Senior Business Analyst (GL)

Synechron; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop and mobile phone

10 days paid annual leave + holidays

Flexible hybrid policy

Comprehensive insurance plan

Retirement savings plans

Udemy for Business access

Extensive training opportunities

Job summary

Synechron, a global consulting firm, is seeking a Senior Business Analyst – Finance Data & Architecture to bridge Finance, Banking Operations and Enterprise Data Architecture, driving data modernization initiatives. You will trace transactions across source systems, subledgers, and the General Ledger to support regulatory and management reporting with data integrity.

The role requires deep banking and accounting expertise, strong SQL, and collaboration with engineers to design scalable

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Business Analysis, Data Analysis, or Financial Systems experience in Banking.
• Deep knowledge of General Ledger, Journal processing and accounting events.
• Balance Sheet and P&L reporting, financial data flows and reconciliation.
• Strong banking domain knowledge (Syndicated Lending, Treasury, Fixed Income, Deposits/Payments).
• Strong SQL skills and experience documenting data mappings and processes.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business, data, and reporting requirements.
• Translate requirements into data mappings, functional specs, and design artifacts.
• Analyze end-to-end financial data flows from source systems through subledgers and GL.
• Create and maintain source-to-target mappings, data lineage, and data models.
• Partner with Finance, Product Control, Treasury, Risk, Operations, and Technology.
• Support data warehouse, reporting, governance, and modernization initiatives.
• Perform data analysis, reconciliation, impact assessments, and root-cause investigations.

Skills

Financial data analysis

Data storytelling

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

SQL proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or IT

Tools

SQL

SAP Finance

Snowflake

Data Warehouse

JIRA

Job description

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, we’ve grown our organization to 16,700 people, across 57 offices, in 22 countries, in key global markets.

Role: Senior Business Analyst – Finance Data & Architecture

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join the Data Warehouse Analysis & Design team. This role bridges Finance, Business, and Technology teams to support enterprise data initiatives, data architecture, and financial reporting solutions. The ideal candidate combines deep accounting and banking domain expertise with strong data analysis and technical skills.

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst who can bridge the gap between Finance, Banking Operations, and Enterprise Data Architecture to drive strategic data modernization initiatives. The challenge is to accurately trace and reconcile complex financial transactions across source systems, subledgers, and General Ledger platforms while ensuring data integrity, lineage, and reporting accuracy. This role requires deep banking and accounting expertise to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions that support regulatory, financial, and management reporting needs. Success will depend on the ability to partner across diverse stakeholders and transform complex financial data ecosystems into trusted, enterprise-ready assets.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Mississauga, ON is $125k - $130k/year & benefits (see below).

Ideal Candidate

A business analyst who can comfortably discuss accounting events with Finance teams, trace transactions through subledgers and the General Ledger, analyze complex banking data flows, and collaborate with architects and engineers to design scalable enterprise data solutions. Strong banking domain knowledge is more important than any specific technology platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business, data, and reporting requirements.
• Translate requirements into data mappings, functional specifications, and design artifacts.
• Analyze end-to-end financial data flows from source systems through subledgers and General Ledger platforms.
• Create and maintain source-to-target mappings, data lineage, and logical data models.
• Partner with Finance, Product Control, Treasury, Risk, Operations, and Technology teams.
• Support data warehouse, reporting, governance, and modernization initiatives.
• Perform data analysis, reconciliation, impact assessments, and root-cause investigations.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of Business Analysis, Data Analysis, or Financial Systems experience in Banking.
• Deep knowledge of:
• General Ledger (GL)
• Journal processing and accounting events
• Balance Sheet and P&L reporting
• Financial data flows and reconciliation processes
• Strong understanding of banking products and operations, with deep expertise in one or more areas:
• Syndicated Lending
• Treasury
• Fixed Income
• Deposits / Payments
• Strong SQL skills and experience analyzing complex enterprise data models.
• Experience documenting requirements, data mappings, and business processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP Finance / SAP General Ledger experience.
• Snowflake experience.
• Data warehouse and data lake architecture experience.
• Data Mesh and data governance experience.
• Familiarity with metadata management, data lineage, and data quality frameworks.
• Experience working in Agile environments and with JIRA.

It would be great if you also had:

• Detail-oriented, ability to turn deliverables around quickly with a high degree of accuracy
• Strong analytical skills, ability to interpret business requirements and produce functional and technical design documents.
• Good time management skills – Ability to prioritize and multi-task, handling multiple efforts at once.
• Strong desire to understand and learn domain.
• Experience in a financial services/banking industry
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; to be flexible and learn quickly.
• Ability to multi-task with attention to detail/ prioritize tasks.

We Offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad
• Laptop and a mobile phone
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays)
• Maternity & Paternity leave plans
• Flexible hybrid policy
• A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region)
• Retirement savings plans
• A higher education certification policy
• Commuter benefits (varies by region)
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms
• A flat and approachable organization
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.