Business Analyst (Finance Transformation)

Overview

This role supports the Programme Manager in delivering a finance transformation programme focused on standardising finance processes and systems across multiple entities, and helping build a modern, technology-enabled finance function.

This is a hands-on position for someone with strong finance process knowledge, ERP implementation experience, and test management experience. You will be expected to take ownership and deliver independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Programme Manager in planning and delivering change across the programme.
• Design standardised finance processes and help establish and embed them consistently across entities.
• Develop the test approach and plan, including test scripts and cases aligned to the new processes.
• Coordinate system integration testing (SIT) and user acceptance testing (UAT), manage defects, and secure stakeholder sign-off.
• Lead data cleansing and enhancement activities to prepare information for migration.
• Plan and support cutover activity as entities move onto the new processes and systems.
• Build effective relationships across Finance, IT, and the wider business, taking on additional priorities as the programme evolves.

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering ERP implementation projects.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience would be ideal; comparable ERP experience is equally welcome.
• Strong working knowledge of finance processes.
• Solid, hands-on test management experience, including SIT, UAT, defect management, and test sign-off.
• Confidence to take ownership of a workstream and deliver independently.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders.
• Ability to remain organised and effective in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Flexible, pragmatic approach and genuine interest in technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Finance transformation or multi-entity standardisation experience.
• Experience of data cleansing, enhancement, and migration.
• An accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, or a project management qualification such as PRINCE2, PMP, or an Agile certification; equivalent practical experience is equally valued.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: £65,000 - £75,000
• Fixed-Term/Contract: 6 months
• Annual leave: 22 days plus bank holidays (pro-rated where applicable)
• Pension scheme and sick pay scheme
• Free eye test every two years
• Access to wellbeing and financial support (Kinhub)
• Discounts with retailers via Reward Gateway
• Start date: ASAP

Location

• Remote – with occasional site travel

Hours

• Full-Time