At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance transformation initiatives and translate complex business needs into actionable requirements.
- Company: Dynamic bank with a focus on strategic transformation and innovation.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, private medical insurance, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced environment and make a real impact on finance processes and data flows.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Business Analyst in Financial Services and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
We’re looking for a high‑calibre Business Analyst to join our Finance Change team on a fixed‑term basis, supporting a portfolio of strategic transformation initiatives across the bank. This role will act as the key link between Finance, Data and Technology teams — translating complex business priorities into well‑structured, delivery‑ready requirements that improve execution pace, quality and control. You’ll play a critical role across a range of finance transformation programmes, helping shape business processes, data flows and reporting frameworks while driving better outcomes and reducing delivery rework. This opportunity would suit an experienced Business Analyst who thrives in fast‑paced change environments and enjoys bringing structure, clarity and momentum to complex initiatives.
Business Analysis & Change Delivery
- Lead requirements gathering, definition and documentation across Finance transformation initiatives
- Translate business needs into clear, sequenced and actionable requirements
- Drive alignment between Finance, Data, Technology and third‑party vendors
- Ensure requirements are validated, structured and delivery‑ready
Process & Data Analysis
- Map end‑to‑end processes, workflows and system interactions
- Analyse financial and operational data to support business design and reporting frameworks
- Support improvements to governance, controls and decision‑making processes
Testing & Delivery Support
- Support UAT planning and execution, ensuring traceability from requirements to testing
- Help reduce rework and delivery delays through strong upfront analysis and stakeholder engagement
- Act as the bridge between SMEs and delivery teams, minimising dependency on senior Finance stakeholders
Transformation Initiatives
You’ll contribute to key programmes including:
- Financial Data & Reporting transformation
- General Ledger transformation
- FP&A systems and automation initiatives
- Treasury systems optimisation
- Payments and resilience programmes
- Wider Finance change roadmap priorities
Who You’ll Work With
You’ll collaborate closely with:
- Finance leadership and SMEs
- Data and Technology teams
- Third‑party vendors and delivery partners
- Transformation and Change stakeholders
- Senior business decision makers across the bank
Qualifications & Experience
- Proven experience as a Business Analyst within Financial Services or a complex Finance environment
- Strong understanding of Finance processes, reporting and data flows
- Experience across areas such as Financial Control, FP&A or Treasury
- Strong process mapping and workflow documentation capability (e.g. Miro, Visio)
- Experience analysing complex datasets and translating insight into business requirements
- Track record of improving delivery quality and reducing rework
- Experience working across cross‑functional teams and vendors
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability
- Ability to break down complex problems into clear, delivery‑ready requirements
- Confident influencing and challenging senior stakeholders constructively
- Highly organised with a structured and delivery‑focused mindset
Discretionary annual bonus
Hybrid working (where applicable)
25 days annual leave (increasing with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme
Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
Cycle to Work & Green Car Schemes
Interest‑free season ticket loan
Study support & professional memberships
If you’re an experienced Business Analyst with strong Finance transformation experience and a passion for driving meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.
Business Analyst – Finance Change (9-month FTC) in London employer: Hollybank Trustees Ltd
Join a dynamic and innovative team at our London office, where we prioritise employee growth and development through a supportive work culture that values collaboration and excellence. As a Business Analyst in Finance Change, you'll benefit from a hybrid working model, competitive annual leave, and comprehensive health insurance, all while contributing to transformative projects that shape the future of finance within the bank. We are committed to fostering an environment where your skills can flourish, making this an exceptional opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
