gain experience in transformation, acquisitions, integration, process improvement and business change, this position could provide broad project exposure.
Contract & Salary
Position: Business Analyst
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
Location: Derby, England
Salary: £85,000 – £93,000 per year
Median estimate: Approximately £89,000 per year
Important: The salary information shown on the supplied listing is identified as a Glassdoor estimate, rather than confirmed employer-provided salary information.
Is This Role Suitable for You?
This vacancy may be particularly suitable for candidates with experience in:
- Business Analysis
- PMO
- Project Delivery
- Transformation
- Process Improvement
- Business Change
- Stakeholder Management
- Requirements Gathering
- User Stories
- Process Mapping
- Project Governance
- Acquisition Integration
- Change Management
Candidates who have worked across multiple projects and are comfortable managing stakeholders, risks, dependencies and competing priorities may be well suited to the position.
Visa Sponsorship / Right to Work
The supplied vacancy information does not state that Cooper Parry is offering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position.
Applicants who require UK visa sponsorship should independently confirm their eligibility and whether sponsorship is available before applying.
Do not assume that the salary level alone guarantees Skilled Worker sponsorship.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should review the vacancy and submit their application through the official recruitment/application channel associated with the employer.
Applicants should ensure that their CV clearly demonstrates relevant experience in:
- Business analysis
- Stakeholder management
- Requirements gathering
- Process improvement
- Project delivery
- Change management
- User stories
- Process mapping
- Project coordination
Important Applicant Note
Recruitment information, salary estimates, contract details and availability can change.
Applicants should verify the latest vacancy information, eligibility requirements, salary and application instructions before submitting an application.
Apply for Business Analyst – 12 Month FTC
Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
Salary: £85,000 – £93,000 per year (Glassdoor estimate)
If you have strong Business Analysis or project delivery experience and are looking for an opportunity involving transformation, acquisitions, integration and business change, this role may be worth exploring.
Apply through the employer’s current application process and check all eligibility requirements before submitting your application.