Senior Finance Business Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking a Sr/Finance Business Analyst to join our Finance Team in the offices. This role is part of the Finance Change Team within the Finance Department. The Sr/Finance Business Analyst is responsible for identifying, assessing, and leading various process and technology improvement initiatives with a focus on continuous improvement. They will be required to work with other Finance resources and a cross functional team from the broader business and IT during the execution of finance transformation projects. The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker who is able to independently translate general business requirements into achievable projects and ensure these changes align to the strategic vision of the Finance function.

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as a key member of a project team and working with cross-functional business partners to analyze, design, and implement end to end Finance processes solutions that drive standardization, efficiency, and effectiveness / quality of processes to meet business requirements, compliance with statutory government regulations, and accounting

• Leading process walkthroughs for the appropriate functional area to ensure business understanding, and drive adoption of the solution

• Driving toward global processes standardization and consistency to leading practices and provide advice when deviations from the standard global process are required

• Working with project managers to identify and track risks and to define mitigation and contingency plans

• Supporting the development of technical solutions to support and automate processes

• Supporting the implementation of the E2E process through, analysis of change impact, building business readiness, tracking readiness though implementation and working with the appropriate delivery organization to ensure implementations are anchored

• Providing specific input to the development and review of testing and training materials and delivery

• Partnering with change management to ensure process and change messages are consistent and clear.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experienced business analyst with at least 3-7 years' experience. Knowledge of accounting and finance best practices and experience participating in, or leading, transformation projects to help companies optimize all elements of their accounting and finance organization.

• Experience working with and developing Power BI visualizations and dashboard a plus.

• Background in the P&C insurance and or reinsurance industry

• Experience with SAP a plus

• Assisting project management teams with identification of action items, tasks and activities and tracking progress

• Engaging confidently with senior level managers/executives and build strong relationships with key stakeholders

• Operating across multiple geographies and cultures

• Influencing teams to develop a global standard

• Strong communication and facilitation skills with an ability to effectively manage cross-functional team discussions.

• Organized, highly motivated and driven self-starter with ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as part of a high performing team

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong management skills with an ability to achieve results in a matrix management environment