Business & Test Analyst

Finance Systems - Business & Test Analyst (Manager / Senior Manager)

15-month Fixed Term Contract | London (Hybrid)

£85k - £95k per annum + Benefits

Oliver James has partnered with a leading global financial services institution to recruit a Finance Systems Business & Test Analyst to support a major multi-year finance systems transformation programme within its London operation. This role sits within a Project & Change environment and works closely with Finance, IT, and international stakeholders. It's well suited to someone who enjoys hands-on delivery, complex system change, and operating in a regulated banking environment with real exposure to senior stakeholders and overseas head office teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary Business & Test Analyst supporting the Accounts & Tax function during the implementation of new finance systems
• Lead business analysis activities for new accounting and regulatory reporting platforms, including data flow analysis and data mapping
• Coordinate testing strategy, scope, and execution across multiple project streams and stakeholder groups
• Create, maintain, and validate test scripts, test data, and requirements coverage matrices
• Execute and manage system, regression, and user acceptance testing, including defect management and resolution
• Produce clear, regular progress and test status reporting for senior stakeholders
• Support the development of new operating models, procedures, and end-user training

Essential Skills

• Proven experience implementing new accounting or finance systems within a banking or financial services environment
• Strong background in business analysis and test management across complex system change programmes
• Experience managing testing activity involving offshore or international development teams
• Confident using Jira and Confluence for requirements, testing, and defect management
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting processes and terminology
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and resolve issues in a structured manner
• Clear, concise communicator able to engage effectively with senior management

Desirable Skills

• Experience with regulatory or statutory reporting systems within financial services
• Exposure to Bank of England or similar regulatory reporting environments
• Relevant qualifications such as ISTQB, APM, Agile or accounting-related certifications
• Experience supporting multi-year transformation or replacement programmes
• Familiarity with tools such as MS Visio and advanced PowerPoint reporting
• Experience working closely with international head office teams
• Background in Accounts & Tax or Finance Operations functions

How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV. All applications will be reviewed by Oliver James, who is managing the recruitment process on behalf of our client. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an initial confidential discussion.