Business Analyst: Finance

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To ensure that PEP finance systems and business processes incorporate industry standards and best practices; and to provide business process and technology support to users (especially driving efficiencies and effectiveness).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support of existing business processes, systems and technology in Finance team
Consult with business to identify business problems and opportunities
Enhance and/or design new systems and/or processes
Conceptualization, proposal of solutions and business case development
Manage the specifications, testing and implementation of system enhancements
Project, system improvement and/or task cost management (budget control)
Business systems analysis and documentation
Write specifications for reports / data analysis
Business Process Design and Modelling
Write Functional (technical) specifications - BRS, Use Case/ User Story formats
Create and publish user training manuals and standard operating procedures
User support / system problem analysis
Facilitation of cross-functional meetings and workshops
Project Management
Stay abreast of industry best practices and trends in digital environments, contributing toward innovative ideas.
Ensure strategic and project objectives are met by validating that requirements and solutions will deliver on those agreed objectives
Ad hoc projects

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS
A Business Analyst (BA) certification/qualification
A good understanding of accounting entries, processes and systems
Minimum 3 years systems / business analyst experience, preferably in a retail / financial environment
Working with systems development lifecycle (SDLC) in large complex projects.
Knowledge and experience in Agile methodologies (scrum) and work practice
Proficient in MS office Suite and GSuite (especially Excel/Sheets)
Commercial / Business related degree with analytical/commercial subjects is advantageous
Programming experience, i.e. SQL, MySQL is advantageous
Knowledge of SAP is advantageous
Competencies required: Analytical, Presentation and facilitation skills; Attention to detail, sound business acumen, problem solving skills; resourcefulness, results driven, self-motivator, communication skills, interpersonal skills and a team player.