Finance Business Analyst

Chaucer Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Finance Business Analyst

Location: London Hybrid

Job Type: Full-Time

About Us: Chaucer is a leading organization in the financial services sector, dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in financial management. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Business Analyst to join our dynamic team.

Job Description:

As a Finance Business Analyst, you will play a critical role in driving finance transformation initiatives within our organization. You will be responsible for writing strong business cases, creating comprehensive business requirements, and leading finance workshops. Your expertise in data analysis, solution architecture, and data flows will be essential in ensuring the success of our finance transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and write compelling business cases to support finance transformation initiatives.
• Create detailed business requirements documents that capture the needs and objectives of the finance transformation projects.
• Facilitate and lead finance workshops to gather requirements, identify gaps, and define solutions.
• Conduct thorough data analysis to support decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Design and implement solution architectures that align with business requirements and ensure seamless data flows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, IT, and operations, to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide expert guidance and support to stakeholders throughout the finance transformation process.
• Monitor and report on the progress of finance transformation projects, ensuring timely and effective communication with all stakeholders.

Preferred Software Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modelling, budgeting, and data analysis.
• Experience with Power Query for automating data transformation.
• Familiarity with Power BI for visualizing financial and operational data.
• Knowledge of SQL for working with large datasets.
• Experience with finance-specific software such as Phinsys and PeopleSoft.
• Understanding of data governance and data quality tools.

Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent), or demonstrable relevant experience.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in finance transformation projects.
• Strong skills in writing business cases and creating business requirements documents.
• Extensive experience in conducting finance workshops and facilitating discussions with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data analysis, solution architecture, and data flows.
• Experience in Insurance (Lloyds market) Finance Transformation/Financial Reporting is highly desirable.
• Experience with Phinsys is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to work with a leading organization in the finance sector.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

If you are a highly motivated and experienced Finance Business Analyst with a passion for driving change and delivering results, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and make a significant impact on our finance transformation journey.

Chaucer is committed to diversity, actively values difference and respects people regardless of the protected characteristics which are outlined in the Equality Act 2010 (UK legislation) as a result of the Equal Treatment Directive 2006 (EU legislation). A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace are core to our success as a business and integral to our winning strategy and culture. We recruit from the widest available pool of talent, and our hiring, assessment and selection process is fair, free from bias and one which ensures we select the right person for the job, based on merit. We are committed to promoting a culture that actively values difference, and recognises that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect throughout their employment. We are open to considering flexible working arrangements for all roles and encourage you to outline your needs during the interview process.