Finance Business Analyst
Location: Windsor | Hybrid - 1 day per week on-site
Day Rate: £550 per day (via Umbrella)
Contract: Initial 6 Months
We are supporting a major UK Energy organisation with the appointment of a Business Analyst to join a technology delivery team responsible for IT projects across the Group Finance portfolio.
This role will play a key part in bridging the gap between Finance and Technology, ensuring that business requirements are clearly defined and translated into effective technology solutions.
The team is specifically seeking someone with strong end-to-end finance process knowledge, particularly across Record to Report, who can work closely with finance stakeholders to support large-scale system and process change initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead business analysis activities across finance transformation and IT delivery projects
Gather, analyse, and document functional and non-functional requirements across finance systems and processes
Work closely with Finance stakeholders and technology teams to ensure solutions align with business objectives
Facilitate workshops and stakeholder sessions to define requirements and business outcomes
Map and analyse end-to-end finance processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and optimisation
Support the full delivery lifecycle, ensuring requirements are traceable and validated through testing
Contribute to supplier engagement processes including RFI/RFP evaluations
Key Experience Required
Proven experience as a Business Analyst delivering within finance environments
Strong knowledge of end-to-end finance processes, particularly Record to Report, alongside planning, risk, and compliance processes
Experience working closely with Group Finance or Corporate Finance functions
SAP experience is essential
Experience working in waterfall delivery environments
Strong stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skills
Desirable
Experience with BlackLine or similar finance reconciliation / close management tools
Finance qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent practical experience within finance environments
Interview Process:
Two-stage interview process via Microsoft Teams, focusing on competency and previous project experience.
If this opportunity is of interest, apply now with an up-to-date CV for consideration!
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