Senior Business Analyst

Senior Business Analyst | Finance Transformation (Contract) Contract: Initial term until March 2027 Location: Auckland CBD Our client within the financial services sector is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join a major enterprise transformation programme within the finance domain. This is an excellent opportunity for a business-focused BA who thrives in large, fast-paced transformation environments and enjoys working at the intersection of finance, business processes and organisational change. About the Role Working within the CFO function, you'll play a key role in understanding how large-scale business transformation impacts finance operations and processes. You'll collaborate with Finance SMEs, technology teams and external delivery partners to analyse current and future-state processes, define business requirements and support the successful delivery of complex change. Your focus will include areas such as: Finance systems and business processes General Ledger processes Financial controls and reconciliations Financial reporting Business process analysis and impact assessment Requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement This is a highly collaborative role requiring someone who can confidently work across multiple business areas, navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes in a complex programme environment. What We’re Looking For We're keen to speak with Senior Business Analysts who have: Strong experience as a business-focused Business Analyst (rather than a technical BA) Previous experience within banking or financial services Finance domain knowledge, ideally including General Ledger, financial controls, reconciliations or reporting Experience working on large-scale transformation programmes with multiple stakeholders Excellent business process analysis and requirements elicitation skills The ability to engage confidently with senior business stakeholders, SMEs and delivery teams A proactive approach, strong ownership mindset and the ability to deliver outcomes in fast-moving environments A background in accounting or finance would be highly regarded but is not essential. Eligible candidates must have valid New Zealand working rights. #J-18808-Ljbffr