Senior Finance Systems Analyst

The Opportunity

We are going through a period of rapid growth and the business finance applications team is recruiting and expanding their team to meet these demands and scale for future growth. As part of a large-scale transformation programme, we are looking for an experienced and highly motivated person to join ESW as a Senior Finance Systems Business Analyst.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the process and system definition/design, identifying areas of process & data improvements, working with key stakeholders to understand their specific data requirements and developing the necessary documentation to support the team across these key activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Process Expertise:

• Analyse and document business processes, user requirements, and data flows, identifying key timings and functional responsibilities.
• Ability to facilitate information gathering sessions to capture key Business Requirements and challenge the business on possible alternatives to improve or automate the process.
• Translate stakeholders' needs into actionable solutions, mapping desired outcomes and "to-be" processes against supportable technical approaches.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure clarity of expectations, reducing iteration cycles and misinterpretations.
• Continuously evaluate development requirements for feasibility, value, and alignment with desired outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders to prioritize activities, allocate resources, and review solution functionality against expectations.

Technical Acumen:

• Identify and recommend optimal technology solutions for each implementation, considering automation opportunities.
• Lead user acceptance testing (UAT) and participate in architectural reviews, ensuring technical solutions align with strategic initiatives.
• Maintain a deep understanding of relevant products, systems, and procedures to support successful implementations.

Project Management & Delivery:

• Foster a continuous improvement culture by identifying process optimization opportunities and leading re-engineering efforts.
• Manage assigned projects and tasks, prioritizing, scheduling, and completing development and testing activities efficiently, even with overlapping deadlines.

Requirements & Desired Experience:

• Required knowledge on Finance and Financial Systems
• Highly analytical with strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a Business/Technology/Engineering or related degree
• Minimum of 5 years’ business analysis experience across a variety of functions or domains
• Excellent facilitation & critical analysis skills
• Strong communication & translation of requirements skills.
• Process and Data mapping experience
• You should want to work in a fast-paced eCommerce business
• Ability to influence and manage multiple stakeholders
• Excellent operational organisation skills
• High level of initiative and desire to get things done
• Willingness to introduce change and challenge existing processes and procedures

What’s on offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits: Your financial wellbeing is important to us. Join ESW and experience the satisfaction of being rewarded for your hard work, dedication, and commitment.
• Professional and personal development: Find your spark and leave your mark. We will ensure your talent is nurtured and cultivated for growth and success throughout your career with ESW.
• Hybrid Working: Our Hybrid Working Model empowers you to embrace the flexibility of hybrid working and enjoy the best of office and remote work.
• Diversity, Belonging & Inclusion: When we win, we win together. You'll be part of a culture that values every individual for who they are, fostering an environment where uniqueness is encouraged.

ESW is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity, equity, & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment and employees at ESW are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require any reasonable accommodations or adjustments throughout the hiring process, please let us know. We are dedicated to ensuring equal access and opportunity for all candidates.

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