Freelance Mission – Business Analyst (Industrial Sector Preferred)
Context
We are looking for an experienced Freelance Business Analyst to support large-scale transformation and process optimization initiatives within an industrial environment. The consultant will act as a key interface between business stakeholders (operations, production, supply chain, finance) and IT teams to ensure structured requirements definition, process harmonization, and successful solution implementation.
Scope of the Mission
The Business Analyst will play a central role throughout the entire project lifecycle, from early analysis to post-implementation support.
The mission includes:
* Conducting in-depth analysis of current operational processes (AS-IS), identifying pain points, inefficiencies, operational risks, and improvement opportunities
* Leading process harmonization initiatives across departments or sites within an industrial context
* Modeling business processes using BPMN 2.0 to ensure clarity, standardization, and alignment between stakeholders
* Designing optimized target processes (TO-BE) aligned with business objectives and system capabilities
* Organizing and facilitating workshops with cross-functional stakeholders (operations, logistics, production, quality, finance, IT)
* Challenging and structuring business needs to avoid ambiguity and ensure value-driven solutions
* Translating business requirements into detailed functional specifications or user stories
* Performing gap analysis between existing systems and target solutions
* Ensuring end-to-end requirements traceability throughout the project lifecycle
* Supporting solution design in collaboration with architects and technical teams
* Preparing and coordinating testing activities (SIT, UAT), including test strategy, test cases, execution follow-up, and defect management
* Supporting change management activities and ensuring business readiness before go-live
* Providing post-go-live support and continuous improvement recommendations
The consultant is expected to work autonomously while maintaining strong alignment with project governance and stakeholders.
Tools & Methodologies
* Process Modeling: BPMN 2.0 (Signavio, Bizagi, ARIS, Visio, Lucidchart, etc.)
* Requirement Management & Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or equivalent
* Testing & Defect Tracking Tools
* Methodologies: Agile (Scrum), Waterfall, or hybrid frameworks
* ERP Exposure: SAP (ECC / S/4HANA) is a strong asset
Profile
* Proven experience as a Business Analyst in industrial or manufacturing environments
* Strong expertise in process analysis and BPMN modeling
* Experience in complex transformation or ERP implementation programs
* Strong workshop facilitation and stakeholder management skills
* Hands-on experience in testing phases (SIT, UAT)
* Autonomous, structured, analytical, and pragmatic
* Strong communication skills in multicultural environments
Languages
* Fluent in English
* Professional proficiency in French or Dutch is required