Finance Process Analyst

Cedar are recruiting a Finance Process Analyst to join a leading healthcare provider with a network of over 80 services across England and Wales. They are committed to delivering exceptional care programs that prioritise the well-being of service users. Our client values inclusively and collaboration, recognising the vital role each staff member plays in their success. This is a permanent role offering hybrid working (3 days in the office) and reports into the head of finance.

Position Overview

The Finance Process Analyst plays a crucial role in driving operational efficiency and facilitating organisational change within the finance department. Their responsibilities encompass a diverse range of tasks aimed at streamlining processes, enhancing data integrity, and promoting best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• One of the primary duties involves conducting workshops, including discovery sessions, to gain insights into current processes.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to understand the intricacies of existing workflows and translate them into clear process maps and standard operating procedures.

• Drive change initiatives within the finance department.
• Communicate effectively any proposed changes to stakeholders, garnering buy-in, and providing the necessary training and support to facilitate a smooth transition to new processes.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensure processes are implemented effectively, with minimal disruption to operations.
• Support the data cleansing processes to maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial data, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.

• Will assist with any data migration projects, facilitating the seamless transfer of information between systems while mitigating risks associated with data loss or corruption.
• Test processes to validate the accuracy and functionality of new systems or process enhancements.

• Maintain comprehensive records of processes, procedures, and policies.
• Work with stakeholders and ensure consistency and transparency across the finance department.
• Provide up-to-date and accessible documentation, to share and promotes accountability within the organisation.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a business analyst position/Finance business partnering or similar
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.
• A nice to have would be someone with an AAT or studying an ACCA/CIMA qualification.