OPEN: Business Analyst

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: Business Analyst Resume Due Date: Thursday, August 07, (5:00PM EST) Job ID: 25- Number of Vacancies: 1 Level: MP5 Duration: 12 Months Hours of work: 35 Hours per week Location: Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa (Hybrid – 2 days remote) Work Mode: Hybrid – 2 days remote Job Overview Our client is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Business Analyst. Reporting to the Senior Manager, FinTech Evolution, this position will provide research and analytical support in the innovation and evolution of Finance processes and their supporting technologies (aka Finance Products). The successful candidate will champion an agile mindset to shift the organization to a model of continuous integration I continuous deployment (Cl/ CD) for business and technology innovations. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to the digital evolution of our client’s Finance function and commitment to operational excellence and financial strength. Key Accountabilities In the immediate term, the successful candidate will be primarily focused on the ERP Lifecycle Program. Experience to perform the following functions are essential: Develop discrete business process flow diagrams and supporting process narrative documentation. Evaluate Finance business process performance and provide quantifiable opportunities to increase Finance’s performance against defined objectives, maturity metrics and/or benchmarks. Support business process re-engineering activities. Leverage SAP Functional design capabilities to recommend and/or document function specifications to meet business needs. Identify and investigate new and emerging technology based on understanding of Finance business processes. Define functional and technical requirements for all Finance capabilities (accounting, business planning, controllership, internal controls, etc.). Beyond the ERP Lifecycle Program, the successful candidate will: Perform detailed analysis of financial results, including the assessment of variances relative to budget, forecast and actuals, to provide valuable financial insights and recommendations to key stakeholders. Effective communication with stakeholders to manage expectations and negotiate. Use their keen understanding of how financial information is prepared, analyzed, reconciled and reported on, and how journal entries and financial reporting are performed to support the development of innovations and facilitate Finance’s continuous evolution. This position may have responsibility for supporting multiple concurrent projects. Analyze changes, impacts and recommend actions and/or alternatives Develop and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders to ensure continuous integration I continuous delivery of Finance products. Qualifications 4-year university degree in business administration, finance or accounting, engineering, information technology, economics or similar Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience. Minimum 5 Years of relevant working experience in SAP S4HANA in Finance, Master Data modelling & workflow A results-oriented focus is essential, as is the ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment and effectively engage in several projects simultaneously. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio and Project). Preference for experience and exposure from working in highly regulated industries such as utilities, energy, power, mining, or public sector. Preference for experience and familiarity in development of data sets, metrics and dashboards. Preference for experience and familiarity with Azure DevOps, Microsoft PowerBI, Python and SQL. Demonstrated experience in one or two of the following areas: reconciliation processes, business analysis and reporting. The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the client’s Code of Business Conduct Technical Skills SAP Close and Financial Consolidation and Elimination Process in S4 HANA Reporting using Fiori, SAC & CDS View Accounts Payables, Fixed Asset Management, Project System Controlling Area Our client is dedicated to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from equity-seeking communities including but not limited to: Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women. Our client aims to build a diverse team that reflects the communities it serves, enhancing its ability to meet their needs. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible work environment and invites all qualified individuals to apply, offering accommodations during the application, interview and onboarding process as needed. This effort supports our client’s long-term strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion.