Finance Business Systems Analyst

Finance Business Systems Analyst

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and professional Finance Business Analyst who is qualified either ACCA or CIMA and has strong experience with Dynamics AX to join a growing international team

Job Purpose
To analyse finance business requirements, recommend appropriate solutions and work within project teams to implement approved software, processes and procedures. To be a member of the project team implementing Microsoft Dynamics AX across the business in the Middle East, UK, India, Thailand and other locations. Ensure the system meets the service levels required by the individual company and Group finance departments. Continue to develop AX through implementing new or enhanced modules.

Key Accountabilities:
Work with all finance departments within the Group to enhance business processes, data flows and management information. The first major project will be implementing an integrated standardised Microsoft Dynamics AX solution meeting business requirements across the company and continued management of each site after go live.
The job holder will analyse business needs, identify solutions, prepare realistic plans, work with consultancies to develop solutions, test, implement, document, troubleshoot and provide support to finance departments and the wider business. The work will involve significant time supporting preparation, training and go live in each location and providing on going support to all locations post go live. The job holder will work closely with IT staff to integrate solutions and build interfaces to other systems.
Typically work on several modules of the system at the same time. This will involve conceptual thinking, planning, organising internal and external staff, leading meetings, documenting requirements and an ability to link information from different parts of the system thus ensuring that implications of any change are well understood. Implementing solutions in different areas of the business and different countries will require a range of interpersonal skills including confidence, persuasion, guidance and an ability to train people of all levels. Maintain good communications with all interested parties.
Maintain an up to date knowledge of finance systems existing and emerging. Provide new or enhanced reports to support management and finance teams as appropriate.
Participate in the development of finance departmental strategies and provide systems expertise for finance teams.
There is no direct financial responsibility but the role impacts on client satisfaction, repeat business and promoting the corporate image globally.

Dimensions:
The post holder is based in Thame and Oxford and will spend time in each location working in project teams implementing AX and future projects. Regular communications will be required with all the locations via video conference.

Secondary Activities/Tasks
To undertake any other duties and responsibilities required to improve the efficiency, quality and service provided.
To travel within the UK and internationally as required.

Experience Knowledge & Skills - Essential
Extensive knowledge of finance processes and group reporting within discrete International manufacturing.
Dynamics AX experience
Skilled user of finance applications including a major ERP system.
Designed new finance and reporting processes. Obtained agreement to implement new processes along with service levels and kpi's.
Worked with suppliers to implement new solutions to meet business objectives and service levels.
Managing large volumes of data and creating business information from that data
Advanced Microsoft Excel user

Desirable
Project team member implementing Dynamics AX
Software development using Microsoft tools such as Access and reporting tools.
Worked on all phases of a project life cycle from concept, analysis, design, implementation and support

Skills & Qualifications:
Qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA)
A degree (or equivalent through professional qualifications and experience)
Flexibility is required over working hours and working in any location whilst supporting projects.
Hold a current UK driving licence
Business analysis accreditation - Desirable
Dynamics AX accreditation - Desirable