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 #J-18808-Ljbffr