Finance Business Analyst (Data, SQL & Banking)

Rate: Up to -700 per day (Inside IR35)
London: Hybrid (2-3 days per week)
Contract length: Initial 6-Month Contract

I am recruiting for a large international financial services organisation seeking a Finance Business Analyst to support a major core banking transformation programme.This is a hands-on role focused on analysing, mapping, and reconciling financial data as services are migrated from a legacy core banking platform into strategic target systems. The successful candidate will combine strong business analysis skills with financial data expertise, SQL capabilities, and a solid understanding of banking products.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst within Banking or Financial Services environments.
• Strong knowledge of banking products including Trade Finance, FX, Money Markets, Derivatives, Loans, and Treasury products.
• Solid understanding of finance and accounting principles, including financial reporting, trial balances, debits and credits, retained earnings, reconciliations, and period-end processes.
• Proven experience in finance data analysis, data mapping, and data validation.
• Experience working with data across multiple systems and understanding how information translates between different platforms and reporting environments.
• Hands-on involvement in data migration, transformation, integration, or large-scale change programmes.
• Ability to analyse large data extracts and identify data quality, control, and reconciliation issues.
• Strong SQL skills for data interrogation, analysis, and extraction.
• Experience working closely with developers and technical teams to define data requirements and support data extraction activities.
• Strong requirements gathering, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with both business and technical stakeholders, including senior Finance and Technology teams.
• Ability to work independently and deliver within fast-paced project environments.

Nice to Have

• Oracle / Oracle Financials experience including AP, AR, GL & FAH modules.
• Exposure to Financial Accounting Hub (FAH) or similar accounting engines.
• Experience supporting finance transformation, migration, or data-led change programmes.
• Understanding of General Ledger and broader financial reporting processes.
• Previous experience within Capital Markets, Corporate Banking, or Treasury environments

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