Finance Analyst

Harper May is partnering with a leading consulting group that is seeking a commercially minded Business Analyst to support internal operations and lead cross-functional projects. As the business continues to scale, this role is critical to ensuring internal systems, processes, and reporting evolve in line with strategic growth.

Role Overview:
The Business Analyst will work across departments to identify performance trends, improve internal reporting, and manage internal transformation initiatives. This is a high-visibility role suited to a proactive and analytical individual who thrives in a fast-paced, professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage internal operational and transformation projects, from design through to delivery

• Analyse internal business performance, systems, and workflows to identify improvement opportunities

• Build dashboards, reports, and data models to support strategic decision-making

• Collaborate with finance, HR, IT, and delivery teams to streamline reporting and automate processes

• Document and communicate project scopes, timelines, and outcomes to senior stakeholders

• Support system implementations, process redesigns, and change management across the group

• Monitor key business KPIs and prepare regular performance insights for leadership

• Drive adoption of new tools and process enhancements across functions

Key Requirements:

• Strong experience in a Business Analyst, PMO, or operations-focused role within a consulting or professional services environment

• Proven track record managing internal projects and cross-functional initiatives

• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with data tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI, Tableau)

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Highly organised, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities

• Experience supporting systems or process improvement projects is highly desirable