Finance Project Business Analyst - 18 month FTC
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The role is offered on an 18 month fixed term contract
In this role, you will join a dedicated project team implementing the Oracle Fusion ERP system across NEXT Finance, with a specific focus on the Procurement module.
Working within our operational space, you will help transition our purchasing processes, covering everything from requisition creation, purchase orders and approvals to receipting, invoice approval and matching capabilities.
You will work closely with lead managers and key operational teams, demonstrating rigour in your output while identifying and managing risks to maintain strong business controls.
What You Will Take On Design & Strategy
- Participate in ongoing design workshops to establish standard functionality and streamline processes.
- Help design the integration strategy for transitioning to the new software.
- Document process flows, change requirements, and design decisions clearly within project scope.
- Review configuration workbooks alongside functional and integration design documents.
- Support business impact assessments and contribute to training plans.
- Lead test planning and execution, guiding end users through testing cycles.
- Collaborate with the existing Procurement and Accounts Payable teams to map existing workflows.
- Partner with Tech QA and Finance UAT teams to build comprehensive test scripts.
- Work with Data Migration teams to verify data accuracy, and coordinate with Reporting teams to support reconciliations.
- Support change management teams to ensure clear training for all system users.
- Assist with cutover planning and execution.
- Provide post-go-live warranty support.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end Procurement processes.
- Proven experience implementing operational change, with a focus on automation and internal controls.
- Experience with ERP systems, ideally working with Oracle Fusion.
- Solid analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to self-manage, organise multiple tasks, and meet key project deadlines.
- Clear, professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, or Google Slides.
About The Team
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Company performance based bonus
- Sharesave scheme
- On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Early VIP access to sale stock
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Free on-site parking
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
- Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [email protected] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
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