Hays Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
Senior Business Analyst
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Your new company
Join a leading government organisation on an initial 6 month contract within the technology and communication services area of the business.
Your new role
The Senior Business Analyst - Benefits and Finance will play a role in reviewing and analysing the organisation’s business intentions, services, processes, and information needs to identify opportunities for improvement in large and complex programs and projects within the organisation.
This position collaborates with both internal and external delivery partners within the Technology & Communication Services. Additionally, the role is responsible for implementing and managing financial strategies, ensuring cost efficiency, and driving financial accountability and benefits across the Command. Through strategic analysis and effective stakeholder collaboration, the Senior Business Analyst (Benefits & Finance) contributes to the continuous enhancement of business operations and technology solutions.
Key responsibilities
* Enhance corporate and business systems by aligning processes with technical development and business life cycles, leveraging a strong understanding of financial principles and practices, particularly in the context of ICT services.
* Conduct detailed commercial analysis to support strategic decision-making, evaluating financial performance, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights to drive business growth.
* Analyse and consolidate information to create business cases that support business objectives and provide effective ICT support, utilising analytical skills to interpret complex financial data and offer strategic recommendations.
* Develop and implement financial management practices to optimise digital project expenditures, including identifying cost trends and opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
What you need to succeed
* Demonstrated experience as a Senior Business Analyst within finance transformation programs.
* Must be a citizen and have the ability to obtain clearance.
* Experience within government organisations is highly regarded; pure banking/financial services without any government experience will most likely not be shortlisted.
* Demonstrated strong understanding of financial principles and practices, particularly in the context of ICT services. This includes the ability to manage budgets, forecast financial performance, and implement digital projects financial strategies that optimise expenditures and drive cost efficiency.
* Experience with the full lifecycle of benefits management and realisation, working with teams to design and develop benefits realisation and measurement plans for baseline, targets and post-implementation period data collection and reporting.
* Minimum of 7 years of experience required. Business Analysis certification such as IIBA or Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) is preferred.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Analyst and Information Technology
Industries
Government Administration
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