AP/AR/Cash Management Business Analyst/Project Manager

Stanton House; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A finance consultancy is seeking a hybrid Finance Business Analyst/Project Manager to lead finance transformation initiatives in the UK. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in transactional finance, AP, AR, and Cash Management processes, driving operational efficiency and embedding a culture of improvement. This interim role offers a day rate of £450-£550 and is expected to last 6-9 months.

Qualifications

• Proven transactional finance (AP / AR and Cash Management) transformation experience as a BA/PM designing and delivering change.
• Experience automating key finance processes within AP / AR / Cash Management.
• Business Analyst experience, mapping and designing business processes end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Scope and develop project charters aligned with transformation goals.
• Collaborate with SMEs/Process Owners to document processes and system requirements.
• Define and manage project milestones, timelines, and deliverables.

Skills

Transactional finance transformation experience

AP / AR / Cash Management process design

Experience automating finance processes

High EQ and strong communication

Business Analyst experience

Project Management experience

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a hybrid Finance Business Analyst/Project Manager specialising in transactional finance (AP, AR, and Cash Management) to join on an interim basis. Location: 3 days a week in Southampton. Day rate: £450-£550pd Outside IR35. Contract length: 6-9 months initially.

Role

Finance Business Analyst/Project Manager (AP / AR / Cash Management)

Role Purpose

The role offers the opportunity to lead finance transformation alongside the Head of Transactional Finance within our AP, AR & Cash Management functions. We are looking for a forward-thinking individual to assess current processes, drive operational efficiency, and lead a strategic workstream as part of our Finance Transformation programme. The goal is to enhance efficiency, simplify operations, and embed a culture of sustainable improvement and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Scope and develop project charters aligned with transformation goals alongside Process Owners and Head of Finance Transformation
• Collaborate with SMEs/Process Owners to document As-Is processes and system requirements
• Design future To-Be processes that align with strategic objectives
• Define and manage project milestones, timelines, and deliverables
• Track progress and report status updates to the Head of Finance Transformation
• Facilitate workshops to gather requirements, validate designs, and drive stakeholder engagement

Requirements

• Proven transactional finance (AP / AR and Cash Management) transformation experience as a BA/PM designing and delivering people, process and technology change
• Strong AP / AR / Cash Management process design/transformation experience
• Experience automating key finance processes within AP / AR / Cash Management
• Post-acquisition R2R/finance integration experience is a big bonus
• High EQ and strong communications needed - experience in an unstructured, immature to change business
• Business Analyst experience, mapping and designing business processes end-to-end
• Project Management experience managing project plans, timelines and interdependencies for finance transformation initiatives

If you feel you match the above, please apply with your latest CV. Please note, due to the high number of applications we may not be able to get back to all unsuccessful applications.