Finance Business Analyst - Workday

Posted 28 May 2025
Salary 300-400
LocationLondon
Job type Contract
Discipline Business Change & Transformation
Reference73611
Remote working Hybrid/Flexible

Job description

Job Title: Finance Business Analyst
Location: Wokingham / Warwick (Hybrid – 3 to 4 days in the office)
Contract Type: Contract (Initial 6 months)
IR35 Status: INSIDE IR35
Rate: £425/day
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Finance Business Analyst to support high-impact transformation and/or separation activities within their finance function. This role will play a key part in shaping financial processes and systems, with a focus on Workday Finance. The ideal candidate will bring strong UK finance experience, analytical expertise, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, change-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct financial analysis and modelling to support transformation or separation activities (e.g., budgeting, forecasting, and reporting).

  • Design and implement financial processes and solutions using Workday Finance.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and translate business requirements into functional specifications.

  • Identify areas for process improvement and make recommendations to optimise finance operations.

  • Support the design of people, process, and technology changes as part of Workday implementation and testing.

  • Assist in project planning, milestone tracking, and on-time delivery of finance-related initiatives.

  • Contribute to strategic financial decisions by providing accurate and insightful analysis.

  • Ensure consistency and accuracy in financial data handling and reporting practices.

  • Support change management and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Provide operational support as needed during project execution.

Candidate Profile

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or equivalent practical experience.

  • In-depth experience in UK financial environments (planning, budgeting, reporting).

  • Strong working knowledge of Workday Finance (configuration, reporting, process design).

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Proven experience in finance transformation or ERP-related projects.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.

  • Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver in a dynamic environment.

  • High attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy.

Desirable Skills:

  • Familiarity with tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau for data analysis.

  • Experience in regulated industries or public sector transformation programmes.

  • Knowledge of Agile or hybrid project delivery methods.


Send your CV now for consideration. Interviews to be held as early as next week