Finance Business Analyst

Avance Consulting; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Finance Business Analyst to support finance transformation activities, focusing on process improvement and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with expertise in Workday Finance and excellent analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or equivalent experience.
• Strong background in UK finance with excellent analytical skills.
• Experience with Workday Finance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis and modeling to support transformation activities.
• Utilize Workday Finance for designing financial solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for requirements gathering.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Data Analytics Tools

Workday Finance

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Please include a brief outline of the impact this role will have, including an overview of the customer industry and projects, access to cutting-edge technology, etc. Do NOT include customer name.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Business Analyst to support the Head of Finance in separation or transformation activities. The successful candidate will have a strong background in UK finance, excellent analytical skills, and experience with Workday Finance.

This person will support requirements gathering for testing, and assist in designing people, process, and technology solutions around Workday.

This role requires a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Your responsibilities:

1. Conduct financial analysis and modeling to support separation or transformation activities, including forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
2. Utilize Workday Finance to design, configure, and implement financial solutions that meet business requirements.
3. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements and develop functional specifications for financial systems and processes.
4. Identify opportunities for process improvements and develop recommendations for streamlining financial operations.
5. Assist the Head of Finance in managing projects related to separation or transformation activities, including developing project plans, tracking progress, and ensuring timely delivery.
6. Support requirements gathering for testing, and assist in designing people, process, and technology solutions around Workday.

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA) or equivalent experience.
• Experience with data analytics tools, such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.

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