Business Analyst - IFS

Experis UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis UK is seeking an experienced Finance ERP Business Analyst to join a major transformation programme in Manchester. You will work with Finance, Technology, and external delivery partners to drive process improvements and support the rollout of new finance capabilities.

The role focuses on gathering requirements, translating them into functional specs and user stories, supporting UAT, and ensuring regulatory and reporting requirements are met with a hybrid model (one day per week in the

Qualifications

• Experience on ERP implementations or transformation programmes.
• Strong knowledge of finance processes including GL, month-end close, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Excellent requirements gathering, process mapping and documentation skills.
• Experience engaging with stakeholders across Finance, Technology and third-party suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse, and document business requirements relating to finance processes and reporting.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Assess proposed system and process changes for business impact, feasibility, and alignment.
• Support integration across core finance functions: GL, AP, AR, FA, and project accounting.
• Facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and support business readiness activities.
• Produce process documentation, workflow diagrams, training materials and user guides.
• Drive process standardisation and business process re-engineering initiatives.
• Ensure finance processes meet regulatory, audit, and reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, controls, and reporting efficiency.

Skills

ERP knowledge

Finance processes

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder management

UAT testing

IFRS knowledge

Financial controls

Finance qualification

Education

Finance qualification

Tools

ERP platforms

Job description

Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 1 day per week in the office)

Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (18 Months)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Finance ERP Business Analyst to join a major business transformation programme. This role will play a key part in delivering a large-scale ERP implementation, working closely with Finance, Technology, and external delivery partners to drive process improvements and support the successful rollout of new finance capabilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Business Analyst with strong finance process knowledge who enjoys bridging the gap between business stakeholders and technology teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse, and document business requirements relating to finance processes and reporting.
• Work closely with finance stakeholders to understand current processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Assess proposed system and process changes for business impact, feasibility, and strategic alignment.
• Support integration across core finance functions, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Project Accounting.
• Facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and support business readiness activities.
• Produce process documentation, workflow diagrams, training materials, and user guides.
• Drive process standardisation and business process re-engineering initiatives.
• Ensure finance processes meet regulatory, audit, and reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, controls, and reporting efficiency.

About You

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst supporting ERP implementation or transformation programmes.
• Strong understanding of finance processes including General Ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience working with enterprise ERP platforms.
• Strong requirements gathering, process mapping, and documentation skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across Finance, Technology, and third-party suppliers.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience producing user stories, functional requirements, and test scenarios.
• Knowledge of IFRS and financial controls environments.
• Finance qualification, part qualification, or significant experience working within finance teams.
• Experience supporting large-scale business transformation programmes.

What's on Offer?

• High-profile role within a major ERP transformation programme.
• Flexible hybrid working with just one day per week in the Manchester office.
• Opportunity to influence future finance processes and operating models.
• Collaborative working environment with exposure to senior business stakeholders.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're a Finance-focused Business Analyst with ERP implementation experience and a passion for delivering business change, we'd love to hear from you.