Finance Business Analyst (h/f)

Finance Business Analyst

5 days on site

£600pd Inside IR35

emagine is a high-end professional services consultancy and solutions firm Specialising in providing business and technology services to the financial services sector, we power progress, solve challenges and deliver real results through tailored high-end consulting services and solutions.

We have created a culture of openness and integrity by building genuine and strong relationships and partnerships, enabling us to be uncompromising in our dedication in delivering the optimal service for our clients. Our commitment is not just towards our clients but we aim to foster a positive and equitable working environment with our consultants and colleagues which stems from our core values: Confident, Dedicated, Responsible, Genuine.

The main function of this role involves serving as a key liaison between Finance, Data, and Technology, ensuring effective change management and delivering solutions that align with company objectives. As a Finance Business Analyst, you will be responsible for driving change initiatives across the finance portfolio, leveraging subject matter expertise to deliver impactful solutions and support ongoing transformation programs.

• Drive change initiatives within the Finance portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Manage stakeholder relationships across Finance and Data to ensure successful delivery within the Change portfolio.

• Support Project Managers and business partners with subject matter expertise, analysis, and problem-solving.

• Provide SME input to Technology initiatives, acting as a contact point for Finance and Data managers regarding TEC input.

• Perform SQL queries and conduct systems analysis independently.

• Lead Business Analyst engagements throughout the project life cycle, from requirements gathering to testing and implementation.

• Communicate effectively using strong written and verbal skills to build collaborative relationships.

• Troubleshoot issues and assist Business-as-Usual (BAU) support teams.

• Work flexibly to adapt to changing business needs.

• Promote and uphold a values-led culture across the organization.

• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).

• Experience managing senior technology professionals within a top-tier bank or consultancy.

• Proven track record of delivering large-scale projects, preferably with international exposure.

• Solid business analysis experience within a top-tier financial institution.

• Strong understanding of the project life cycle and software development life cycles.

• Knowledge of finance regulations (eg, IFRS9) and financial products.

• Accounting qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent technical accounting experience.

• Experience with Murex trading platforms.

• Knowledge of Regulatory Capital and Liquidity metrics.

• Familiarity with financial investment products.

• Experience with Subledger and General Ledger accounting applications.

• Attention to detail with a client-centric mindset.

Our consultants are integral to delivering successful consulting engagements, addressing our clients' most pressing business challenges, and build lasting value in disciplines such as:

• Solve sophisticated, ambiguous business, change and technology problems, bringing structure and meticulous analysis and planning, acting, and taking decisions with little strategic direction

• Build, develop and sustain trusted senior client relationships in the C-suite by remaining highly attuned to client needs

• Drive, enable and support the business, partnering with our leaders, clients, and consultants across our practices to take the best of emagine to our clients through opportunity identification/qualification, solution development/presentation

Interested?

At emagine, we are committed to building an international and diverse team by embracing our different backgrounds.

If you are up to the challenge and would like to find out more, get in touch with us immediately, our internal recruitment team is always keen to hear from dynamic individuals that are looking to further their career and explore their full potential.