Business Analyst - Finance

Job Description

Finance Business Analyst - 6 Month Daily Rate Contract - Public Sector - Dublin

Our client, a large public sector body, are currently recruiting for a versatile Business Analyst.

This is a 6 month contract with a highly competitive daily rate. Applicants must be able to travel to the office in Dublin City Centre 2/3 days a week, dependent on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Consult with business clients to understand and assess system functional specifications to meet organisational goals.

Gather and analyse statistical data, using SQL analytical skills, from the business areas for aiding business cases for change.

Supporting the business by documenting process models and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Develop a deep understanding of the business context and marketplace that our business stakeholders are operating in.

Support projects from inception through the various stages of the development lifecycle into Production and Implementation.

Work on a number of projects at the same time, depending on project size and complexity.

Understand problem statements, and agree scope of engagement.

Interview product owners to understand "As-Is" business processes, and then develop customer-driven "To-Be" processes.

Job Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Information Systems or Business Analytics.

3-5 years experience as a Business Analyst supporting finance functions and process design.

Knowledge of SQL, database concepts, and data manipulation languages.

Proven experience in building and developing strong and collaborative relationships - both with internal and external vendors.

Background in JIRA and Confluence would be a huge advantage.

Strong financial analysis skills.

Demonstrable communication skills, with an innovative mindset that is able to influence others.

Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.

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