Business Analyst

Business Analyst (IT & VAT Transformation)£500 per dayInitial 3-Month ContractMilton Keynes (1-2 days per week onsite)We're seeking an experienced Business Analyst with a strong IT background and knowledge of VAT accounting to support a key finance transformation programme.This project is focused on reviewing, rationalising and consolidating VAT codes across the business to improve tax efficiency, simplify VAT processes and ensure systems support the future-state tax operating model. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance, Tax, IT and business stakeholders to analyse current processes, define requirements and support the delivery of system changes required to achieve the programme objectives.Key Responsibilities

• Gather, document and validate business, functional and non-functional requirements.
• Work closely with Finance, Tax and IT teams to understand existing VAT processes and system configurations.
• Analyse current VAT code structures and identify opportunities for consolidation and optimisation.
• Support the design and implementation of IT system changes required to enable improved VAT management and tax efficiency.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings across business and technical teams.
• Produce process maps, requirements documentation and business analysis artefacts.
• Assess impacts of proposed changes across systems, processes and operational teams.
• Support testing, user acceptance testing and business readiness activities.
• Ensure solutions align with both business objectives and VAT compliance requirements.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience working as a Business Analyst on IT change or transformation programmes.
• Strong understanding of business systems, system integrations and change delivery.
• Experience delivering finance, ERP or accounting system change projects.
• Knowledge of VAT accounting principles, VAT codes and related business processes.
• Experience working with Finance and Tax stakeholders.
• Strong requirements gathering, process mapping and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within VAT transformation, tax technology or finance transformation programmes.
• Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365 or similar finance systems.
• BCS, IIBA or Agile Business Analysis certifications.
• Lean Six Sigma or process improvement qualifications.

Contract Details

• Rate: £500 per day
• Contract Length: Initial 3 months
• Location: Milton Keynes
• Hybrid Working: 1-2 days per week onsite

The OpportunityThis is an excellent opportunity for a Business Analyst with a blend of IT systems expertise and VAT accounting knowledge to play a key role in a programme focused on consolidating VAT codes, improving tax efficiency and delivering the associated system and process changes across the organisation.What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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