Cape Town
R60 000.00 - R90 000.00 P/M
As a Finance Systems Analyst, you will be instrumental in ensuring the seamless functioning of finance systems for all ERP-related activities. The Finance ERP Systems Analyst acts as a bridge between the finance department and the ERP system, ensuring that the technology supports the organization's financial objectives. You will propose and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of finance processes.
At the heart of the success of the Finance Projects and Systems team is a dedicated team of individuals passionate about transforming the finance landscape. Are you ready to be part of TFG's success story? Apply now and lets shape the future of finance systems together.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements Analysis and Design:
- Collaborate with finance departments and other stakeholders to gather and understand the business requirements.
- Create user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Analyse and document detailed specifications for modifications, enhancements, or new features within the ERP system.
- Work with technical teams to design and configure the ERP system based on identified business requirements.
- Ensure the system is aligned with industry best practices and meets the organizations financial needs.
- Ensure that the ERP system complies with relevant financial regulations and industry standards.
- Support the business in the preparation of the business case.
- Develop and execute implementation plans for deploying new features to the ERP system.
- Collaborate with product managers/owners and other teams to ensure smooth implementation without disrupting day-to-day operations.
- Collaborate with finance stakeholders and Infotec to understand the finance and information strategy.
- Identify key industry trends and emerging technological enablers for continuous improvement.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and improvements in the Finance ERP domain.
- Conduct thorough testing, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing, to ensure the ERP system functions correctly and provide valuable feedback to enhance system performance.
- Identify and address any issues or discrepancies in the system's performance.
- Implement routine maintenance tasks and updates to keep the system running smoothly.
- Develop and maintain user guides and manuals for financial systems (Standard Operating Procedures).
- Conduct training sessions for finance users on new functionalities or system updates.
- Provide ongoing support to users, addressing questions, issues, and troubleshooting problems related to the ERP system.
- Engage with internal stakeholders and collaborate closely with various teams.
- Work with the business to ensure readiness for the future state, from a process, people, and technology perspective.
- Communicate changes effectively and ensure alignment between business needs and system capabilities.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, integration, maintenance, and reporting.
- Analytical and project management skills.
- Deadline and results driven.
- Ability to work under pressure with agility.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Bachelors degree in finance, information systems, or a related field.
- SAP ERP finance experience, or other ERP finance experience.
- Chartered Accountant (SA) qualification is a plus.
- 2-3 years functional experience in Finance Information Systems.
- Ability to interpret and simplify complex information and drive finance improvements.
- Ability to drive change and innovation in the finance ERP landscape.
