Position: Finance Reconciliations Subject Matter Expert / Business Analyst
Employment Type: Contract, Full time
Duration: 6 months
Start: ASAP
Location: Berkshire, Hybrid
Languages: English
Role As a Finance Reconciliations SME / Business Analyst, you will be the go‑to expert for mapping current reconciliation processes, driving the migration from Accurate NXG to AutoRek, and ensuring a seamless, controls‑focused transition.
Key Responsibilities
* Independently analyse existing reconciliation workflows on Accurate NXG and document all processes, data flows, and control points.
* Design the future‑state (‘To‑Be’) reconciliation architecture on AutoRek, producing comprehensive ‘As‑Is’ vs. ‘To‑Be’ gap analyses.
* Develop detailed migration plans—covering timelines, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and contingency measures.
* Coordinate with business and IT stakeholders to gather requirements, report progress, and resolve issues promptly.
* Lead periodic reviews to validate data integrity, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure regulatory compliance.
* Prepare and deliver clear technical documentation, status reports, and stakeholder presentations.
* Execute rigorous quality assurance checks and validations during and after deployment.
* Proactively identify process inefficiencies and recommend enhancements to strengthen controls.
* Manage end‑to‑end tasks with minimal client supervision, maintaining momentum and accountability.
* Support go‑live activities, including final deployment checks, cut‑over coordination, and post‑migration stabilization.
Your Profile Essential Skills & Experience
* 8+ years in finance reconciliation processes, with deep domain knowledge.
* Hands‑on implementation or migration experience on Accurate NXG, AutoRek, or equivalent platforms (e.g., TLM, IntelliMatch, Frontier, BlackLine).
* Proven track record supporting go‑live deployments—performing checks, validations, and issue resolution.
* Solid understanding of SDLC methodologies (Waterfall and Agile).
* Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and attention‑to‑detail skills.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities, both written and verbal.
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Ability to author and execute UAT test cases for reconciliation systems.
* Experience delivering end‑user training and creating user guides.
* Technical exposure to databases, SQL querying, and ETL concepts.
Right to work in the UK is essential (no sponsorship available).