Contractor Business Analyst – Project Specialist (Hybrid)

The Business Analyst Project Specialist (Hybrid) will play a critical role in the successful delivery of the companys ERP Programme. This hybrid position combines hands-on business analysis with structured project management capability to ensure that Programme constituent projects (Finance-ERP TPRM CMS and Enterprise HCM) are designed implemented and embedded effectively across the business delivering a sustainable business outcome for the company.

The role will partner closely with Business Finance Operations Technology and external vendors to ensure that functional and technical requirements are accurately captured the project governance is robust risks and issues are well managed and the CoreConnect solutions are fit-for-purpose.

This is a key change delivery role and requires strong analytical skills disciplined delivery practices and the ability to operate confidently across business and technology teams.

• Support the Programme Manager in the delivery of assigned workstreams or activities applying structured project management practices (plan RAID scope schedule dependencies reporting).
• Facilitate requirements gathering process mapping data definition and functional specification development for allocated Workday modules or functional areas.
• Translate business needs into clear well-structured requirements and user stories for configuration and development teams ensuring alignment with programme direction.
• Coordinate Workday design build testing (SIT/UAT) data migration cutover tasks and readiness activities for assigned streams.
• Support the day-to-day management of Workday and third-party vendors (e.g. system implementation partners) ensuring delivery against scope and adherence to internal standards.
• Maintain strong project governance for assigned activities including project plans RAID logs status reporting and updates into programme-level governance.
• Support change management activities including training coordination communication inputs and business readiness assessments across the assigned project areas.
• Conduct impact assessments identify gaps propose solutions and ensure operational alignment ahead of go-live within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
• Ensure quality assurance across documentation testing outcomes and process signoff for allocated deliverables.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in Workday processes and support postimplementation enhancements under the direction of the Programme Manager.

• Deep understanding of core financial processes i.e. R2R O2C P2P and ideally familiarity with sourcing technologies
• Exposure to a tier-1 HCM technology platform would be advantageous
• Strong analytical skills and ability to break down complex business problems
• Strong project management discipline: governance RAID scheduling dependency management reporting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.
• High proficiency in Process Mapping (e.g. Visio) Requirements Documentation and UAT/Test Management.
• Demonstrable understanding of good change management practice
• Strong vendor coordination and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Familiarity with data structures integration concepts and data migration approaches.
• Proficiency with PM / BA tools: e.g. Smartsheet Jira Confluence MS365 as well as process-mapping tools (e.g. Visio Nintex)

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree and/or professional qualification in Business Accountancy / Finance Technology Engineering or related discipline (or relevant professional experience).
• ERP related certifications (advantage): Ideally Workday Financials but any other tier-1 ERP (e.g. Oracle SAP)
• Ideally a Project Management or BA certification (e.g. PMP PRINCE2 CBAP) is preferrable

• 510 years combined experience as a Business Analyst Project Manager or hybrid role within technology or business transformation.
• Proven experience in ERP implementations (finance operations HR or other enterprise domains).
• Experience in structured project delivery (Waterfall Agile or Hybrid methods).
• Experience coordinating cross functional teams and external vendors.
• Experience developing business requirements functional specifications process flows testing plans and operational readiness artefacts.
• Exposure to financial services fund administration or regulated environments is an advantage.

Additional Information :

At MUFG Investor Services we are exceptionally proud of our approach to Hybrid Working. It enables the flexibility to thrive from wherever our employees work and stay connected to their team and our culture. When we make Hybrid Working plans we get to know the individual and pride ourselves in underpinning all our decisions with fairness and consistency.

MUFG Investor Services provides all of its employees with an extremely attractive compensation addition to base salary there is a group medical insurance scheme group pension scheme reimbursement of professional subscriptions paid holidays and assistance towards gym memberships.

We thank all candidates for applying; however only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted. If you are contacted for a job opportunity please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract