Finance Process Business Analyst

Finance Business Analyst - Accelerated Close, Insurance

Overview
Our Sister Professional Services company is seeking an experienced Finance Business Analyst with strong London Market insurance expertise to support finance transformation programme. This role will play a key part in driving improvements to finance processes, with a particular focus on accelerating the financial close.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with finance, operations, and technology teams to analyse and enhance end-to-end finance processes
• Support initiatives to deliver an accelerated close, improving efficiency, accuracy, and reporting timelines
• Gather, document, and validate business requirements, ensuring alignment between finance and IT
• Act as a bridge between stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and delivery of outcomes

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong London Market insurance experience (essential)
• In-depth understanding of finance processes end-to-end (eg P2P, R2R, close and reporting cycles)
• Proven experience as a Finance Business Analyst within complex organisations
• Prior involvement in an Accelerated Close programme (highly desirable)
• Relevant accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proactive, energetic approach with an agile mindset, comfortable in fast-paced environments

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Finance Business Analyst - Accelerated Close, Insurance