Gather and document detailed business requirements for planning and forecasting solutions, and analytics capabilities
Assist in vendor and implementation partner selection processes
Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into requirement specifications
Write and execute test cases to ensure the accuracy and reliability of solutions
Provide subject matter expertise in financial reporting, planning and forecasting, data analytics, and tools and methodologies
Support the implementation and integration of the chosen solutions
Conduct gap analysis and recommend improvements to existing finance reporting processes
Manage light project management tasks, including timelines, deliverables and stakeholder communication
Deliverables for the insights and analytics capability are expected to include definition of Insights for Finance, solution design and detailed requirements, and execution of test and user acceptance based on technical build Ideal candidates will possess the following
Business and Process Analyst Experience
Analysing and documenting business processes and requirements
This involves understanding how different processes work, identifying pain points, and suggesting improvements
Finance Reporting Experience
Given applicability to finance transformation, the analyst should be well-versed in financial reporting
This includes understanding Management reporting, Planning and forecasting, Investor relations, and statutory and regulatory reporting
Financial Services Industry Knowledge
Experience within the financial services sector is beneficial, specifically insurance, investments, or lending
The analyst needs to understand industry-specific terminology, regulations, and practices