Business Analyst (12 Month FTC) Start Date in February

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst, available to start in the next 4 weeks, who can lead the implementation of a new expense allocation system integrated with NetSuite and our banking platform (HSBC). This role is key to shaping future-state finance processes, improving allocation accuracy, and strengthening our Accounts Payable (AP) operations. What You'll Do • Lead workshops with Finance, AP, and Technology teams to gather and define business, functional, data, and integration requirements • Map AS‑IS and TO‑BE processes, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement • Design allocation logic across funds, deals, SPVs, and corporate entities, ensuring seamless ERP and banking platform integration • Define KPIs and partner with data teams to build dashboards (Power BI / ERP analytics) • Support AP optimisation, including invoice intake, coding, approvals, payments, and reconciliation • Drive testing, UAT, data migration, and go‑live readiness • Produce high‑quality project documentation and support change management activities • Be comfortable in a hybrid environment, working three days a week from our Central London office What Success Looks Like • A fully implemented, integrated expense allocation system • Accurate, automated cost allocation with reduced manual effort and errors • Clear, reliable KPI dashboards used by Finance leadership • Streamlined AP processes with strong controls and documentation Requirements • Proven experience as a Business Analyst delivering finance‑related system or process change • Strong background in defining business, functional, data, and integration requirements • Experience working with ERP platforms (ideally NetSuite) and/or banking/payment systems • Solid understanding of finance operations, particularly Accounts Payable and cost allocation • Comfortable mapping AS‑IS/TO‑BE processes and identifying improvements • Hands‑on experience with KPI design, data quality validation, and dashboard/reporting tools (Power BI desirable) • Strong workshop facilitation, stakeholder management, and documentation skills (BRDs, user stories, process maps) • Experience supporting testing (UAT), data migration, and system go‑lives • Excellent communication skills, able to work effectively with Finance, Technology, and vendors • BA qualifications (e.g., BCS), Lean/Six Sigma, or relevant finance/analytics certifications are beneficial but not essential