SAP Finance Systems Business Analyst

Summary about this job

Detail information about job SAP Finance Systems Business Analyst. Terms and conditions vacancy

Reporting to a team lead, you will be responsible for the analysis and identification of ICT solutions to meet business needs whilst providing leadership, expert ICT skills, knowledge and advice to ensure the department’s systems enable staff to meet business objectives.

You will work closely with Subject Matter Experts and Business Representatives from the Finance Directorate. Work is performed under limited supervision within a team environment requiring a high level of communication and interpersonal skills, and an ability to lead and influence a diverse group of people in a business-led IT project team. 

The Program has recently adopted the Agile methodology to manage the work of the Program with all team members expected to actively participate in the process. 

Job Details

• Analysis of user requirements to identify the most appropriate solution and conversion of these into detailed business requirements specifications.
• Documentation of ‘as is’ and ‘to be’ business processes, utilising BPMN.
• Assist clients with the articulation of high level business needs in relation to information systems and information technology (IT) processes.
• Provide advice and recommendations to clients on information systems capabilities and system solution options.
• Identify solution options that align with departmental and whole of Government enterprise architecture guidelines.
• Use strong interpersonal communication to negotiate, establish and maintain networks and working relationships with team members, clients and stakeholders.
• Provide leadership to staff by fostering personal qualities including enthusiasm, professionalism, commitment, accountability and demonstrated ethical behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with team members to design, develop and implement innovative communication activities aimed at ensuring all affected stakeholder groups have a clear and accurate understanding of the program and its impact on their work.

Capabilities for success

• Demonstrated experience of analysis of information management business requirements to identify the most appropriate solution and conversion of these into detailed system requirements specifications.
• Demonstrated experience with data analysis for activities relating to data migration activities and integration between business systems and finance systems. 
• Experience of Agile principles led business transformational change projects, in particular projects involving large-scale data migration between IT applications.
• Provide advice and recommendations on information system capabilities and system solution options.
• Significant experience of BPMN.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and use advanced communication to convey complex information to a range of audiences.
• Advanced analytical, problem solving and research skills to develop innovative and cost effective solutions to complex IT issues.
• At least 5 years’ experience of business analysis within complex, business critical IT projects.

 
Desirable Experience

• Professional accountancy qualifications, eg. CPA, CAANZ membership
• Experience in Queensland State Government, or similar Australian environment
• Systems accounting experience including:
• SAP, or other finance system, implementations or upgrades
• Exposure to technical system development projects
• Accounting integration with interfacing systems
• Reconciliation processes and reporting
• Understanding of internal controls and audit requirements

To apply please send your resume by following the links below or contact Natalie at M&T Resources on 07 3215 7243 for further information.
 

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