Financial Business Analyst

SUMMARY:
🚀 Financial Business Analyst – Turning Data Into Strategic Direction! Are you a numbers-driven problem solver who loves connecting the dots between data, finance, and strategy?

POSITION INFO:
Our client — a leader in the financial services sector — is on the lookout for a Financial Business Analyst who can translate complex data into actionable insights that shape real business outcomes.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Senior Financial Business Analyst and key stakeholders to ensure financial planning, product delivery, and strategic objectives are aligned. You won’t just analyse numbers — you’ll turn them into direction, driving smarter decisions, improved efficiency, and value creation across the business.

This is the perfect stage for someone who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and bringing clarity to complexity.

✨ Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Work at the intersection of finance, data, and technology.
• Use tools like SAP, Power BI, and advanced Excel to drive insights and automation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence strategic decision-making.
• Be part of a culture that values innovation, transformation, and continuous learning.

• Conducting in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Partnering with business units to align data insights with strategic goals and product outcomes.
• Documenting and analysing business and financial requirements.
• Ensuring data integrity by identifying and resolving anomalies early in the process.
• Modelling data flows and business processes to support solution design.
• Evaluating financial solutions for performance, value, and alignment with business needs.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis through analytics.
• Driving automation and process improvement to enhance reporting and efficiency.
• Partnering with QA and development teams to ensure that business and financial requirements are met.
• Communicating insights through reports, presentations, and stakeholder engagements.
• Mentoring and coaching team members while contributing to a culture of excellence and innovation.

• Advanced Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years’ experience within the financial services industry.
• CIMA certification (completed or in progress) highly advantageous.
• Proficiency with SAP Business Suite, Power BI, Excel (advanced), Power Apps, or VBA.
• Strong understanding of financial management principles, governance, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
• A passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and value creation.

• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of accountability.
• A confident communicator who can translate technical findings into clear business insights.
• Curious and tech-minded, always exploring new ways to automate and optimise.
• Collaborative, proactive, and driven to make a tangible impact

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