Business Analyst

Wates; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and property development company in the UK is seeking a Business Analyst for a 6-month fixed term contract. The role focuses on supporting the Finance team across various ledgers and enhancing process documentation and improvements. Key responsibilities include mapping finance processes, leading requirements gathering, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Strong finance background and relevant tools proficiency are essential.

Benefits

Work from vibrant office

Collaborate across teams

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Strong finance background with process documentation skills.
• Excellent communicator across all levels.
• Analytical mindset with a drive for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Map and document end-to-end finance processes.
• Lead workshops, gather requirements & support system changes.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation.

Skills

Finance background

Process documentation skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Hands-on experience with ledgers

Education

Relevant qualifications in Business Systems Development & Analysis

Tools

Visio

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The Vacancy

Business Analyst - Finance Support/Systems, 6 month fixed term contract

Finsbury Park

We're looking for a Business Analyst to support our Finance team across Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, and Payroll - with a big focus on process creation, documentation, and improvement. If you love turning complexity into clarity, this is your role!

What You'll Do

• Map and document end-to-end finance processes


• Lead workshops, gather requirements & support system changes


• Create business cases, user guides & change logs


• Manage testing cycles (UAT, regression)


• Drive continuous improvement and automation


• Provide ad-hoc analysis to support decision-making


• Support training and knowledge sharing

What You'll Bring

• Strong finance background with process documentation skills


• Advanced in Visio, Excel, Word, PowerPoint


• Hands-on experience in Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger & Payroll


• Excellent communicator across all levels


• Analytical mindset with a drive for improvement


• Relevant qualifications in Business Systems Development & Analysis

Why Join Us?

• Work from our vibrant Finsbury Park office


• Collaborate across teams and shape finance transformation


• Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive environment

Apply Now!

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive' and our three promises:

• Thriving places - working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.


• Thriving planet - protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.


• Thriving people - creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.

Awards

BEST PROJECT – Inside Housing Development Awards

WINNER – 2022 Construction News Awards

GOLD AWARD – Investors in People 2022

GOLD AWARD – Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards

TOP 50 EMPLOYERS – 2022 Top 50 Employers for Women

WINNER – 2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards