Business Process Analyst - Payroll Investment Banking Contract Our client, a leading Investment Banking organisation, is seeking an experienced Business Process Analyst to support their Payroll function within a complex, regulated environment. Contract details Initial 6-month contractLondon-basedHybrid working£500-£650 per day (Inside IR35) Responsibilities Review and document current-state payroll processes, identifying inefficiencies, risks and control gapsPerform detailed payroll and financial reconciliations, investigating variances across multiple data sourcesUse Excel extensively to analyse large datasets and produce management reportingWork closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, Technology and Risk stakeholders to gather requirements and understand issuesAct as an inquisitive challenger, identifying root causes and driving process improvementsDesign and support future-state process improvements, including automation and control enhancementsProduce clear documentation such as process maps, impact assessments and business requirementsSupport audit and regulatory requests related to payroll processes and controls Key Experience Required Proven experience as a Business Analyst / Business Process Analyst, ideally within Payroll, Finance or OperationsStrong Excel capability (pivots, lookups, reconciliations; VBA beneficial)Hands-on experience with payroll or financial reconciliations in a controlled environmentHighly analytical and detail-oriented, with a questioning ..... full job details .....