GBS Transformation Business Analyst

Description
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Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.
The Role
The Analyst position requires global and cross-functional collaboration with partners from different business functions. The analyst will identify problems and drive improvements in business processes and performance through creative solutions. They will gain a deep understanding of the business by participating in workshops and discussions to capture objectives, pain-points, and opportunities, and translate them into effective processes and technological solutions. The analyst will also be involved in developing requirements, creating testing artifacts, and conducting system integration testing using various technologies such as custom cloud-based EPM applications, Hyperion Planning, SAP, HFM, and Power BI. Accordingly, strong analytical and technical skills, independent judgment, decision-making, accuracy, creativity, and initiative are essential for this role. The responsibilities include:
What You'll Do

• Participate in finance-focused discussions to quickly grasp and implement new planning concepts, identifying opportunities and solutions to complex financial challenges
• Function as an intermediary between IT and Finance Business partners, building strong relationships to ensure Project objectives are met

• Strong technical and analytical skills are required to ensure the robustness and integrity of the system and its outputs
• Perform System Integration Testing (SIT) or User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to sign off that functionality designed by IT developers agrees with the contractual measures of success (or given Business requirements)
• Lead Parallel Testing with business partners by identifying key users and leading efforts to complete parallel testing efforts. Leading requires basic PMO abilities such as developing schedules, establishing kick off meetings, developing test cases, maintaining global office hours for support, and leading status updates with business partners
• Develop testing strategies to investigate system functionality, address business concerns, conduct root cause analysis and recommend appropriate corrective actions
• Able to work with a high level of independent capability and initiative

Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• College degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Information Systems, or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years general finance, systems, and data analysis experience
• Advanced MS Excel expertise
• Strong technical background and business knowledge of financial systems including SAP, Hyperion, cloud EPM applications, and Financial Reporting
• Advanced to Fluent English skills in both verbal and written communication
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to teamwork and partnerships
• Hybrid- Position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time. Night Shift/Manila (US Day shift)

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within restricted time constraints
• Ability to analyze financial statements
• System implementation experience in Finance & Accounting or Order to Delivery is preferred
• Working level knowledge of Power BI and KNIME
• Affinity with technology and/or familiarity with analytics tools and techniques
• Willing to take on additional responsibilities, attend training, and learn new technical skills

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