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Finance Business Analysts
Finance Business Analysts play a critical role in bridging financial operations and strategic decision-making, translating complex financial requirements into actionable insights and process improvements. This publication invites candidates interested in building expertise in financial analysis, data quality and stakeholder engagement within a dynamic finance function.
Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.
About The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to register your interest in Finance BA contract positions within financial services and related sectors. Roles of this type could involve working closely with finance teams to gather and analyse financial requirements, improve reporting processes, and ensure data quality across financial systems. You could be based in Manchester, working on projects where your analytical skills and process improvement mindset directly support better financial decision-making and operational efficiency.
What You Would Do
Typical responsibilities could include:
- Gathering and documenting financial requirements from stakeholders across the organisation
- Analysing financial data to identify process gaps, inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
- Conducting data quality assessments and recommending enhancements to financial reporting and systems
- Supporting the design and implementation of process improvements in finance operations
- Engaging with finance stakeholders to understand their needs and translate these into clear, actionable recommendations
- Collaborating with finance teams and systems specialists to validate solutions and ensure alignment with business objectives
- Documenting findings, analysis and recommendations in clear, structured formats for stakeholder review
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What You Could Bring
Most roles of this type require the following:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
- Proven experience in financial analysis, requirements gathering and process improvement
- Strong data quality analysis skills and experience in identifying and resolving data issues
- Ability to engage effectively with finance stakeholders at various levels
- Proficiency with financial reporting tools, systems and spreadsheet analysis
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts clearly
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail and a problem-solving approach
What Roles Of This Type Could Offer
Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:
- Contract position based in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, with a daily rate of £375–475 per day
- Exposure to varied financial analysis projects and the opportunity to develop expertise in financial processes and systems
- Collaboration with experienced finance teams and the chance to contribute meaningful process improvements
- Professional development through hands-on work on real-world financial challenges
- Flexibility and variety inherent to contract roles, with potential for extension based on performance and project needs
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About SThree
SThree is the global STEM workforce consultancy.
We advise businesses, build expert teams and deliver project solutions to outpace tomorrow, together.
Across the UK, we connect talented specialists with cutting-edge opportunities across technology, engineering, life sciences and financial services supported by our offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Leeds
How To Register Interest
If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.
Disclaimer:
Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.
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