Business Analyst
~ Growing Financial Services Business
~ Finance Systems Focus
~6 Months + Contract
~ Hybrid
~£50,000 base plus bonus & benefits Fidarsi are delighted to be partnering with this growing Financial Services business based in the City of London, in helping to find a Business Analyst to assist on a number of Finance Technology based projects. As the business grows they are looking to enhance and upgrade their Finance Systems suite and are looking for someone with a good track record of Finance and Technology to help them do so. Reporting into the Finance Director, and working closely with the Financial Controller and Head of FP&A, key responsibilities will include:
~ Collaborate closely with the accounting team to analyse existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement and automation.
~ Develop and implement process enhancements using Excel automation tools, including advanced formulas, macros, and VBA, or by leveraging existing platforms such as NetSuite.
~ Support finance system upgrades and enhancements (e.g., ERP integrations, automation tools), including participation in user acceptance testing (UAT) and preparation of related documentation.
~ Identify workflow inefficiencies and contribute to the design and implementation of streamlined, scalable, and automated solutions.
~ Work cross-functionally with stakeholders to ensure accurate and efficient data flow across systems and processes.
3–5 years of experience in an accounting or finance-related analyst role.
~ Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting (preferably IFRS).
~ Strong proficiency in Excel and experience working with large financial datasets
~ Familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite) and general ledger functionality.
~ Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, or other reporting tools is a must have.
Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent)
Prior experience in a regulated or financial services environment.
Exposure to automation tools, data analytics, or process improvement methodologies.