Apply: Business Analyst Finance Transformation

Reference: BH-173721
Business Analyst Finance Transformation
 
We are seeking a skilled Business Analyst to support a finance transformation project based in Melbourne, focusing on process mapping, design, and optimisation. The role involves a "lift and shift" to reintegrate outsourced finance operations, infrastructure, and workforce in-house, followed by integration. The candidate must have finance expertise and experience in complex operational transitions within the Australian market.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Map and analyse vendor-managed finance processes to create as-is process maps.
  • Design optimised to-be finance processes aligned with Australian regulations and company goals.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.
  • Collaborate with internal teams (finance, IT, HR) and the vendor for requirements gathering and knowledge transfer.
  • Support the transfer of finance operations, systems, and workforce, ensuring minimal disruption.
  • Plan and support integration of finance systems and tools into the company’s infrastructure.
  • Analyse data to validate process improvements and support decision-making.
  • Assist with change management, including training and process documentation.
  • Identify and mitigate risks during transition and integration.
 
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • 5+ years as a Business Analyst, with 3+ years in finance roles in Australia.
  • Expertise in finance processes (e.g., accounts payable/receivable, financial reporting) and systems (e.g., Xero, MYOB, SAP).
  • Proficiency in process mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart).
  • Experience in process optimisation (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) and "lift and shift" projects.
  • Knowledge of Australian financial regulations (e.g., AASB, GST).
  • Strong stakeholder engagement, analytical, and change management skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field. Certifications (e.g., CBAP, PMP) are a plus.
 
Desirable Skills
  • Experience with vendor-managed transitions and data migration.
  • Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project).
  • Understanding of Australian workplace laws (e.g., Fair Work Act).
 
Key Competencies
  • Detail-oriented and proactive in managing complex projects.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
  • Adaptable to fast-paced environments and Australian business norms.
 
Location: Melbourne CBD
Job Type: 12 months with possible extension
Benefits: 3 days on-site, 2 days work from home
Rate: $650 - $850 per day and required to have own ABN  


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
Company Background:

Chandler Macleod is a highly regarded and well established recruitment organisation, part of RGF Staffing and Recruit Holdings, the fourth largest staffing network in the world! We partner with over 3500 companies globally providing job hunters with endless opportunities to find and succeed in their work.

Chandler Macleod knows what it takes to recruit, select, and retain the best people. We’re in the business of understanding how people tick because we’ve been digging deep into people’s needs and motivations since 1959.

We uncover the ‘BestFit™’ for employers and job hunters alike by looking beyond the CV’s and JD’s. This allows us to match candidates to jobs that bring out their best and discover people that can make businesses boom.

We’re a team of flexible thinkers and detail obsessors, who believe that the right fit can lead to a happier life. Because when you really get people, you really open up a world of opportunity.

There are several brands that make up Chandler Macleod, these include our Staffing business, our Consulting business, our xPO Talent Solutions business and our Managed Services business.

You can learn more at our website: www.chandlermacleod.com

We are Chandler Macleod. We get people.

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