Finance Business Analyst

Lorien; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Finance Business Analyst for a 6-month contract. The role involves leading finance change initiatives, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance throughout the project lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have experience in finance transformation programmes and strong stakeholder engagement skills. Familiarity with Oracle ERP and a background in General Insurance are essential. This hybrid position requires 3 days in London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering finance transformation programmes.
• Experience working at a General Insurance company.
• Understanding of accountancy e.g. credit and debit.

Responsibilities

• Lead the charge on finance change programmes from inception to delivery.
• Manage cross‑functional teams including Business Analysts, UAT Managers, and Solution Architects.
• Ensure regulatory and audit compliance throughout the change lifecycle.

Skills

Finance transformation programmes

Stakeholder engagement

Multitasking

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Oracle ERP

BMS

FDP

Job description

Finance Business Analyst

6-Month Contract | Hybrid (3 Days in London) | Inside IR35 | Top Insurance Company

Are you ready to lead transformative finance change initiatives for one of the UK's leading insurance firms? We're looking for a Finance Business Analyst who can own and deliver complex programmes end-to-end, driving innovation and compliance across critical finance systems.

What You'll Do

• Lead the charge on finance change programmes from inception to delivery.
• Manage cross‑functional teams including Business Analysts, UAT Managers, and Solution Architects.
• Partner with senior stakeholders (CFO Office, Finance Ops, Actuarial) to align priorities and deliver impactful outcomes.
• Ensure regulatory and audit compliance throughout the change lifecycle.
• Conduct as‑is/to‑be process mapping and gap analysis for systems like Oracle ERP, BMS, and FDP.
• Define and document business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Oversee UAT planning and execution, including defect triage and resolution.
• Collaborate with data governance, architecture, and delivery teams to ensure solution integrity.
• Facilitate workshops and SME interviews to validate requirements and drive clarity.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience delivering finance transformation programmes.
• Experience working at a General Insurance company.
• Understanding of accountancy e.g. credit and debit.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills at senior levels.
• Expertise in finance systems (Oracle ERP, BMS, FDP).
• Ability to multitask with multiple projects at once.
• Solid understanding of regulatory and audit requirements.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.