Action for Children
Business Analyst
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Business Analyst (Oracle Fusion)
Salary & Contract
- Salary: £54,300 per annum
- Location: Homebased (must be permanently located in the UK and willing to travel to Watford regularly)
- Contract: Full time, Fixed Term until 31/03/2027
Benefits
- 29 days annual leave (plus bank holidays pro rata)
- Pension with up to 7% employer contribution, including life assurance cover
- Staff discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility (discounts across 15,000 national retailers)
About Action for Children
Working here is more than a job. We are passionate about protecting and supporting children, young people, and families, striving for high standards to ensure more children are safe and happy.
About the Role
Action for Children has undergone a system simplification programme, implementing Oracle Fusion for a complete People and Finance System. Over the past five years, they have embarked on a stabilisation programme post-implementation and require an experienced Oracle ERP/EPM Business Analyst to join until 31/03/2027.
You will:
- Report to the Programme Lead
- Collaborate closely with the Finance and Technical Teams to redesign financial business processes aligned with Oracle ERP/EPM
Key Responsibilities
Process & Requirement Capture
- Lead structured workshops with Finance, People Operations, and Technology to:
- Capture current processes, pain points, and operational scenarios.
- Translate needs into clear, outcome-focused requirements.
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Acceptance Criteria & Validation
- Define and maintain robust, testable acceptance criteria.
- Ensure solutions align with real business outcomes instead of system assumptions.
Cross-Module Analysis
- Analyse and articulate cross-module impact across:
- ERP, HCM
- Payroll
- Reporting
- Identify dependencies, constraints, and downstream implications early.
Testing & Validation
- Support discovery, testing, and validation by:
- Coordinating scenario-based testing.
- Working with SMEs to confirm operational viability end-to-end.
Workflow & Process Documentation
- Document key process and data flows, including:
- Chart of Accounts structures
- Costing logic
- Approval processes
- Highlight inefficiencies and manual workarounds.
Stakeholder & Technical Bridging
- Act as a bridge between business and technical teams, ensuring:
- Challenging of assumptions
- Clarification of requirements
- Alignment across stakeholders throughout delivery
EPM Business Requirements & Training
- Document EPM workforce module requirements from a business perspective.
- Identify training gaps for EPM and propose solutions.
Requirements
Must-Have Skills & Experience
- BA experience specifically within Oracle Fusion Financial Management Modules.
- Exceptional ability to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders (in-person and online).
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- Experience with Oracle EPM.
- Prior involvement in a Chart of Accounts project within Oracle.
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Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
At Action for Children, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
We actively encourage applications from:
- BAME (Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic) candidates
- Disabled candidates
We work to promote equal opportunities for all groups in society.
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Application Details
- Closing Date: 2nd July 2026
- Contact: Email recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk, quoting reference 13185.
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
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