Finance SME/Business Analyst

Position: Finance Reconciliations Subject Matter Expert / Business Analyst Employment Type: Contract, Full time Duration: 6 months Start: ASAP Location: Berkshire, Hybrid Languages: English Role As a Finance Reconciliations SME / Business Analyst, you will be the go‑to expert for mapping current reconciliation processes, driving the migration from Accurate NXG to AutoRek, and ensuring a seamless, controls‑focused transition. Key Responsibilities Independently analyse existing reconciliation workflows on Accurate NXG and document all processes, data flows, and control points. Design the future‑state (‘To‑Be’) reconciliation architecture on AutoRek, producing comprehensive ‘As‑Is’ vs. ‘To‑Be’ gap analyses. Develop detailed migration plans—covering timelines, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and contingency measures. Coordinate with business and IT stakeholders to gather requirements, report progress, and resolve issues promptly. Lead periodic reviews to validate data integrity, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure regulatory compliance. Prepare and deliver clear technical documentation, status reports, and stakeholder presentations. Execute rigorous quality assurance checks and validations during and after deployment. Proactively identify process inefficiencies and recommend enhancements to strengthen controls. Manage end‑to‑end tasks with minimal client supervision, maintaining momentum and accountability. Support go‑live activities, including final deployment checks, cut‑over coordination, and post‑migration stabilization. Your Profile Essential Skills & Experience 8 years in finance reconciliation processes, with deep domain knowledge. Hands‑on implementation or migration experience on Accurate NXG, AutoRek, or equivalent platforms (e.g., TLM, IntelliMatch, Frontier, BlackLine). Proven track record supporting go‑live deployments—performing checks, validations, and issue resolution. Solid understanding of SDLC methodologies (Waterfall and Agile). Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and attention‑to‑detail skills. Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities, both written and verbal. Desirable Skills & Experience Ability to author and execute UAT test cases for reconciliation systems. Experience delivering end‑user training and creating user guides. Technical exposure to databases, SQL querying, and ETL concepts. Right to work in the UK is essential (no sponsorship available).