Finance Business Analyst

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Finance Business Analyst

You must be SC Cleared or eligible for SC Clearance. To be eligible you must have 5 years UK residency.

Finance Transformation & Diagnostics

The Opportunity

This role is designed for a commercially minded Finance Business Analyst who thrives in complex environments and enjoys getting to the root of business and finance challenges. Youll lead early-stage diagnostics shape insight-driven recommendations and help senior stakeholders understand not just what needs to change but why it matters.

Youll operate at the intersection of consulting analysis and finance transformation working closely with clients to identify risks inefficiencies and opportunities across core finance functions and operating models.

What Youll Do

Lead High-Impact Business & Finance Diagnostics

Youll independently run structured diagnostics from discovery through to insight and recommendation.

This includes:

Asking the right questions to quickly uncover root causes
Rapidly understanding client context priorities and constraints
Identifying gaps inefficiencies risks and improvement opportunities
Interpreting diagnostic outputs and turning analysis into clear actionable insights
Developing credible options appraisals that support informed decision-making

Youll clearly articulate:

What the findings mean
The consequences of inaction
The operational financial and organisational impacts for the business

Apply Deep Finance Domain Expertise

Youll bring hands-on experience working with Finance functions in consulting or complex enterprise environments with the ability to diagnose and assess:

Record-to-Report (R2R)
Order-to-Cash (O2C)
Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
Tax and Treasury processes

Youll evaluate finance process maturity controls data flows and performance metrics and understand how finance operating models governance and regulatory considerations affect wider business outcomes.

Engage Influence & Challenge Stakeholders

Youll work confidently with stakeholders across multiple levels including SMEs and middle management understanding their operational realities and pressures. You will:

Present findings options and recommendations clearly and credibly
Tailor messaging to suit different audiences
Facilitate discussions respond to challenge and manage expectations
Build trusted relationships while maintaining professional independence

Qualifications :

What Youll Bring

Consulting Mindset & Analytical Strength

Proven ability to independently run diagnostics and discovery work
Strong analytical capability with a focus on insight not just data
Confidence translating complex analysis into business-relevant narratives

Finance Transformation Experience

Hands-on experience working with finance functions
Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes and operating models
Ability to link finance issues to strategic operational and financial outcomes

Personal Attributes

Self-starter with an inquisitive problem-solving mindset
Comfortable operating in ambiguity particularly during early-stage engagements
Highly adaptable and collaborative

Deliverables & Quality

Experience producing high-quality outputs including diagnostic reports executive-level presentations and clear concise insight summaries

Why This Role

This is a role for someone who wants to lead thinking not just document requirements. Youll have the autonomy to shape diagnostics influence senior stakeholders and play a key role in setting the direction of finance and business transformation initiatives.

If you enjoy solving complex problems engaging clients and turning analysis into action this role will stretch and reward you.

Additional Information :

Why Version 1

Strong career progression & mentorship through our Strength in Balance and leadership programmes including quarterly Pathways Career Development reviews.
Significant training budget for certifications and further education.
Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & Call-Out recognition platform celebrating achievement.
Moments that matter & enhanced maternity/paternity leave policies to support your journey.
Active ESG & CSR initiatives allowing you to give back through fundraising volunteering and diversity inclusion & belonging programmes.

Benefits include:

Quarterly performance-related profit share
Hybrid / Remote working flexibility
Pension private healthcare life assurance cover
Certified Great Place to Work for 10 years running

This is hybrid based with occasional travel to your nearest base office.

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We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity Inclusion & Belonging Version 1 Careers

Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1 get in touch with us directly!

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Employment Type :

Full-time

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