Fusion Business Analyst (Technical)

Fusion Business Analyst (Technical)
Two-year maximum term contract (potential to extend) 

Why Arup?

Arup is a unique organisation that is trust-owned for our employees, which means that our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a people-centric organisation, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can thrive and achieve their full potential. Our employees are empowered to make decisions and take ownership of their work, which fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. At Arup, we value diversity and strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. As a result, we attract and retain some of the brightest and most talented professionals in the industry.

Primary Focus

The Fusion Business Analyst (Technical) will be responsible for analysing processes, gathering requirements, and identifying opportunities for technology improvements as part of Arup’s Oracle Cloud HCM implementation.

• Work closely with stakeholders across teams to ensure technical design and solutions align with business goals and deliver measurable value.

• Support technical workstream leads, the Technical Architect and the Technical Programme Manager with the analysis required to finalise technical design and To Be impacts.

• Support the programme’s test phases.

Key Responsibilities   

• Gather, define, and document detailed technical and system requirements across programme workstreams and Oracle Cloud modules (HCM, ORC, Compensation, Benefits, Absence)

• Participate in design workshops and meetings where technical design and impacts will be discussed.

• Analyse and document As Is processes, data flows and systems, to identify change impacts or gaps, to support decision-making on design. For example, impacts related to changes to data entry and partial decommissioning of Production systems, such as Dayforce Ceridian. 

• Translate requirements into good quality documentation for Arup’s SI (System Integrator) partner, or specifications for Arup DTG teams or third-party payroll vendors, under the direction of the workstream leads, Technical Architect and the Technical Programme Manager. 

• Create process flow diagrams, system diagrams, data models and use cases as part of documentation.

• Support with the programme’s test phase, including creating tests scripts, test execution and the preparation of test data. 

• During the testing phases (including UAT), support the defect resolution process by facilitating business decisions on functionality and acceptable workarounds.

• Review specified technical deliverables, such as Functional and Technical Specifications.

• Work with Arup’s Technical Architect, internal compliance and security teams when required to ensure technical recommendations meet Arup’s standards.

• Support with the preparation of papers for the Programme Technical Design Authority and Arup’s Technical Design Authority and CAB. 

• Translate technical conversations on integrations and architecture into accessible conversations for the core project team and stakeholders when decision making is required by a non-technical audience. 

• Report on status and progress of activities using the agreed trackers and make timely updates to support workstream roll-up reporting. 

• Create and/or impact assess change requests (CRs) from a technical perspective.

• Prepare papers to present options and make recommendations to Digital Technology (DT), the business and the Design Authority.

• Collaborate with the Global People Services Team and DTG stakeholders to document and progress any new integration requirements to impact assessment prior to formal change control. 

• Participate in OWCs and ad hoc calls to present on Arup’s technical requirements or challenges when the programme requires it.

• Conduct gap analysis assessments between current processes and the new system capabilities, identifying gaps, areas of improvement and opportunities for process efficiencies. Aggregate information and perform analysis to inform how business areas can improve, where process steps should sit and highlight improvements that can add value

• Collaborate with solution architects to ensure technical designs align with Oracle Cloud best practices.

• Support integration teams with interface specifications, documenting data mappings, functional requirements and validating designs against end to end processes.

• Assist in gathering requirements for reporting dashboards, KPIs and analytics 

• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings to elicit requirements, drive consensus on solution design through walkthroughs, and lead sign off sessions with business and technology stakeholders

• Support Data Migration teams with assessment of data mappings, processes and capturing of local data requirements for migration from legacy systems to Oracle Cloud

• Work closely with the SI (System Integrator) to ensure all requirements are captured, prioritised and tracked in the Requirements Traceability Matrix

Skills & Experience    

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of supporting technical workstreams on global cloud implementations, in particular integrations and data migration. 

• Understanding of Identity Access Management.

• Adept at using process mapping tools, such as MS Visio.

• Understanding of Oracle HCM modules including Core HR, Absence, Recruitment, Compensation, Benefits and Payroll, together with the supporting technology and the integration touchpoints. Or experience of similar modules provided by an alternative Cloud vendor, such as Workday or SAP. 

• Basic understanding of Arup’s legacy systems - Oracle EBS and Taleo is desirable. 

• Understand principles of good architectural design, IAM and security. 

• Experience working across diverse geographic and cultural landscapes.

Skills & Attributes

• Shares and presents ideas and knowledge in a way that is positive and constructive.

• Non-hierarchical, with the ability to engage and communicate with people at all levels in both technical and non-technical environments.

• Confidence to ask questions and get clarity when a brief isn’t clear or more structure is required. 

• Collaborative, embraces diversity and inclusion and actively seeks diverse perspectives.

• Ability to maintain personal effectiveness during periods of higher than normal workload.

• Ability to remain positively motivated and foster team spirit at times of significant pressure, including helping others to meet deadlines.

• Self-aware, understands their role in a team and takes responsibility for own actions.

Arup offers a flexible working environment.  As part of a global team, this role has the potential requirement to attend early morning / evening meetings and travel both within the UK and internationally.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Elisa.Luchmun@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit  https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

Recruitment Agencies – We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.

Closing Date: 19th September

We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.