Finance Business Analyst

Finance Business AnalystBristol based- Hybrid working - 3 days onsite ideal Up to 500 per day OUTSIDE IR35 Immediate start - 4-month contract to end of Jan 2027 (extensions possible)We are supporting an exciting, entrepreneurial retail brand to scale their operations.We are looking for an experienced Finance BA to support an RFP and supplier selection for a new finance solution. You will connect Finance, Procurement, Technology and operational teams, define requirements, map finance processes and help assess supplier proposals. Key ResponsibilitiesGather and prioritise finance requirements, process pain points and control needs.Map current processes and define clear functional, data, reporting and service requirements for the RFP.Develop evaluation criteria, demo scenarios and scoring tools to compare suppliers objectively.Assess solution fit, costs, integrations, data migration, risks and change impacts.Present evidence-based recommendations and help translate the selected proposal into a mobilisation plan. What We''re Looking ForProven experience as a Finance Business Analyst in fast-paced retail environmentsHands-on experience supporting RFPs or competitive tenders for finance systems, platforms or outsourced finance servicesAbility to elicit, document and prioritise finance requirements across areas such as record-to-report, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, planning, reporting, controls and statutory complianceExperience developing evaluation criteria and scoring models, ..... full job details .....