Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Windsor Berkshire
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Business Analyst - SAP S/4HANA Finance Data Governance
Location: Windsor | Hybrid Working (3 days onsite)
Contract Length: Initial 6-Month Contract - (Possible extension)
Pay Rate: £550 per day via Umbrella - Inside IR35
We're supporting a major enterprise-wide Finance Transformation programme and are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to help establish and embed Finance Data Governance across a complex organisation.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping how finance data is managed, governed, and standardised for the future. Working across Finance, Technology, and Business teams, you'll help create a single source of truth for financial reporting while influencing future-state processes, controls, and master data standards.
The Role
As Business Analyst, you'll work at the intersection of Finance, Data Governance, and Business Transformation, helping to standardise finance master data and improve data quality, consistency, and control across the organisation.
You'll partner closely with finance stakeholders to understand current processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and support the implementation of robust governance frameworks that underpin a successful SAP S/4HANA transformation.
Key Responsibilities
Support the development and implementation of Finance Data Governance and Master Data Governance frameworks
Define, document, and improve finance data policies, processes, and controls
Gather and analyse business requirements from Finance stakeholders
Map and document current and future-state finance processes
Help standardise finance master data definitions across multiple business units
Support the design and implementation of governance workflows and approval processes
Define data quality standards, validation rules, and control requirements
Review and improve finance hierarchies, chart of accounts, cost centre, and profit centre structures
Support testing, validation, and governance process adoption activities
Create process documentation, training materials, and stakeholder communications
Drive stakeholder engagement and help embed new ways of workingAbout You
We're looking for a Business Analyst who combines strong finance process knowledge with experience working around finance data, master data, and transformation initiatives.
Essential Experience
Strong Business Analysis experience within Finance environments
Experience supporting Finance Transformation programmes
Understanding of Finance Master Data and reporting processes
Experience gathering requirements, process mapping, and documentation
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity
Experience working within SAP Finance environments, ideally SAP S/4HANA
Understanding of finance data structures and governance conceptsDesirable Experience
SAP S/4HANA Finance Transformation experience
Master Data Governance (MDG) experience
Experience designing or implementing data governance frameworks
Record-to-Report (R2R) process knowledge
Experience defining data quality standards and controls
Exposure to large-scale ERP transformation programmes
Accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for future suitable opportunities.
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