Finance/Payments Business Analyst

Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Glasgow, is currently looking to recruit a Senior Business Analyst for an initial 12 month contract on a rate of GBP355/day (inside of IR35). Due to the current circumstances this role will be remote based for the foreseeable future.

Responsibilities:
Business Analysis - applying a range of business analysis techniques to analyse the current state, as is, people, processes and technology to guide payment related service design and ability to investigate problems, lead options appraisals and propose solutions
Business Process Modelling - Developing as-is and to-be process flows taking into account user needs & key financial control requirements. Organise, lead and facilitate workshops with key stakeholders and users, as required, to align on process design
Requirements Definition and Management - Supporting the development of user stories to define Finance requirements using Agile methodology and ability to impact and prioritise these and manage delivery
Continuous Improvement - being able to critically evaluate current payment related systems and processes, and identify opportunities to optimise these
Business Process Testing - being able to define test strategy and create test cases and traceability records, from test cases back to requirements
Stakeholder Relationship Management - being able to develop and manage effective working relationships with key stakeholders. This will involve communicating with stakeholders clearly and regularly, clarifying mutual needs and commitments through consultation and consideration of impacts while focusing on the end-user needs
Subject Matter Expertise - Developing technical knowledge of an internal case management system to be able to support operational Finance teams with payment issues and propose solutions
Guidance and Training - being able to impact what changes are needed to guidance and training materials for any changes delivered and support the development and delivery of guidance and training materials
Innovation - lead, coach and motivate others to innovate in their work

Essential Skills:

Strong experience of business analysis in a business or digital project environment, preferably in a Finance or payment process
Excellent relationship management skills working with key stakeholders in technical and business environments
Experience of process mapping and business requirements gathering
Experience of working within an agile, multi-disciplinary team environment, and ability to deliver iterative design components (including user journeys) to the development team
Strong Internal Controls mind set
Well organised, delivery focussed and able to work on own initiative in a dynamic and/or Agile environment
People Management
Communications and Engagement
Improving Performance
Analysis and Use of Evidence

Desirable Skills:
Accountancy qualification preferred or relevant payment process experience
Project management qualification preferred - Agile/PMP/Prince 2 or equivalent
Business Analysis certification (CBAP or equivalent) - preferred or relevant experience

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.