Senior Business Analyst Business Transformation

Grant Thornton; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Business Analyst, Business Transformation. The role requires over 5 years of experience and expertise in documenting requirements and collaborating across teams. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, experience with tools like Microsoft D365 and Power BI, and certification in Business Analysis is preferred. The position offers competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment focusing on personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Profit sharing

Flex days

Wellness benefits

Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience as a Business Systems Analyst or Business Analyst.
• Ability to work with Business Process models (BPMN).
• Experience with User Interface and User Experience design, wireframing, and prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Work with business stakeholders to elicit and document requirements.
• Collaborate on process models and assist in evaluating solutions.
• Facilitate workshops with business and technical colleagues.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to communicate with business and technical stakeholders

Strong interpersonal skills

Resourcefulness and creative problem-solving skills

Experience in Waterfall and Agile-based projects

Education

Diploma/Degree in business administration, computer science, or related field

Certifications in Business Analysis (CCBA, CBAP, PMI-PBA)

Tools

Microsoft D365

Visio

Power BI

ServiceNow

Azure DevOps

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Who we are

You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ about 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.

As a Senior Business Analyst, Business Transformation responsibilities will include:

• As a senior analyst on complex programs, work with business stakeholders to elicit and document requirements, collaborate on process models with an understanding of system capabilities, analyze data needs, assist in evaluating solutions, and ensure appropriate testing against requirements
• Work collaboratively within the Business Transformation team and with key colleagues across the firm including the Technology team and business subject matter experts in documenting functional, data, and technical requirements, and assist the project manager in developing project plans and business cases
• Facilitate workshops with both business and technical colleagues to gather information for the development of technical requirements
• Manage the prioritization of requirements for changes to our core systems
• Oversee data mapping for integration activity between applications
• Collaborate with project managers, developers, and other members of the cross-functional team
• Provide coaching and guidance to junior staff

Doane Grant Thornton

If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that’s when the magic happens!

Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day?

Read our colleagues’ stories at www.discoveryourpurple.ca

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Senior Business Analyst, Business Transformation?

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience as a Business Systems Analyst or Business Analyst
• Diploma/Degree in business administration, computer science, information technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate with business and technical stakeholders
• Experience with Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Experience in Waterfall and Agile-based projects
• Ability to work with Business Process models (BPMN)
• Experience with User Interface and User Experience design, wireframing, and prototyping
• Ability to support multiple projects concurrently, balancing deliverables, and prioritizing across projects
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Resourcefulness and creative problem-solving skills
• Preference will be given to candidates with:
• Microsoft D365 experience (Marketing, CRM, Project Operations, Finance and Operations modules)
• Certifications in Business Analysis (CCBA, CBAP, PMI-PBA)
• Experience with applications: Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, Workday, Power BI, Systems Integration

What’s in it for you?

Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge-like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more!

At Doane Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.

At Doane Grant Thornton, we believe compensation should reflect more than just market data—it should reflect you. We’re serious about compensation. We benchmark regularly across a wide spectrum of roles, industries, sectors, and levels to ensure our ranges are both competitive and current. But we don’t stop there. We also consider the unique strengths, experiences, and impact each individual brings to the table. Our salary ranges are reviewed annually, and where you land within the range depends on a mix of factors—your background, your skills, and how your contributions align with internal equity. To help start the conversation, the current salary range for this role is $80,800–$111,200 in Toronto. If the role is available in other locations, the range may differ to reflect local market factors.

Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person

That’s why we’re working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?