Finance Business Analyst

Fixed term for 12 months. Full time (37.5 hours a week)
Up to 53000 per annum (depending on experience)

The role

As our Finance Business Analyst you will work across the full finance transformation lifecycle; from discovery and process analysis through requirements solution design testing implementation and transition. You will partner with Finance Technology and Digital colleagues and external implementation specialists to shape robust scalable finance capabilities.

You will analyse current processes systems and data flows; identify opportunities to improve controls reporting and operating models; and translate business regulatory and technical needs into clear deliverables. Your work will help ensure new finance solutions are usable well governed and aligned with organisational needs.

The team

Our Digital Delivery team plays a vital role in helping Energy Saving Trust deliver high-quality digital products and services that support our mission. Bringing together specialists from across disciplines we work collaboratively to improve user experiences enable effective decision-making and deliver solutions that create lasting impact.

Were a supportive and ambitious team that values curiosity continuous improvement and evidence-based thinking. As we continue to evolve our digital services were looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst who can help shape our approach to business analysis while developing capability across the organisation.

What you will do

• Analyse and improve end-to-end finance processes systems controls and data flows.

• Elicit document and manage business requirements from discovery through design build testing and go-live.

• Create functional specifications user stories acceptance criteria process maps and data models.

• Translate requirements between Finance teams technical colleagues and implementation partners.

• Support finance system configuration integrations data migration cleansing reconciliation and validation.

• Define and improve financial reporting management information data governance and quality standards.

• Plan and support user acceptance testing test scenarios and defect triage.

• Facilitate workshops and decision-making forums building strong relationships across the programme.

• Support implementation and a smooth transition into business as usual.

What you will bring

• Proven Business Analyst experience within a finance transformation programme finance systems implementation or major process improvement initiative.

• Experience working with internal Finance teams and third-party suppliers or implementation partners.

• Experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and other mid-tier finance or ERP systems.

• Strong knowledge of requirements traceability process mapping system integrations and data migration.

• Experience of data quality management reporting requirements UAT planning and defect triage.

• Knowledge of financial controls audit regulatory and statutory requirements approval workflows and data governance.

• Strong analytical data visualisation facilitation stakeholder management and communication skills.

• The ability to turn complex requirements into clear actionable deliverables in a fast-moving environment.

• A collaborative approach and a commitment to equity diversity inclusion and accessibility.

For more information please see the job description

Please submit an anonymised CV and cover letter removing your name address email address and any other identifying details. Please note applications submitted without a cover letter may be rejected.

Who we are

Energy Saving Trust is a leading and trusted organisation dedicated to promoting energy efficiency low carbon transport and sustainable energy use. We aim to address the climate emergency and deliver the wider benefits of clean energy as we transition to net zero.

At Energy Saving Trust we dont just offer jobs we offer careers. For our people being part of the effort to address the climate emergency makes working for us truly meaningful and rewarding.

Work where you thrive

At Energy Saving Trust flexibility isnt just a policy its how we work. Most of our roles can be done remotely and many of our people choose to work from home full-time. Prefer an office environment We have welcoming spaces in London Edinburgh Belfast Cardiff and Hadleigh for those who want to connect in person.

Well support you with:

• Generous holiday (25 days bank holidays extra Christmas leave)

• True flexibility in how and where you work (subject to role requirements)

• Strong pension & life assurance

• Enhanced family leave

• Green travel perks (EV scheme cycle to work)

• Professional development support

• Yearly wellbeing allowance

These are just some of the benefits we offer.

Want to know more about how we make flexibility real Check out our Benefits and Culture page

Reasonable adjustments: We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive of and accessible for everyone.

If you think you may need additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process please get in touch with or call reception on 44 (0). We will do our very best to support you.

Diversity and inclusion
Energy Saving Trust is committed to creating a diverse inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be themselves with support to be their best.

We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and we ringfence a minimum number of interview slots for candidates who apply via the Disability Confident scheme and meet the criteria for a role. Find out more here.

You can find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

To avoid disappointment you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed we are unable to consider further applications

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this post. To apply for this post you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK