The role will operate across both project delivery and business-as-usual support, acting as a bridge between Finance, Technology, Operations, and third-party implementation partners.
Key systems and platforms include:
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)
- Anaplan
- Qlik
- Power BI
- PowerApps / Power Automate
- Enterprise reporting and data platforms
Key Responsibilities
Business Analysis & Process Improvement
- Analyse current-state finance and operational processes to identify improvement opportunities and inefficiencies
- Support the development and evolution of the Finance Target Operating Model (TOM)
- Gather, document, and translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications
- Facilitate workshops with Finance, Operations, and Technology stakeholders
- Support process standardisation, optimisation, and controls enhancement initiatives
Systems Implementation & Change Delivery
- Support the implementation and enhancement of finance and reporting systems including D365, Anaplan, Qlik, and related platforms
- Work closely with implementation partners, developers, and SMEs to ensure solutions meet business requirements
- Assist with configuration validation, testing coordination, defect management, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
- Support operational readiness and cutover activities during major system deployments
- Produce high-quality process documentation, training materials, and user guidance
Data, Reporting & Analytics
- Support finance data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting activities during system migrations and process transitions
- Assist in the development and enhancement of management information (MI), reporting, and analytics capabilities
- Work with large datasets and financial models to support data conversion and validation activities
- Support the use of business intelligence and visualisation tools to improve reporting effectiveness
Business-As-Usual Support
- Provide post-implementation support and troubleshooting for finance systems and reporting processes
- Investigate system and process issues, identify root causes, and coordinate resolution activities
- Work collaboratively with Finance users to improve system usability and operational efficiency
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across Finance and Group Services
Required Experience & Skills
Essential
- Previous experience as a Business Analyst within Finance Transformation, ERP implementation, or Finance Systems environments
- Strong understanding of Finance processes, controls, and reporting
- Experience supporting ERP, planning, or business intelligence implementations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience gathering and documenting business and functional requirements
- Strong Excel skills including advanced formulas, data manipulation, and Power Query
- Experience supporting testing activities including UAT and test script preparation
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems, or related discipline
Systems & Tools Experience
Candidates should have experience supporting or working alongside implementations involving some of the following:
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)
- Anaplan
- Qlik
- Power BI
- Tableau
- PowerApps / Power Automate
- SQL or enterprise databases
- Test automation tools
- CRM platforms
Desirable Experience
- Experience within Financial Services, Asset Management, Wealth Management, or FinTech environments
- Accounting or Finance qualification/studies
- Exposure to finance data migrations or ERP cutover activities
- Experience supporting planning, forecasting, or management reporting processes
- Understanding of finance controls and governance frameworks
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidates will be:
- 6-10 years experience
- Delivery-focused and highly organised
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced transformation environments
- Collaborative and able to work across business and technology teams
- Curious, proactive, and solutions-oriented
- Able to balance attention to detail with broader strategic objectives
Location & Working Model
- Hybrid working model
- Collaboration across Finance, Technology, and Transformation teams
- Opportunity to work on a large-scale finance transformation programme with significant executive visibility
Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003
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