Business Analyst - FP&A Project

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Interim Business Analyst for a 12-month contract in London. The role involves engaging with stakeholders, system testing, and supporting FP&A initiatives. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in FP&A system implementations and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive daily rate and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Opportunity to work in London

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst on FP&A system implementations.
• Ability to work in an evolving environment with incomplete requirements.
• Hands-on experience with system testing and user training.

Responsibilities

• Engage with finance stakeholders to document business processes.
• Collaborate with delivery partners to ensure technical specifications.
• Support system testing and deliver user training sessions.

Skills

Knowledge of finance business processes

Strong stakeholder engagement

Collaboration with technical teams

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Anaplan or similar FP&A platforms

Job description

Overview

Support a tactical FP&A transformation initiative. Act as an interface between business stakeholders and the technical team.

About Our Client

The employer is a well-established organisation within the property industry, known for its focus on innovation and technology-led solutions. As a medium-sized company, they offer a collaborative and fast-paced environment to work in, with a strong emphasis on achieving results.

Job Description

The successful contract Business Analyst will:

• Engage with finance stakeholders to understand and document current business processes and pain points.
• Elicit, analyse, and validate business requirements for FP&A system implementation.
• Act as a translator between business users and the delivery partner's technical Business Analyst.
• Collaborate closely with the delivery partner to ensure business needs are accurately reflected in technical specifications.
• Be willing to support system testing activities including writing test scripts, defining acceptance criteria, executing tests, and coordinating UAT.
• Be willing to contribute to training materials and assist in delivering user training sessions.
• Maintain clear and structured documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Interim Business Analyst should have:

• Knowledge of finance business processes, specifically business planning processes and strong stakeholder engagement within FP&A environments
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst on FP&A system implementations (any platform; Anaplan experience is a plus).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with technical teams and external delivery partners.
• Comfortable working in an evolving environment with incomplete requirements and shifting priorities.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Anaplan or similar FP&A platforms.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to identify opportunities for value driven improvement and be able to confidently present to stakeholders
• Hands-on experience with system testing and user training in project settings.

Whats on Offer

• Competitive daily rate of approximately £550 to £600 inside IR35, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work in London within a respected organisation in the property industry.
• Hybrid working - 2/3 days in the office a week.
• 12 month contract.
• Chance to contribute to technology-driven projects in a key business area.
• Temporary position offering flexibility and the potential to expand your professional portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Interim Business Analyst to make a meaningful impact. If you meet the criteria and are ready for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply today!