Process Analyst

Role: Process Analyst (P2P) Location: Base Location Slough or Paddington (Flexible on office presence, no mandated days) Duration: 6 months with the view to extend Client: Mars 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