Finance ERP Business Analyst

Experis; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Experis is seeking a Finance ERP Business Analyst to join a major transformation programme in Manchester. The role focuses on delivering a large-scale ERP implementation, partnering with Finance, Technology, and external delivery partners to drive process improvements and roll out new finance capabilities.

You will bridge business stakeholders and technology teams, gather requirements, map processes, and produce user stories and test scenarios.

Qualifications

• Proven BA experience with ERP implementations or transformations.
• Strong finance process knowledge: GL, month-end close, reconciliations.
• Experience with enterprise ERP platforms and stakeholder engagement.
• Requirements gathering, process mapping, and documentation.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience producing user stories, functional requirements, and test scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse, and document finance process requirements.
• Collaborate with finance stakeholders to map current processes.
• Translate requirements into functional specs, user stories, acceptance criteria.
• Assess system changes for business impact and alignment.
• Support integration across GL, AP, AR, FA, and Project Accounting.
• Facilitate UAT and business readiness activities.
• Produce process docs, workflows, training materials, and guides.
• Drive process standardisation and re-engineering initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, and reporting needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, controls, and reporting efficiency.

Skills

ERP implementation experience

Finance process knowledge

Enterprise ERP platforms

Requirements gathering

Process mapping

Analytical & communication

Education

Finance qualification or significant experience

IFRS knowledge

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

Finance ERP Business Analyst

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

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.