Finance Business Analyst

Business Analyst (Payroll Transformation) - 24-Month FTCLocation: London (Hybrid - 4 days per week onsite)Contract: 24-Month Fixed-Term ContractWorking Pattern: Full-TimeThe OpportunityA leading UK transport and infrastructure organisation is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support a major payroll transformation and optimisation programme as part of a wider people systems and operational change initiative.This role will focus on understanding and improving payroll processes across a complex, multi-entity business environment. Working closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, and operational stakeholders, you will be responsible for gathering requirements, mapping processes, identifying improvements, and supporting the successful implementation of a new payroll solution.This is a highly business-facing position, ideal for someone with strong payroll domain knowledge who can translate complex operational requirements into clear, actionable documentation and drive successful adoption of new ways of working.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with Payroll, Finance, HR, Reward, and operational teams to gather, document, and validate business requirements.Map end-to-end payroll processes, identifying gaps, risks, controls, and opportunities for improvement and standardisation.Produce high-quality business requirements, user stories, process documentation, and acceptance criteria.Translate payroll process requirements into clear specifications for implementation partners and solution ..... full job details .....