Role Overview
We are looking for a Finance-specialised Data Business Analyst to support FP&A transformation and finance data projects. This role combines financial reporting understanding with strong business analysis skills to deliver accurate, insightful data solutions across the Finance / FP&A function.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with FP&A teams to document business/data requirements (functional & non-functional); map "as-is" and "to-be" processes, ensuring traceability.
* Engage with business stakeholders to validate data sources, processes, and requirements.
* Own the analysis of work packages, ensuring clarity of scope and deliverables.
* Act as the liaison between finance teams, data engineers, and technology teams.
* Conduct GAP analysis between current state Data Lake & desired future state
* Coordinate UAT & ensure compliance with FP&A controls.
* Manage expectations and provide regular updates on progress and risks.
* Support creation and maintenance of metadata, lineage, and data catalogues.
* Support dashboard/report delivery using Power BI & Qlik.
* Develop test plans with well-defined Acceptance Criteria & coordinate user acceptance testing for finance data solutions.
* Validate data accuracy and reporting outputs against business requirements.
* Run testing of data pipelines and structures built into the data lake.
* Establish and maintain data dictionary and key artefacts; ensuring control and quality.
Skills & Experience
* Proven BA experience on finance data projects; familiarity with data governance and quality frameworks.
* Experience in financial planning systems and reporting automation.
* Knowledge of cloud-based data platforms and modern BI tools.
* Senior Consultant/Manager-level experience.
Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003
Experience
4 years pqe plus
Skills
business analysis
Qualifications
acca
Education
university
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