Finance business analyst in ERP systems

As our Finance Business Analyst, you will work across the full finance transformation lifecycle; from discovery and process analysis through requirements, solution design, testing, implementation and transition. You will partner with Finance, Technology and Digital colleagues and external implementation specialists to shape robust, scalable finance capabilities.

• Analyse and improve end-to-end finance processes, systems, controls and data flows.
• Elicit, document and manage business requirements from discovery through design, build, testing and go-live.
• Create functional specifications, user stories, acceptance criteria, process maps and data models.
• Translate requirements between Finance teams, technical colleagues and implementation partners.
• Support finance system configuration, integrations, data migration, cleansing, reconciliation and validation.
• Define and improve financial reporting, management information, data governance and quality standards.
• Plan and support user acceptance testing, test scenarios and defect triage.
• Facilitate workshops and decision-making forums, building strong relationships across the programme.
• Support implementation and a smooth transition into business as usual.

• Proven Business Analyst experience within a finance transformation programme, finance systems implementation or major process improvement initiative.
• Experience working with internal Finance teams and third-party suppliers or implementation partners.
• Experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and other mid-tier finance or ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of requirements traceability, process mapping, system integrations and data migration.
• Experience of data quality management, reporting requirements, UAT planning and defect triage.
• Knowledge of financial controls, audit, regulatory and statutory requirements, approval workflows and data governance.
• Strong analytical, data visualisation, facilitation, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to turn complex requirements into clear, actionable deliverables in a fast-moving environment.
• A collaborative approach and a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.

• Fixed term for 12 months.
• Full time (37.5 hours a week)
• Up to £53,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Generous holiday (25 days + bank holidays + extra Christmas leave)
• True flexibility in how and where you work (subject to role requirements)
• Strong pension & life assurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Green travel perks (EV scheme, cycle to work)
• Professional development support
• Yearly wellbeing allowance