Financial Applications Business Analyst

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario; Outaouais, Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

DC Pension Plan

Health Benefits

Job summary

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario is seeking a Business Analyst for Financial Applications in Ottawa/Gatineau. Hybrid role with four days onsite, focusing on supporting and optimizing ERP and financial systems.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years' ERP experience, strong accounting/procurement knowledge, and the ability to translate business needs into technical specs. Collaboration with Finance and IT is essential for process improvements and audits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience supporting ERP or financial systems in fast-paced environments.
• Strong understanding of ERP-enabled business cycles: accounting, procurement, and accounts payable.
• Experience with ERP platforms such as IFS, D365, or SAP; finance background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the escalation point for ERP and financial application issues.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day system incidents and stakeholder requests across financial apps.
• Collaborate with Business and Systems Analysts to maintain and enhance ERP/finance systems.
• Analyze processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Gather and translate business requirements into system configurations and customizations.
• Support audit cycles by preparing and presenting required system evidence.

Skills

ERP systems

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Finance or Accounting degree

Tools

IFS ERP

D365

SAP

Job description

Position Title: Business Analyst - Financial Applications Salary & Benefits: $75,000-$90,000 plus 15% bonus, 3 weeks vacation, DC Pension Plan, and Health Benefits

Position Status: Existing vacancy

Location: Ottawa, ON / Gatineau, QC

Work Model: Hybrid - 4 days per week onsite

Additional Notes: Our client is seeking a Business Analyst - Financial Applications for their team. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Applications, the Business Analyst plays a key role in supporting and optimizing financial systems. This position is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys troubleshooting, problem-solving, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Business Analyst will work hands-on with the ERP and other financial applications to resolve issues, improve processes, and contribute to continuous enhancement initiatives that strengthen the organization’s financial systems and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary escalation point for issues related to ERP and financial applications beyond standard support processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day system incidents and stakeholder requests across financial applications.
• Work collaboratively with Business and Systems Analysts to maintain and enhance ERP and financial systems through configuration, incident management, and feature development.
• Analyze business processes and system workflows to identify inefficiencies, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Build deep, hands-on expertise in ERP and financial applications to investigate issues, determine root causes, and support effective resolutions.
• Conduct impact analyses across modules and integrated systems to ensure changes are sustainable, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.
• Act as a key liaison between Finance, operational business units, technical teams, and external vendors.
• Gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into system specifications, configurations, and customizations.
• Support audit cycles by collecting, preparing, and presenting required system evidence.

The ideal candidate is a resourceful and analytical Business Analyst with 3–5 years of experience supporting ERP or financial systems in dynamic, fast-paced environments. You will bring a strong understanding of core ERP‑enabled business cycles—especially accounting, procurement, and accounts payable—and excel at translating business needs into clear technical and operational requirements. Known for your proactive mindset, attention to detail, and ability to manage shifting priorities, you collaborate seamlessly across teams and demonstrate sound judgment when evaluating new requests. Exceptional communication skills, stakeholder management abilities, and a commitment to consistent, high-quality work are key to thriving in this role. Candidates with functional experience in ERP platforms such as IFS, D365, or SAP, along with a background in Finance or Accounting, will be well-positioned for success. This role requires a strong on-site presence, with employees expected to work from the office at least four days per week to support effective collaboration.

What Makes Someone Stand Out

• Hands-on experience with multiple ERP systems and a proven track record of improving financial processes or workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to independently identify root causes and propose creative, sustainable solutions.
• Strong influencing skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a clear, accessible way to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience supporting audits, compliance requirements, or cross-functional system implementations.
• A background in Finance or Accounting that enhances the candidate’s ability to understand and interpret business impacts within financial systems.