Business Analyst – Finance (ERP Transformation, D365 F&O)

3-month initial contract – London hybrid – Outside IR35

A leading luxury retail, e-commerce and manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support the finance workstream of a major ERP replacement programme. This is a discovery phase role focused on mapping finance processes, engaging finance stakeholders, and producing the full set of artefacts required to inform the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) implementation.

Key responsibilities

• Engage with finance stakeholders to capture, analyse, and document requirements
• Produce discovery artefacts including:
• • Business context model
• • As-is and to-be finance process maps
• • User stories and user journeys
• • RAID logs
• • Prioritised requirements (MoSCoW matrix)
• • Interface and data flow documentation (methods, timings)
• • Cost of ownership analysis (e.g. cost per transaction)
• Support consensus on finance operating models and design principles
• Identify quick-win process improvements achievable with minimal development
• Provide impact analysis of finance process changes within the D365 F&O context

Key requisites

• Proven track record as a Business Analyst on at least two ERP finance transformation programmes
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O)
• Demonstrable experience producing BA artefacts during discovery phases
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with finance teams at all levels
• Ability to lead workshops and drive agreement on design decisions
• Background in finance or accounting (qualification desirable but not essential)