Finance Transformation Process Analyst

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment is seeking a Finance Transformation Process Analyst to support a major programme aimed at enhancing planning, forecasting, performance management and reporting capabilities across the organisation.

You will analyse, design and improve end-to-end business processes, partnering with Finance and the wider business to identify opportunities, support redesign activities and help deliver transformational change.

Qualifications

• Experience in business process analysis, mapping and redesign.
• Knowledge of LEAN, Six Sigma or equivalent improvement methods.
• Experience supporting finance or large-scale change programmes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Analyse and document current and future-state processes across planning and performance management.
• Identify opportunities for simplification, standardisation and improvement.
• Apply process improvement methodologies to enhance efficiency.
• Support workshops and design sessions with stakeholders.
• Conduct root-cause analyses and develop performance recommendations.
• Document requirements, controls, governance and metrics.
• Track risks, issues and dependencies for programme delivery.
• Assist with implementation and handover to BAU.
• Prepare high-quality reports and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Process analysis

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Change management

Planning & prioritisation

Attention to detail

Office skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Finance Transformation Process Analyst to support a major finance transformation programme focused on enhancing planning, forecasting, performance management and reporting capabilities across the organisation.

This role will play a key part in analysing, designing and improving end-to-end business processes, helping to create more efficient, standardised and insight-driven ways of working. Working closely with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business, you will identify improvement opportunities, support process redesign activities and contribute to the successful delivery of transformational change.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and document current and future-state business processes across planning and performance management activities
• Identify opportunities for process simplification, standardisation and continuous improvement
• Apply process improvement methodologies, including LEAN principles, to eliminate inefficiencies and improve operational effectiveness
• Support workshops, stakeholder engagement sessions and process design activities
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop recommendations to enhance business performance
• Document business requirements, process controls, governance frameworks and performance measures
• Track risks, issues and dependencies, helping ensure successful programme delivery
• Support the implementation of new processes, systems and ways of working through to business-as-usual handover
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations and stakeholder communications

About You

You'll be an experienced Business Process Analyst or Continuous Improvement professional with a strong track record of supporting change and transformation initiatives within complex organisations.

You'll also bring:

• Experience in business process analysis, mapping and redesign
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies such as LEAN, Six Sigma or equivalent
• Experience supporting finance transformation, operational transformation or large-scale change programmes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication capabilities
• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word

What's in it for You?

• Opportunity to contribute to a significant transformation programme
• Exposure to senior stakeholders across the business
• A collaborative and supportive environment focused on continuous improvement
• Career development opportunities within a growing transformation function

This role would suit candidates from Business Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Process Excellence, Finance Transformation, Operational Excellence or Change Management backgrounds.