Lead Business Analyst (Manager), Finance, CBS, Belfast | Belfast, UK

EY; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Business Analyst within a dynamic finance team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality financial and management information while leading a team of Data Analysts. You will collaborate with senior leadership, manage projects across various service lines, and ensure data quality and accuracy. Ideal candidates will possess strong financial analysis skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to adapt to changing environments. Join a forward-thinking company that values professional development and teamwork, making a significant impact in the finance sector.

Qualifications

• Strong background in financial analysis and project management.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in managing and training teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Data Analysts and oversee project work.
• Deliver ad-hoc management reports under tight deadlines.
• Manage projects ensuring data consistency across Finance.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Client-Focused

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

MS SQL Server Management Studio

Python

JavaScript

HTML

VBA

Alteryx

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Job description

Lead Business Analyst (Manager), Finance, CBS, Belfast

UKI Finance Job Description

Role Title: Lead Business Analyst

Business Unit: UKI Finance

Reports to: UKI Head of Reporting & Analytics

Location: Newcastle, Belfast

JOB OVERVIEW

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the UKI Finance team for a Lead Business Analyst. The primary focus will be to support the UK working in the centre on activities across all of our Service Lines. The role will work with Senior Leadership.

The role requires providing high-quality financial and management information, often under tight deadlines. Develop new reports and analyses in collaboration with stakeholders and systematise existing assets. Lead a team of Data Analysts, overseeing project work, identifying bottlenecks, and finding creative solutions. Upskill the team to become future Business Analysts. Present information and analysis to end users, highlighting variances and recommending actions.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong understanding of financial analysis, including processing and verification. Partner with the wider finance team, understanding issues and expanding knowledge. Problem-solving skills are essential, especially in overcoming constraints.

This role operates in a dynamic environment with ongoing changes to processes and systems due to the Global Finance Transformation Programme. Flexibility and adaptability are key.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the Head of R&A to set priorities and actions.
• Maintain relationships within the Finance team to understand infrastructure changes and their impact on reporting and analytics.
• Manage projects across Finance and Service Lines, ensuring data consistency.
• Lead weekly team meetings and promote collaboration.
• Organise and manage the Data Analysts team, balancing workloads and deadlines.
• Oversee the GDS Team to ensure high standards in reporting.
• Support training and upskilling of team members.
• Identify opportunities to leverage new tools for efficiency gains.
• Deliver ad-hoc management reports under tight deadlines.
• Lead by example and act as a role model.
• Support new initiatives, systems, and process rollouts.
• Proactively raise the profile of the UKI R&A Team within the business.
• Continue professional development.
• Manage report development and documentation of key processes.
• Ensure data quality and accuracy across all platforms.
• Plan and execute User Acceptance Testing, including resource identification and progress assessment.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong background in financial analysis, preferably within Professional Services, with project management experience as a Data or Financial Analyst.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams and levels.
• Initiative-driven problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Client-focused with a solid understanding of service concepts.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Experience in managing, motivating, and training teams.
• Technical skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word; familiarity with MS SQL Server Management Studio (T-SQL); programming languages such as Python, Javascript, HTML, VBA; knowledge of relational databases; experience with PowerBI.

DESIRABLE

• Experience with Alteryx.
• Knowledge of Azure DevOps or GitHub.
• Knowledge of Python for Machine Learning and Forecasting.

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