Finance Transformation Business Analyst

Finance Transformation Business Analyst 12-Month Contract | Hybrid (2 days on-site) | c£52 - £62k FTC or c£275-325 Day Rate A unique 12-month opportunity to drive transformation. Make your mark where it counts. The Story "We're at a pivotal moment. Industry-wide transformation is happening, and we need someone who can help us navigate it with technical excellence and strategic vision." A forward-thinking organization is embarking on an ambitious transformation journey. With major deliverables, system upgrades, and data warehouse implementation on the horizon, they're looking for someone exceptional to lead the charge. This isn't your typical Finance Transformation Business Analyst role. This is about rolling up your sleeves, diving deep into complex financial data, and building the foundations for future success. The Opportunity "We're giving someone the license to come in and really own these transformation projects. You'll be leading initiatives that directly impact our future capabilities - not getting lost in a large corporate machine." You'll be a segregated resource - 100% focused on high-impact projects without the distraction of month-end processes or BAU activities. Your mission? Deliver critical transformation initiatives across: • Data warehouse implementation - Building from the ground up • Financial / Technical Accounting reporting projects - Complex compliance requirements • Accounting implementation - Technical accounting expertise required • Core system upgrades - Major operating system transformation • Process redesign - Reimagining data flows and eliminating inefficiencies The Technical Challenge Working with substantial datasets across key service lines, you'll need to: • Define and document data lineages and definitions • Perform complex calculations and transformations (not just aggregation) • Build and develop in Power BI (not just use it) • Create SQL solutions for data consolidation • Design tactical data solutions that deliver immediate value • Retire legacy spreadsheets through intelligent consolidation "We need someone who can take a blank sheet of paper and reimagine how we handle data. There are easy wins to be had, and we're looking for someone with the vision and technical skills to set us on the right trajectory." Who You Are: The Non-Negotiables Finance Background: • Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) OR • Strong finance function experience with deep accounting knowledge • Understanding of financial transactions, reporting, and controls • Ability to speak the language of accountants & finance teams Technical Powerhouse: • Power BI expert - Building, creating, developing (not just consuming) • SQL proficiency - Writing queries, transformations, data manipulation • Advanced Excel - Complex modeling and consolidation • Data architecture thinking - Understanding how systems integrate and data flows Project Delivery: • Proven track record in transformation/change environments • • Experience delivering complex, technical projects • Comfortable working with technical accounting and/or compliance requirements • Ability to distill technical complexity into actionable solutions Your Personality "We're looking for a self-starter who won't need hand-holding. Someone who takes ownership, drives projects forward, and keeps leadership informed rather than waiting to be managed day-to-day." You're someone who: • Takes initiative and runs with it • Thrives on autonomy and ownership • Can work independently in a smaller, agile organisation • Communicates complex concepts clearly to stakeholders • Shows learning agility when facing new challenges • Thinks strategically while delivering tactically What Makes This Different ✓ Pure project focus - No month-end distractions, no BAU firefighting ✓ Real impact - See the direct results of your work ✓ Technical freedom - Design solutions your way ✓ Senior exposure - Direct collaboration with leadership ✓ Clear scope - Defined 12-month deliverables ✓ Agile environment - Smaller organization, faster decisions "This is about delivering tangible results this year while setting the foundation for our strategic data and MI capabilities in future years. You'll have the freedom to focus on what matters." The Practicalities Contract Options: • Fixed-term contract: c£52,000 - £62000 per annum OR Day rate: £275-325 per day (negotiable based on experience) • Flexibility for 4-day week arrangements may be considered Location: • Hybrid working: 2 days per week on-site (East Yorkshire) Timeline: • Immediate interviews for strong candidates • Quick decision-making process • ASAP start preferred "We're recruiting for someone who can do the job today, not just potential. Show us you've done it before, and show us you can do it here." Ready to Transform? If you're a finance professional with serious technical chops who wants to lead meaningful change without corporate bureaucracy, this is your opportunity. This role needs someone who understands debits and credits as naturally as they write SQL queries. Someone who can talk complex accounting with the CFO and data architecture with the IT team. A unique 12-month opportunity to drive transformation. Make your mark where it counts.