Senior Business Analyst

POSITION: Senior Business Analyst (C5)
DEPARTMENT: Finance

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To ensure that our finance systems and business processes incorporate industry standards and best (fit for purpose) practices; and to provide business process and technology support to users.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
? Proposed new developments and changes to business processes and technology
? Documentation of business processes alongside functional and technical specifications
? Testing and providing implementation support
? Change management and User training
? System consulting / User support
? Project management

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS
? Finance/ Commercial related degree with analytical/commercial subjects
? Minimum 5 years systems / business analyst experience, preferably in a retail / financial environment
? A strong understanding of accounting practices including financial reconciliations, depreciation and stock accounting.
? Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP software processes
? Strong presentation and facilitation skills
? Above average computer literacy - Google Workspace, MS Project, Excel, Word, MS Access, Visio
? Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including:
? Change Impact Management
? Testing Methodologies
? Experience in working on large complex projects with cross functional teams as the Lead Business Analyst.
? Knowledge and experience in Agile methodologies (scrum) and work practice
? Experience in using a business process management software (i.e. Jira, Confluence, etc.)
? Experience in managing and developing junior Business Analysts
The following will be an advantage:
? Any additional qualification(s) with regards to Information Systems or Finance
? SAP Certification
? Business Analysis Certification/Diploma
? Project Management experience
? Experience within IT Service Management and Defect Management
Competencies: Performing Under Pressure; Presenting; Results-oriented; Structuring; Cooperation; Organisational sensitivity; Flexibility; Analysing and forming opinions