• Fintech company with great culture
• Hybrid working
• Broad and varied role

The Opportunity
Our client is a startup scale up tech company headquartered in Melbourne with operations across the UK, EU, LATAM, USA, and Australia. Their payments platform enables customers to make micropayments and has a hand in provision of services that impacts millions of people.
As a Business Analyst you will play a pivotal role in supporting the overall business across Financial insights & reporting, data transformation projects, and process improvements covering controls, systems and reporting.
  
The Challenge
Reporting to the Head of Finance, key responsibilities will include:

• Business Process Analysis
  • o Identify and analyze current business processes and procedures and associated impacts on financial streams such as revenue, budgeting, and financial & management reporting .
  • o Evaluate inefficiencies and recommend improvements to enhance overall performance and streamline operations.
  • o Provide insights that drive operational improvements and inform decision-making.
• Data Analysis & Interpretation:
  • o Collect, analyze, and interpret data to support decision-making and identify trends and improve reporting accuracy.
  • o Use data analysis tools and techniques, including SQL and Excel, to extract meaningful insights from large datasets.
  • o Support commercial financial decisions, management and board reporting, and address operational issues through data-driven insights.
  • o Create visual representations of data to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to finance and business stakeholders.
• Solution Design:
  • o Collaborate with finance and IT teams to define and document functional requirements.
  • o Ensure that solutions align with business objectives and technical feasibility, while minimizing disruption to existing processes.
  • o Identify and assess the potential impacts of changes on financial workflows and related systems.
• Project Management Support:
  • o Assist in project planning, scheduling, and tracking projects related to financial systems, such as ERP implementations or upgrades.
  • o Monitor project progress and identify potential risks and issues, and communicate them to the Head of Finance.
  • o Provide support for project deliverables and milestones.
  • o Support the finance team through the transition during system upgrades and process changes.
• Process Improvement & Automation:
  • o Analyze and identify opportunities for automation within finance-related processes, such as accounts payable/receivable, financial closing, and reporting.
  • o Implement ICT solutions to streamline workflows and reduce manual interventions, improving efficiency and accuracy.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  • o Prepare clear and detailed documentation of processes, findings, and methodologies.
  • o Generate monthly reports for internal stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • o Effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels, including executives, managers, engineers, and customers.
  • o Manage stakeholder expectations and address concerns.
  • o Foster strong relationships and build consensus among finance, IT and business stakeholders.

The Expertise
Please apply to the position if you meet the following required skills and qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
•  Experience working with and implementing various finance-related systems (e.g., Phocas, Xero, NetSuite)
•  Knowledge of key accounting processes, including accounts payable/ receivable, financial reporting, and budgeting.
•  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•  Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Excel) for data manipulation and reporting.
•  Proficient in using data analytics and visualization tools, including Amazon Athena and QuickSight, to derive insights and support decision making.
•  Knowledge of business process modeling and documentation techniques.
•  6+ months experience working in the payments industry.
•  Experience working in an agile development environment.
•  Understanding of payment systems and industry trends.
•  Desired Skills also include: Payments industry experience, financial modeling knowledge & ERP systems experience

  
The Next Step

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Elena Feist for a confidential discussion on 0447 695 055.  
Or alternatively please apply per the link below