Finance Data Business Analyst

FINANCE DATA BUSINESS ANALYST Rate: £550-£600 outside IR35 Location: London (3 days per week in the office) Contract length: 3 months (may extend) Our client is seeking a Finance Data Business Analyst to join their team in London. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in financial reporting, particularly with IFRS17 and UK GAAP standards, to support a change project. The successful candidate will focus on the development of critical data elements (CDEs), data lineage, and comprehensive data documentation. They will work closely with the Project Manager on the Head of Reporting for IFRS17 and UK GAAP outputs and the related teams to enhance and streamline data quality and compliance. * Experience in financial reporting, particularly with IFRS17 and UK GAAP standards. * Focus on the development of critical data elements (CDEs), data lineage, and comprehensive data documentation. * Work closely with the Project Manager on the Head of Reporting for IFRS17 and UK GAAP outputs. What you'll do: As a Finance Data Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting a change project focused on financial reporting. Your primary responsibilities will include defining and documenting Critical Data Elements (CDEs) related to IFRS17 reporting requirements. You will collaborate with stakeholders to identify and align on data definitions, transformations, and usage across financial reports. Ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and availability will be a key part of your role. You will also develop and maintain data lineage for reporting and accounting processes. Acting as a liaison between various teams, you will contribute to the design of data quality metrics and controls. * Define and document Critical Data Elements (CDEs) related to IFRS17 reporting requirements. * Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and align on data definitions, transformations, and usage across financial reports. * Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and availability by establishing and maintaining robust data documentation. * Develop and maintain data lineage for reporting and accounting processes. * Act as a liaison between the reporting, accounting, and data management teams. * Contribute to the design of data quality metrics and controls. What you bring: The ideal candidate for this Finance Data Business Analyst position brings a wealth of experience in financial reporting. You are familiar with data management frameworks and ETL processes. Your background includes working with finance and accounting process tools. You have an understanding of IFRS 17 and UK GAAP finance data flows, calculations, and reporting. With over 5 years of experience as a Finance Data Business Analyst, you have strong knowledge of data governance, CDE definition, data lineage mapping, and data documentation. Your excellent communication skills enable you to translate complex data requirements into business-friendly language. * Familiarity with data management frameworks and ETL processes. * Experience with finance and accounting process and tools. * Understanding of IFRS 17 and UK GAAP finance data flows, calculations and reporting. * 5+ years of experience as a Finance Data Business Analyst. * Strong knowledge of data governance, CDE definition, data lineage mapping, and data documentation. * Excellent communication skills. What sets this company apart: Our client is a leading company with a reputation for excellence. They offer an inclusive work environment where collaboration and growth are encouraged. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to significant projects. The company values its employees and offers opportunities for professional development. What's next: Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now! Apply today by clicking on the link! We are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require accommodations because of disability or health condition, please email: gscemeaedi @ robertwalters.com. This position is being sourced through our Outsourcing service line. TPBN1_UKTJ