Finance Business Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking Manager-level Finance Business Analyst with a strong Finance background to support a major finance transformation programme at one of our key clients. This is an urgent requirement for delivery-focused professionals who can lead discovery, shape solutions, and drive outcomes — not just document requirements. The ideal candidate will come from an accounting or finance transformation background, understands financial MI, and can translate finance operating models into effective processes, data, and systems within a complex organisational landscape.

Job Responsibility

Lead workshops, interviews, and data analysis across core finance domains: Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Hire-to-Retire, FP&A, Tax, and Treasury
Map as-is and design to-be processes using BPMN/Visio, identifying opportunities for simplification, standardisation, and automation
Assess policy and accounting implications, ensuring alignment with GAAP (US GAAP, IFRS/UK GAAP) and company accounting policies
Translate business needs into functional and non-functional requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and process/control designs
Collaborate with Solution Architects and SMEs on ERP configuration, chart of accounts design, subledger integrations, and reporting requirements
Define data models and reporting specifications for financial and management reporting, KPI dashboards, and statutory/regulatory outputs
Embed financial controls and SOX / internal control requirements into process and system design (access controls, segregation of duties, audit trails)
Support accounting topics including revenue recognition (ASC 606 / IFRS 15), leases (ASC 842 / IFRS 16), fixed assets, inventory, multi-currency, and intercompany
Develop and execute test strategies (SIT, UAT, regression), manage traceability matrices, and support defect triage with Finance and Technology teams
Define data requirements, cleansing rules, and mapping for chart of accounts, vendors, customers, products, cost centres, and projects
Support mock conversions, reconciliations, parallel runs, and cutover planning
Validate opening balances and ensure subledger-to-GL integrity
Prepare change impact assessments and training materials
Support super-user networks and end-user readiness activities
Drive adoption through clear documentation, process playbooks, and post-go-live hypercare support
Act as the bridge between Finance, IT, and implementation partners
Manage scope, RAID logs, and timelines in Agile / Hybrid delivery environments
Provide clear status reporting and decision packs for Steering Committees, CFO stakeholders, and Finance leadership

Requirements

5–8+ years’ experience as a Business Analyst, Business Architect, or similar within Finance transformation or ERP programmes
Demonstrated experience producing BRDs/FRDs, user stories, process maps, acceptance criteria, and test artefacts
Exposure to SOX / internal controls, segregation of duties, and audit requirements
Strong experience working with senior Finance stakeholders (CFO, Controller, FP&A, Shared Services)
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
Deep finance process knowledge: R2R, O2C, P2P, FP&A, Tax, Treasury
Strong understanding of accounting, financial statements, and subledger/GL reconciliation
Process design mindset with a focus on standardisation, control, and automation
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across Finance, IT, and vendors
Strong delivery discipline: backlog management, prioritisation, agile ceremonies, and traceability
Proficient with Excel, Visio/Miro/Lucid, and analytics/reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau
Experience with enterprise finance platforms such as SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud ERP, Workday Financials, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, NetSuite, Anaplan, or OneStream/Hyperion

Nice to have

Professional finance qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or CFA (or part-qualified)
BA certifications such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, BCS, or Agile certifications (Scrum, PSPO, SAFe)
Experience in multi-entity, multi-currency environments
Familiarity with integration patterns (APIs, ETL), master data governance, and data quality frameworks
Experience with close acceleration, reconciliation tooling, e-invoicing/PEPPOL, or ESG/CSRD reporting
Portfolio / Programme management certifications

What we offer

Be part of a global, innovative, and collaborative team
Opportunity to work with industry leaders and shape the future of consulting
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Professional development and career growth opportunities
A culture that values diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being

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