Finance Business Analyst - General Ledger - Markets & Banking

Finance Business Analyst - General Ledger - Markets & Banking

A Leading Financial Services business in Central London are looking to hire a Business Analyst; who ideally has experience or knowledge in accounting principles, specifically General Ledger exposure.

• * 12 month contract - significant scope to roll
• * Paying between £750 - £800 per day (UMBRELLA - Inside IR35)
• * Based in London * Hybrid working (3 in office, 2 from WFH)

Key Responsibilities:

* Undertake detailed research of operational processes, platforms and operating model to identify, design and document current and target states and validate safety, completeness, coherence and efficiency of interim states.

* Assess feasibility of implementation steps including conversion strategies, go-live and operational readiness, run-book definition and execution. * Model best practice business analysis execution and promote standardization and consistency across wider operations organization.

* Undertake specific business analysis disciplines and activities e.g. Lead discovery workshops, collate and maintain process documentation, research specific topics and propose / evaluate design solutions, provide updates at senior forums.

Technical Skills:

* Domain expertise: Across Operations and Finance functions and tools. Expert knowledge in end-to-end transaction lifecycle process.

* Change management: Large, complex implementations and transformation program expertise in finance and or operations.

* Data Migration: Extensive knowledge in migration techniques and tools to ensure seamless transition of data from legacy to new GL platform.

* Process Improvement: Extensive knowledge of process improvement with a track record of streamlining operational or finance process.

* General ledger Expertise: Good understanding of GL (General Ledger), systems, their functionalities, and best practice implementing.

* Business Knowledge: Knowledge of both Markets and Banking products from transaction booking to cash settlement and controls therein.

* Vendor Management: Experience in managing software vendors and 3rd party consultant teams.

* Strategic Thinking: Ability to align operational process with organizational strategies, with experience in strategic planning and execution.

Soft Skills:

* Effective communication * Imaginative and practical solution design * Self-motivated, disciplined and accountable

* Problem solving to address challenges, and obstacles that arise during implementation, identifying solutions and making informed decisions.

* Collaborative team participant, promoting teamwork, trust, and mutual respect.

* Decision making - decisive & data driven to provide clear guidance and alignment.

* Adaptability: Ability to navigate the team through ambiguity and embrace change.