Job Description

Job Title: IT Business Analyst - Finance SystemsLocation: Kent with hybrid working (Average 2 days per week in the office)Contract: FTC 12 Months, Full-Time (35 Hours per week)Salary: £50,000 DOE per annum The role of Business Analyst Our client, who is one of the UK's largest charities, is looking for a Business Analyst with a strong background in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Finance Systems (Sage Intacct) to join their team on a fixed-term basis during a period of significant change, to play an integral part in the successful delivery of a new finance system. The Business Analyst will use various tools and technologies to play a pivotal role in delivering analysis and coordinating activity between IT, business stakeholders, and operational teams to ensure the successful implementation of new solutions.Key Responsibilities As a Business Analyst, you will:

• Collaborate with business teams, vendors, and technology teams to gather, prioritise, and communicate both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Assist in mapping out current and future process states, identifying both formal and informal business processes within the organisation, and understanding the context and value of these processes.
• Utilise the most effective tools and methods to assist with planning, analysis, development, testing, implementation, and continuous improvement of products and services.
• Contribute to project planning by defining necessary activities, resources, and timelines.
• Develop and maintain documentation to support the transition towards desired business outcomes, including business requirements, process flows, wireframes, data analysis, design specifications, and test plans.

About You The ideal candidate will have proven experience delivering Finance System projects and will be a proactive, detail-oriented individual who brings energy, adaptability, and a flexible approach to their work. Candidates should also have the following demonstratable experience:

• Proven experience in Finance System projects, including managing change requests, requirements gathering and business case development. Experience with Sage Intacct is desirable.
• Well-versed in finance and accounting, either through working on delivering Finance System projects or other demonstrated experience.
• Strong background as a business analyst through all project phases, with involvement in significant change initiatives.
• Expertise in continuous process improvement, UAT, and implementing quality standards in business analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build client relationships, facilitate workshops, and manage third-party supplier relationships at all levels in simplistic, non-technical terms.
• Experience and skill in the use of modelling tools such as MS Visio and BPMN is desirable. xbpsjku

Benefits Package

• Permanent hybrid ways of working where roles allow
• Six weeks' holiday plus bank holidays
• A wide range of development opportunities to support personal and professional growth
• Pension scheme with better-than-market employer contribution options
• Social impact benefit schemes

We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 days - to avoid missing out please apply today.