Senior Business Analyst

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To ensure that PEP 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 process and technology
Business process design; functional and technical specifications
Testing and implementation
Change management and User training
System consulting / User support
Project management

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS

• Commercial / Business 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 stock management.
• 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.
• 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
• Programming knowledge i.e. SQL, MySQL
• Integration and technical architecture experience would be an advantage
• Experience within IT Service Management

Competencies: Performing Under Pressure; Presenting; Results-oriented; Structuring; Cooperation; Organisational sensitivity; Flexibility; Analysing and forming opinions