Business Analyst - Finance Technology

American Institute of CPAs; London; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

About the Role:

You will provide system support for budget development, projections and forecast updates, month-end close activities, and administrative and project activities related to finance business processes and technology systems. You will report to the Senior Manager - Finance Technology. This role is remote-friendly.

You Will:

1. Provide system support for budgeting and planning activities including uploading and extracting data, configuring the system to support reporting and troubleshooting errors with IT partners when errors occur. Make suggestions and recommendations for system optimizations and enhancements.
2. Develop and distribute financial reports across multiple financial systems that address the needs of business owners.
3. Maintain an in-depth understanding of our financial systems, ensuring they are optimised to meet our goals.
4. Seek opportunities to enhance workflow, increase efficiency, and improve existing processes.
5. Oversee the backlog of finance-related IT tickets, ensuring tracking, resolution, and optimization of all issues.
6. Collaborate with the IT department to ensure the efficient progression of tickets and promptly address any technical challenges that arise.
7. Help communication between partners, vendors, and the technology team to ensure seamless operation and integration of financial platforms.
8. Identify continuous improvement opportunities in financial system processes and reporting tools to enhance overall operational efficiency.

You Have:

1. 2+ years of experience in finance operations, with knowledge of core finance workflows, regulatory requirements, and operational best practices.
2. 2+ years of experience supporting projects, including providing requirements, reviewing solutions, testing, documentation, and training.
3. Experience with financial reporting tools, data analytics, and business intelligence solutions.
4. Background in financial systems administration, such as ERP, EPM, and reporting tools.
5. Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

How We Support You:

We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You'll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.

We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace, including healthcare, pension plan, annual leave, parental leave, an employee assistance program. We care about our employees' welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognise that everyone has different priorities, so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you, your family and your lifestyle.

We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development.

About Us:

At The Association, a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future-focused, empowering the world's most accomplished accountants to stay relevant, meet today's demands, and prepare for tomorrow's challenges through quality education, resources, and training.

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