Finance Business Analyst

Finance Business Analyst – 6-Month Contract Location: Hobart, Tasmania Rate: Competitive Daily Rate Start: ASAP Are you an experienced Finance Business Analyst with strong accounting knowledge and hands‑on SAP experience? We’re partnering with a major organisation in Tasmania to support a Finance Uplift program aimed at improving efficiency, data integrity, reporting processes, and overall financial capability. This role will suit someone who thrives in complex finance environments, enjoys engaging with stakeholders, and can translate business problems into clear, actionable requirements. About the Role As the Finance Business Analyst, you will play a key part in shaping and delivering a range of Finance Uplift initiatives currently in the Needs phase. Your focus will be on capturing business requirements, analysing process gaps, identifying inefficiencies, and building well‑structured user stories and business cases that support strategic decision‑making. Working closely with finance leaders, digital delivery teams, and subject matter experts, you will bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions—ensuring initiatives are aligned with organisational goals and deliver real operational value. Key Responsibilities Business Analysis & Documentation Capture and analyse business needs, problem statements, and process inefficiencies within the finance function. Develop high‑quality user stories, acceptance criteria, one‑pagers, risk logs, and supporting documentation. Prepare business cases and options papers to evaluate solution pathways, including cost, risk, feasibility, and strategic fit. Stakeholder Engagement Facilitate workshops with finance and digital stakeholders to gather requirements and define the future‑state processes. Act as a central point of contact between finance SMEs, delivery managers, and technical teams. Ensure effective communication to keep stakeholders aligned across each phase of the initiative. Technical & Functional Insight Collaborate with IT teams and vendors to assess root causes of system or data issues and contribute to solution design. Provide clarity on business requirements to support functional and performance testing. Ensure documentation and proposed solutions are easy to understand and aligned with project objectives. About You You will bring a strong blend of accounting knowledge, systems thinking, and analytical capability. Ideally, you have worked in finance environments dealing with CapEx/Opex, statutory reporting, asset‑heavy operations, or other complex structures. We’re looking for: Solid experience as a Finance Business Analyst or Systems Accountant. Accounting background (degree qualified preferred). Experience working with SAP Finance modules or on SAP‑related projects. Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid). Ability to identify root causes, ask probing questions, and translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements. Excellent stakeholder engagement, documentation, and communication skills. Experience in utilities, construction, or other complex environments (highly regarded). BA certifications (CBAP or equivalent) or project/IT qualifications (advantageous). Why Apply? Work on a high‑impact finance transformation initiative. Enjoy a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment with supportive stakeholders. Flexible work arrangements in a beautiful Hobart‑based setting. Opportunity to influence significant finance process and system improvements. How to Apply If you’re a Finance BA or Systems Accountant with SAP experience and you’re looking for your next contract opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr