Fintech company with great culture Hybrid working Broad and varied role The Opportunity Our client is a startup scale up tech company headquartered in Melbourne with operations across the UK, EU, LATAM, USA, and Australia.
Their payments platform enables customers to make micropayments and has a hand in provision of services that impacts millions of people.
As a Business Analyst you will play a pivotal role in supporting the overall business across Financial insights & reporting, data transformation projects, and process improvements covering controls, systems and reporting.
The Challenge Reporting to the Head of Finance, key responsibilities will include: Business Process Analysis o Identify and analyze current business processes and procedures and associated impacts on financial streams such as revenue, budgeting, and financial & management reporting .
o Evaluate inefficiencies and recommend improvements to enhance overall performance and streamline operations.
o Provide insights that drive operational improvements and inform decision-making.
Data Analysis & Interpretation: o Collect, analyze, and interpret data to support decision-making and identify trends and improve reporting accuracy.
o Use data analysis tools and techniques, including SQL and Excel, to extract meaningful insights from large datasets.
o Support commercial financial decisions, management and board reporting, and address operational issues through data-driven insights.
o Create visual representations of data to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to finance and business stakeholders.
Solution Design: o Collaborate with finance and IT teams to define and document functional requirements.
o Ensure that solutions align with business objectives and technical feasibility, while minimizing disruption to existing processes.
o Identify and assess the potential impacts of changes on financial workflows and related systems.
Project Management Support: o Assist in project planning, scheduling, and tracking projects related to financial systems, such as ERP implementations or upgrades.
o Monitor project progress and identify potential risks and issues, and communicate them to the Head of Finance.
o Provide support for project deliverables and milestones.
o Support the finance team through the transition during system upgrades and process changes.
Process Improvement & Automation: o Analyze and identify opportunities for automation within finance-related processes, such as accounts payable/receivable, financial closing, and reporting.
o Implement ICT solutions to streamline workflows and reduce manual interventions, improving efficiency and accuracy.
Documentation and Reporting: o Prepare clear and detailed documentation of processes, findings, and methodologies.
o Generate monthly reports for internal stakeholders.
Stakeholder Management: o Effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels, including executives, managers, engineers, and customers.
o Manage stakeholder expectations and address concerns.
o Foster strong relationships and build consensus among finance, IT and business stakeholders.
The Expertise Please apply to the position if you meet the following required skills and qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience working with and implementing various finance-related systems (e.g., Phocas, Xero, NetSuite) Knowledge of key accounting processes, including accounts payable/ receivable, financial reporting, and budgeting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Excel) for data manipulation and reporting.
Proficient in using data analytics and visualization tools, including Amazon Athena and QuickSight, to derive insights and support decision making.
Knowledge of business process modeling and documentation techniques.
6+ months experience working in the payments industry.
Experience working in an agile development environment.
Understanding of payment systems and industry trends.
Desired Skills also include: Payments industry experience, financial modeling knowledge & ERP systems experience The Next Step If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Elena Feist for a confidential discussion on 0447 695 055.
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