Business Analyst

Business Analyst – Financial Reporting & Control

6-Month Rolling Contract

Hybrid

Dublin

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join a leading financial services organisation on a 6-month rolling contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering initiatives for a critical financial reporting and control application within a global banking and investment markets environment.

This role requires a strong understanding of investment banking products, financial accounting principles, and standard financial reporting processes. The ideal candidate will also be comfortable taking a hands-on approach to delivery activities and supporting the resolution of complex issues where required.

Key Responsibilities

Lead business analysis activities for a key financial reporting and control application.

Collaborate with stakeholders across business, finance, operations, and technology teams.

Gather, document, and validate business requirements and functional specifications.

Support project delivery across the full project lifecycle.

Provide guidance and support to other Business Analysts within the wider team.

Contribute to problem-solving activities and assist with issue resolution.

Work with development and support teams to investigate and resolve complex production issues.

Ensure solutions meet financial reporting and control requirements.

Required Experience

Proven experience as a Business Analyst within global banking and investment markets.

Strong understanding of investment banking products and related business processes.

Solid knowledge of financial accounting principles and standard financial reporting.

Experience working across the full project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, delivery, testing, and implementation.

Ability to work independently and take a proactive, hands-on approach to issue resolution.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable Skills

Experience supporting financial reporting or control platforms.

Exposure to regulatory or management reporting environments.

Previous experience working with development and support teams in a production environment.