Business Systems Analyst

Business Systems Analyst - Payroll & Finance Systems | FTSE 100 | £47,500 + £4,400 Car Allowance + up to 12% Bonus | Hybrid – 1 day per week in either Warrington, Birmingham or York
We are recruiting on behalf of a FTSE 100 housebuilder who are seeking an experienced Business Systems Analyst to support a range of payroll, finance and business systems projects across the organisation. This role will suit a Business Systems Analyst or BA who has strong experience gathering requirements, improving processes and delivering system change within payroll and finance environments.

Key Responsibilities

Engage with payroll, finance and operational stakeholders to understand business requirements.
Analyse and document current and future-state business processes.
Support the delivery of payroll and finance system enhancements and transformation projects.
Produce functional specifications, process maps, user stories and business requirements documentation.
Facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings across multiple business areas.
Support system testing, UAT planning and implementation activities.
Work closely with third-party software providers and internal technical teams.
Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation and efficiency gains.
Assist with change management and user adoption activities.Essential Experience

Proven experience working as a Business Analyst, Business Systems Analyst or similar within payroll or finance systems environments
Strong requirements gathering and stakeholder management skills.
Experience supporting payroll-related projects, system upgrades, implementations or integrations.
Ability to map and improve complex business processes.
Experience producing high-quality analysis and project documentation.
Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Desirable Technical Experience
Experience with one or more of the following payroll and finance platforms would be advantageous:

Payroll Systems

Zellis ResourceLink, Zellis Quantum, Oracle Payroll, SAP Payroll, ADP, Workday Payroll, MHR iTrent, Moorepay, Dayforce (Ceridian)Finance Platforms

Oracle Financials, SAP Finance, Dynamics 365 Finance, Unit4, Sage, NetSuiteOther Desirable Technical Skills

Data analysis and reporting, SQL exposure, Systems integration projects, UAT/Test Management, Process automation initiatives, Power BI or reporting toolsIdeal Candidate

Strong understanding of payroll processes, payroll legislation impacts and finance workflows.
Comfortable operating between business stakeholders and technical teams.
Able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Commercial mindset with a focus on delivering business value through technology and process improvement.Package

£47,500 basic salary
£4,400 car allowance
Up to 12% annual bonus
Private Healthcare, 25 days holiday + bank, Pension