Process Analyst
Posted 7 days ago by Mars
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Slough, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Process Analyst role at Mars involves supporting regional process design with a focus on procure-to-pay (P2P) processes. The position is ideal for individuals who can effectively map, analyze, and articulate business processes within the finance function. This role offers an opportunity for a junior to mid-level business analyst to engage with stakeholders and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The position is flexible regarding office presence, based in Slough or Paddington.
Key Responsibilities:
- Understand, document, and articulate current P2P processes.
- Interpret business requirements and translate them into process flows.
- Create and update process maps and highlight changes.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to understand impact and opportunities.
- Support continuous improvement in the Source-to-Pay area, particularly within the gross team, tax, invoice mandates, and pay team.
Key Skills:
- Strong process mapping and process analysis skills.
- Solid understanding of end-to-end sourcing and purchasing processes in a finance context.
- Comfortable with interpreting business requirements and how they relate to systems and operations.
- Ability to engage with stakeholders to understand “how things work” and propose improvements.
- Experience in Accounts Payable (nice-to-have).
- Exposure to e-invoicing (not essential – can be trained).
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Slough
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Role: Process Analyst (Junior Business Analyst)
Location: Base Location Slough or Paddington (Flexible on office presence, no mandated days)
Duration: 6 months with the view to extend
Overview: Mars is looking for a Process Analyst with a strong understanding of procure-to-pay (P2P) processes to support regional process design. This is a great opportunity for someone who understands end-to-end sourcing and purchasing in the finance function and can map, analyze, and articulate business processes effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Understand, document, and articulate current P2P processes.
- Interpret business requirements and translate them into process flows.
- Create and update process maps and highlight changes.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to understand impact and opportunities.
- Support continuous improvement in the Source-to-Pay area, particularly within the gross team, tax, invoice mandates, and pay team.
Must-Have Experience:
- Strong process mapping and process analysis skills.
- Solid understanding of end-to-end sourcing and purchasing processes in a finance context.
- Comfortable with interpreting business requirements and how they relate to systems and operations.
- Ability to engage with stakeholders to understand “how things work” and propose improvements.
Nice-to-Have:
- Experience in Accounts Payable.
- Exposure to e-invoicing (not essential – can be trained).
Ideal Profile:
- A junior to mid-level BA with a focus on process design.
- Someone who can "connect the dots" across departments and explain how process changes impact the wider business.
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and strong in stakeholder communication.