Finance Transformation Business Analyst (6m FTC)

Utmost Group; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Transformation Business Analyst for a 6-month fixed-term contract. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for developing business requirements, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving process improvements within the finance department. Your analytical skills will be crucial in identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, where your contributions will help shape the future of finance operations. If you are proactive and passionate about driving change, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong background in financial processes and business analysis.
• Experience in managing finance change projects and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop business requirements and communicate them to project teams.
• Support finance team in testing and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Process Improvement

Education

Knowledge of Accounting Systems

Finance Change Project Experience

ACCA/CIMA Qualification (or relevant experience)

Tools

Excel Macros

Excel Pivot Tables

Spreadsheet Control Tools

Job description

Finance Transformation Business Analyst (6m FTC)

Vacancy Name: Finance Transformation Business Analyst (6m FTC)
Vacancy No: VN624
Location Country: United Kingdom
Job Details:

• Take responsibility for developing the business requirements working with the business and technical experts to define scope and objectives.
• Develop clear business and system requirements and ensure these are communicated into the overall project requirements.
• Support business stakeholders with prioritising requirements across projects.
• Manage stakeholders across the wider Finance department and the wider business.
• Support the Finance team in managing testing and resolving defects.
• Design and deliver process improvement initiatives.
• Design and build of spreadsheet reconciliation control tools.
• Assist in the automation of certain processes in spreadsheets through the use of purpose-built software and Excel tools such as Macros, Pivot tables, various lookup functions.
• Assist in system report development and integration of existing reports into spreadsheet controls.
• Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties as required.
• Comply with the FCA's conduct (and senior conduct) and Consumer Duty rules and the PRA's conduct (and senior manager conduct) standards as set out.
• Notify the regulator(s) of matters reasonably expected to be notified.

Core Competencies:

• Strong background in documenting and assessing financial processes.
• Strong business analytics / business analyst skillset.
• Analytical thinker with a focus on identifying root causes and solutions.
• Planning and prioritising work for self and others in order to meet challenging deadlines.
• Effective communicator, confident in building and developing stakeholder relationships at all levels internally and with external organisations.
• Pro-active in approach to change and identification of improvement opportunities.
• Use of advanced Excel tools such as Macros, Pivot tables, various lookup functions.

Experience and Qualifications:
Mandatory:

• Knowledge of accounting systems and controls and General Ledgers.
• Experience of being part of Finance change projects - managing and implementing change into Finance function.

Desirable:

• Fully or Part qualified accountant ACCA/CIMA (or have relevant experience) would be advantageous.

Employment Type: Full-Time
Duration: 6 months fixed term contract