Business Analyst - Transformation Projects

AMS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Greater London is seeking a detail-oriented Business Analyst focused on business case creation. The role involves leading business transformations, training colleagues, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Applicants should be qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience in project management and financial analysis. This is a 1-year contract position that may be extended, requiring in-office work at least once per week.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Experience of transformational project management from financial perspective.
• Advanced Excel and modelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on shaping and preparing business cases for transformation.
• Train colleagues in standard approach for delivery.
• Ensure accurate forecasting, budgeting, and planning cycles.

Skills

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Project management

Financial reporting

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualification

Job description

We are seeking a commercially focused and detail orientated Business Analyst to support our client predominately with business case creation. You'll support two strategic business units within Europe and play a critical role in driving multi million benefits across a portfolio of strategic change projects. We are open to UK-based candidates who appreciates working from the office at least once pew week (London). We offer 1-year contract that may be extended.

Responsibilities

• Lead on shaping and preparing business cases for transformation spanning investment, resources and benefits, ROI and KPIs / milestones / action plans – ensuring optimal outcomes are planned and deliverable.
• Train colleagues in standard approach for delivery of high quality change propositions and business cases.
• Deliver training on variance analysis of project benefits and investments.
• Partner with business to ensure consistent and accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure accurate forecasting, budgeting, and 5yr planning cycles.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Understanding of business case creation lifecycle.
• Experience of transformational project management from financial perspective.
• Experience in financial analysis and project accounting.
• Advanced Excel and modelling skills.
• Knowledge of IFRS capitalization rules and CAPEX governance processes.