ERP Business Analyst
Data Controller, VE Ltd
- London, England, United Kingdom
- London, England, United Kingdom
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Job Description
ERP Business Analyst
Role Purpose: The ERP Business Analyst is responsible for leading the
business, process, and functional evaluation
of shortlisted SaaS ERP solutions. The role ensures that each candidate system can support the target finance operating model with minimal customisation, robust internal controls, and sustainable day-to-day operation by a lean finance function.
The role acts as the
primary authority on business and finance process fit , translating requirements into structured evaluation criteria, scripted demonstrations, and evidence-based scoring. The analyst ensures that supplier claims are tested against realistic operational scenarios and statutory obligations, rather than relying on marketing assertions.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities: 1. Functional and Process Fit Assessment
Lead assessment of candidate ERP platforms across end-to-end finance processes, including:
General Ledger and period close
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Fixed Assets and depreciation
Budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
Analyse how well standard system functionality supports required processes
Assess the extent to which requirements can be met through configuration rather than bespoke customisation
Identify functional gaps, workarounds, dependencies, and operational impacts, and document them clearly
2. Controls, Auditability, and Compliance Assessment Evaluate the strength of financial controls, including:
Approval workflows and segregation of duties
Audit trails and transaction traceability
Period-close controls, journals, and adjustments
Assess alignment with statutory reporting and audit expectations
Confirm that controls are enforced through system design and configuration, not manual workarounds
3. User-Journey Definition and Demonstrations Define scripted, end-to-end user journeys for vendor demonstrations, covering:
Period close
Procure-to-pay
Order-to-cash / receivables
Budgeting and reporting
Control points, approvals, and exception handling
Accuracy, clarity, and usability of reporting outputs
Act as the lead business evaluator during demonstrations, probing depth of capability rather than surface functionality
4. Platform Suitability from a Business Perspective Assess how each ERP platform supports:
Operation by a lean finance team
Automation and reduction of manual effort
Consistent processes and controls across users
Evaluate configuration vs customisation trade-offs from a business sustainability perspective
Identify functional or usability constraints that could limit future operating change
5. Contribution to Implementation Feasibility Provide business and process input into:
Implementation approach and phasing
User enablement and adoption risks
Assess whether proposed solutions are realistically implementable within required timescales
Identify process, data, or control risks that could threaten go-live or benefits realisation
6. Scoring, Evidence, and Governance: Score candidate solutions objectively against agreed functional and business criteria
Ensure all scores are supported by demonstrable evidence from documentation, demonstrations, and proofs
Document assumptions, exclusions, dependencies, and risks clearly
Contribute clear, defensible business rationale to the System Selection Report
Functional and process-fit assessment inputs and scored evaluation matrices
Written assessment of controls, auditability, and reporting capability
Configuration vs customisation analysis (business-led)
Contributions to the final System Selection Report
Required Skills and Experience Proven experience as an ERP Analyst, ERP Business Analyst, or Finance Systems Business Analyst
Strong understanding of finance operations and statutory reporting
Experience evaluating or implementing Tier-1 SaaS ERP platforms (e.g. Dynamics 365 Finance, SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud, Oracle Fusion, Unit4 ERPx)
Solid understanding of ERP configuration, controls, and audit trails from a business perspective
Ability to translate business requirements into structured evaluation criteria and artefacts
Experience in regulated or audit-intensive environments
Experience supporting formal procurement or system-selection exercises
Familiarity with MEAT-aligned evaluation and scoring frameworks
Key Competencies and Behaviours Analytical and evidence-led
Business-focused and platform-agnostic
Strong control awareness and attention to detail
Clear communicator with both finance users and senior stakeholders
Governance-aware and audit-ready
Success Measures ERP solutions are assessed consistently and objectively from a business and process perspective
Demonstrations surface real operational capability rather than sales narratives
Functional, control, and usability risks are identified early and transparently
The final recommendation is credible, well-evidenced, and defensible under governance and audit review
Work on cutting-edge technologies and impactful projects.
Opportunities for career growth and development.
Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Languages
- English
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