Financial Systems Analyst

Financial Systems Analyst implements, maintains and updates financial systems. Modifies system menus, edits spreadsheets and reports, and troubleshoots system problems. Being a Financial Systems Analyst imports files to and exports files from financial databases. Trains staff on the use of financial systems and acts as a liaison to the information technology department. Additionally, Financial Systems Analyst requires a bachelor’s degree. Typically reports to Manager. The Financial Systems Analyst contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Financial Systems Analyst typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience.

Financial Systems Analyst Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Financial Systems Analyst to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Review and maintain user requests and system changes within the IT Service Management tool;
  • Undertake stakeholder management to recommend system solutions and improvements;
  • Adhere to and promote business request and change management processes;
  • Analyse business processes and information flows in line with business project;
  • Undertake unit testing and provide support for full user acceptance testing for system upgrades and fix deployments;
  • Review and resolve interface error logs;
  • Provide second line support of systems within the Financial Systems teams remit;
  • Review and resolve workflow errors;
  • Review and refine processes to improve efficiencies as applicable with the relevant process owner;
  • Maintain designs of third party documents produced by systems, in line with business requirements;
  • Undertake configuration changes in line with business requirements and appropriate approvals.

Requirements:

  • Dynamics AX 2009/2012 or Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations exposure would be extremely advantageous;
  • Accountancy qualification ie; AAT, ACCA, CIMA plus ITIL Certification / PRINCE2 / AMP Training;
  • Experience with business process and system modelling tools, as well as interfacing systems;
  • Experienced with Financial Systems, including requirements engineering and the use of an IT Service Management tool;
  • A personable, approachable character will work well in this environment. Someone who can empathise and provide solutions;
  • Previous experience working in a 2nd line support position.