Business Analyst - Financial Planning - JN-012026-6929602

6 month FTC with a leading UK retail brand
Hybrid working

About Our Client

My client is a leading retail brand in the UK and is searching for a Business Analyst with experience in Financial Planning to help define business needs and evaluate suitability of a new forecasting solution. They're looking for someone who understands the main drivers behind financial planning activities and can use a structured, data focused approach to capture and document requirements.

This is a 6 month fixed term contract, with hybrid working based out of Manchester.

Job Description

Lead and document full lifecycle of business analysis activities relating to complex financial planning workflows.
Collaborate with commercial finance teams across multiple regions to gain a clear understanding of their FP&A practices.
Produce detailed documentation of the processes currently in place.
Pinpoint commonalities and key interaction points across regions.
Surface the differences and gaps that exist in financial planning approaches between markets.
Recommend the process enhancements needed across the JD estate to improve forecasting precision.
Capture and map out the various data sources used in each region and within each process.
Establish and oversee the business requirements, ensuring they reflect both the present and target future state of the financial planning framework.
Understand and document the various data sources per region and process.
Define and manage business requirements, ensuring alignment between current and future states of the financial planning process.

The Successful Applicant

Demonstrated capability to juggle several workstreams simultaneously and meet demanding, and at times competing, deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Background in creating financial forecasts and/or developing budget models.
Excellent relationship building abilities, with confidence collaborating and influencing stakeholders at all organisational levels.
Strong analytical and problem solving mindset, able to break down complex issues and propose clear, practical solutions.
Proficient in conducting root cause investigations and impact assessments using a variety of business analysis methods and tools.
Experience crafting business cases and outlining quantifiable benefits to inform strategic decisions.
Skilled in gathering and managing requirements, including facilitating workshops, producing clear documentation, and ensuring alignment with technology deliverables.
Competent user of applications within the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint).
Highly effective written and verbal communicator, capable of adapting messages for diverse audiences.
Proven track record of navigating complex stakeholder groups and balancing conflicting priorities.
Able to operate autonomously and maintain momentum in a fast moving environment.
Data expertise across analysis, modelling, and governance, including designing conceptual data models to support all stages of the financial planning cycle.