Finance Transformation Business Analyst (6m FTC)

Utmost International; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Transformation Business Analyst for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role involves collaborating with business and technical experts to define project requirements and support the Finance team in enhancing processes and tools. You will be responsible for documenting financial processes, managing stakeholder relationships, and implementing change initiatives. If you have a strong analytical mindset and experience in finance change projects, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking organization where your contributions will drive meaningful improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing Finance change projects and implementing changes.
• Strong background in documenting financial processes and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop business requirements with stakeholders and technical experts.
• Design and deliver process improvement initiatives and tools.
• Manage testing and resolve defects within the Finance team.

Skills

Business Analytics

Analytical Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Planning and Prioritising

Education

ACCA/CIMA Qualification

Relevant Experience in Finance

Tools

Excel Macros

Excel Pivot Tables

Accounting Systems

Job description

Job Details: Finance Transformation Business Analyst (6m FTC)

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name: Finance Transformation Business Analyst (6m FTC)

Vacancy No: VN624

Location Country: United Kingdom

Responsibilities

• 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.