COSMOTE Global Solutions NV, part of the OTE Group of Companies, is a leading ICT Systems Integrator offering a wide array of ICT Solutions and Services. We are committed to delivering innovative technology solutions to meet the needs of diverse clients across various industries. Join COSMOTE Global Solutions NV as a Senior Business Analyst and become a key player in bridging the gap between business needs and technological solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality business solutions that drive efficiency and innovation within the organization.
Responsibilities:
Definition of a solution-agnostic Group Target Operating Model, capability set and use cases, leading to ERP tool selection.
Translation of the approved TOM into contractual business requirements, leading to the selection of a system integrator and the establishment of a fixed-price contractual baseline.
Requirements
Mandatory Qualifications/Experience
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting frameworks
- Minimum 5 years of experience in in business analysis, finance transformation or ERP-related projects
- Proven experience (minimum 8 years, with an expectation of significantly higher seniority for this Assignment, typically 15+ years) in business analysis, ERP-enabled transformation programmes or large-scale business process transformation initiatives
- Demonstrated experience in the definition and structuring of Target Operating Models, business processes and functional requirements in complex organisational environments
- Proven experience in ERP implementation programmes involving leading enterprise solutions (e.g. SAP, Oracle or equivalent), including participation in design, fit/gap analysis and solution assessment
- Experience supporting ERP selection processes and/or system integrator procurement, including preparation of use cases, structured business inputs and evaluation artefacts
- Experience interacting with multiple stakeholders (business, IT, vendors, external partners) in a structured and multi-stakeholder environment
Preferred experience
- 15+ years of experience in Finance transformation or ERP programmes
- Experience in ERP implementations covering accounting modules (GL, Close, Reporting)
- Strong understanding of standard ERP capabilities and best market practices
- Experience in financial institutions, public sector organisations or regulated environments is considered a strong asset
Deep knowledge of
- Strong expertise in Accounting and Financial Reporting processes
- Strong understanding of end-to-end business processes and their interdependencies across finance domains
- Excellent knowledge of standard ERP capabilities and market practices, and ability to position business requirements accordingly
- Understanding of business analysis methodologies, process mode ling and requirements structuring techniques
- Familiarity with structured procurement processes, in the context of ERP tool selection and system integrator procurement, including the need for clear, consistent and traceable documentation in a fair and auditable context.
Competencies and skills to be demonstrated
- Strong analytical and problem-structuring ski ls, with the ability to translate business needs into structured, consistent and decision-ready deliverables
- Ability to critically challenge existing processes, assumptions and legacy-driven practices, and promote simplification, standardisation and alignment with standard ERP capabilities
- Ability to distinguish between business requirements aligned with market practices and ERP standards and those driven by legacy constraints
- Strong communication and facilitation ski ls, including the ability to support and structure workshops with business stakeholders and subject matter experts
- Ability to produce high-quality documentation (process maps, requirements, analyses, fit/gap assessments) with a high level of clarity, consistency and traceability
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-stakeholder environment, including coordination with Stream Leaders, SMEs, Programme Management and external partners
- Ability to contribute to structured decision-making by providing clear analysis, options and articulation of trade-offs
- Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a structured programme environment
- Ability to operate in a controlled and auditable context, ensuring consistency and traceability of inputs, analysis and outputs.
Skills Required
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting frameworks
- Minimum 5 years of experience in business analysis, finance transformation or ERP-related projects
- Proven experience (minimum 8 years, expectation 15+ years) in business analysis, ERP-enabled transformation programmes or large-scale business process transformation initiatives
- Demonstrated experience in the definition and structuring of Target Operating Models, business processes and functional requirements in complex organisational environments
- Proven experience in ERP implementation programmes involving leading enterprise solutions (e.g. SAP, Oracle or equivalent), including participation in design, fit/gap analysis and solution assessment
- Experience supporting ERP selection processes and/or system integrator procurement, including preparation of use cases, structured business inputs and evaluation artefacts
- Experience interacting with multiple stakeholders (business, IT, vendors, external partners) in a structured and multi-stakeholder environment
- 15+ years of experience in Finance transformation or ERP programmes
- Experience in ERP implementations covering accounting modules (GL, Close, Reporting)
- Strong understanding of standard ERP capabilities and best market practices
- Experience in financial institutions, public sector organisations or regulated environments
- Strong expertise in Accounting and Financial Reporting processes
- Strong understanding of end-to-end business processes and their interdependencies across finance domains
- Understanding of business analysis methodologies, process modeling and requirements structuring techniques
- Familiarity with structured procurement processes for ERP tool selection and system integrator procurement, ensuring clear, consistent and traceable documentation
- Strong analytical and problem-structuring skills, able to produce decision-ready deliverables
- Ability to critically challenge existing processes and promote simplification and standardisation
- Strong communication and facilitation skills, including running workshops with stakeholders and SMEs
- Ability to produce high-quality documentation (process maps, requirements, analyses, fit/gap assessments) with clarity and traceability
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-stakeholder environment and coordinate with Programme Management and external partners
- Ability to contribute to structured decision-making by providing clear analysis, options and trade-offs
- Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a structured programme environment
- Ability to operate in a controlled and auditable context, ensuring consistency and traceability of inputs and outputs
What We Do
COSMOTE Global Solutions, as a member of OTE Group of Companies, is an ICT Systems Integrator delivering a broad range of ICT Solutions and Services. CGS provides a broad range of ICT Services focusing on: Cloud, Data Centre operations, Networking, Cybersecurity, BI and Data Warehouse, Big Data, Service Desk, Proactive Monitoring, Operations and Support, Service Management, Project and Programme Management, and Professional Services. OTE Group: OTE Group is the largest technology provider in Greece. It is one of the top three listed companies with respect to capitalization, in the Athens Stock Exchange. Deutsche Telekom holds 46.9% of OTE’s share capital and the Greek State holds 5.6%. Find More about OTE Group Our Vision: We digitize societies so that everyone can live and enjoy at the fullest all possibilities offered now while also building on them for a better tomorrow. Our Mission: • We bring the best communication services to our customers • We connect people • We entertain • We help businesses grow. • We are leaders, pioneers, pillar of the economy and society • With passion, faith and commitment • We constantly strive to become better on all fronts • We have a positive impact on society and the environment
