Finance ERP Business Analyst

Experis UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Benefits package

Job summary

Experis UK is seeking an experienced Finance ERP Business Analyst to join a major transformation programme in Manchester. This role will drive process improvements and support the rollout of new finance capabilities within the ERP ecosystem.

You will bridge business stakeholders and technology teams, map and document requirements, and lead UAT and training activities across General Ledger, AP, AR, and Fixed Assets. Flexible hybrid work available, with one day in Manchester office weekly.

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP implementations or transformations.
• Strong finance process knowledge including general ledger, close, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proven ability to map requirements and create user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Analytical problem solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document finance process and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with Finance, Technology and external partners to drive improvements.
• Translate requirements into functional specs, user stories and test scenarios.
• Assess changes for business impact and feasibility.
• Support end-to-end finance process integration across GL, AP, AR, FA, and project accounting.
• Lead UAT and support business readiness activities.
• Produce process docs, workflows, and user guides.
• Drive standardisation and re-engineering of processes.
• Ensure regulatory, audit and reporting compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, controls and reporting efficiency.

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.

Essential Experience

• 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.

Desirable

• 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.