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Location: SydneyContract Type: PermanentMinterEllison is one of Australia''s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities.MinterEllison helps our clients to solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary advisory offering, MinterEllison Consulting, where clients seek out our industry-informed independent advisors who understand where strategy meets risk, and how to unlock opportunities.We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.At MinterEllison, we''re leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies, powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools we''ve built, and other external AI tools, to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see )The Business Systems team plays a critical role in maximising the firm''s investment in Elite 3E (ERP) and other finance-specific systems (including Intapp Time) and integrations. We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join a small team of Business Analysts. This role with contribute to the effective delivery of high-quality projects and work packages for firm-wide operational and improvement initiatives.The Senior Business Analyst will leverage knowledge of complex transactional systems (preferably finance-related) to manage business requirements, analysis, and design outputs, working closely with the Business Analysis Manager and team managers across Operations, Support and Training, Data & Reporting, and Testing.Key ResponsibilitiesLead or participate in requirements elicitation workshops and stakeholder forumsComplete requirements analysis, including data, security, and stakeholder impact analysisCreate high-quality documentation including BRDs, functional specifications, gap analyses, and process flow diagramsConduct walkthroughs of Business Analysis documentation prior to handover to development teamsAssist with deployment tasks for product releases and minor upgradesLiaise with developers, SMEs, and project team members on work items and deliverablesAssist with test planning and review test cases to ensure adequate coverageProvide subject matter expertise in various Practice Management system areasMaintain issues registers, defect logs, run sheets, and other project artefacts as requiredContribute to continuous improvement of Business Analysis processes with a focus on agility, responsiveness, and high-quality outcomesCarry out other Business Analyst tasks as requested by the Business Analysis Team Manager or Head of Business SystemsEssential RequirementsExperience & Knowledge:Sound understanding and experience in Finance/ERP and Time management systems, ideally including integrations and system dependencies (Elite 3E advantageous)Significant experience analysing requirements and developing specifications with a focus on robust, scalable solutionsAt least 5 years'' experience within a complex corporate or professional services environmentIntermediate-advanced SQL knowledge and understanding of APIs/integrationsSound understanding of ITIL principles, project delivery, and the software development lifecycleUnderstanding of both Agile and Waterfall methodologiesExperience with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) implementation or strong knowledge of AML compliance processes within Finance systemsProfessional services/ legal firm experience advantageousSkills:Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving capabilitiesExcellent relationship-building skills with experience influencing key stakeholders at all levelsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAdaptable in meeting changing requirements and competing prioritiesEffective time and task management to achieve timely delivery of project tasksHow to applyWe encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the ''Apply'' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet all the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact