Process/Business Analyst (Junior/Mid) at Mars, Slough/Remote, 6 Months, £Contract Rate

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.