Business Analyst – Finance & Process Improvement

Strike IT Recruitment Services; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Strike IT Recruitment Services is seeking a hands-on Business Analyst to support finance-focused process improvement and automation initiatives. The role is hybrid, with 3 days onsite per week in West London and an initial 6-month contract.

You will lead discovery sessions, map as-is and to-be processes, and translate requirements into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria while interfacing with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven business analyst delivering process improvement and change.
• Experience analysing Finance processes and engaging Finance stakeholders.
• Excellent process mapping, requirements gathering and workshop facilitation.

Responsabilités

• Lead discovery sessions and workshops to capture requirements, issues and opportunities.
• Map current and future processes, initially focusing on Finance.
• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, strengthen controls and automate manual activities.
• Translate requirements into clear process documentation, user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Support evaluation and implementation of workflow tools such as Smartsheet, Monday.com or Asana.
• Collaborate with business and delivery teams to support testing, adoption and implementation.

Connaissances

Business analysis

Process mapping

Stakeholder engagement

Requirements gathering

Workshop facilitation

Finance processes

Outils

Smartsheet

Monday.com

Asana

Description du poste

Business Analyst - Finance & Process Improvement

Contract: Initial 6 months

Location: Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week in West London

We're looking for an outstanding, hands‑on Business Analyst to support business improvement and automation initiatives. The initial focus is expected to be within Finance, with scope to work across wider business processes.

This role suits someone who can quickly understand how a business operates, challenge existing ways of working and turn requirements into practical improvements. You'll need to be confident working independently and engaging with senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead discovery sessions and workshops to capture business requirements, issues and opportunities.
• Map current and future processes, initially focusing on Finance.
• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, strengthen controls and automate manual activities.
• Translate requirements into clear process documentation, user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of workflow tools such as Smartsheet, Monday.com or Asana.
• Work with business and delivery teams to support testing, adoption and implementation.

Key experience

• Strong track record as a Business Analyst delivering process improvement and business change.
• Experience analysing Finance processes and working closely with Finance stakeholders.
• Excellent process mapping, requirements gathering and workshop facilitation skills.
• Practical experience with workflow automation or work management platforms; Smartsheet, Monday.com or Asana would be advantageous.
• Ability to challenge constructively, influence senior stakeholders and take ownership of delivery.
• A proactive, pragmatic approach, with the ability to make an impact quicky.