* Fintech company with great culture
* Hybrid working
* Broad and varied role
The Opportunity
Our client is a startup scale up tech company headquartered in Melbourne with operations across the UK, EU, LATAM, USA, and Australia. Their payments platform enables customers to make micropayments and has a hand in provision of services that impacts millions of people.
As a Business Analyst you will play a pivotal role in supporting the overall business across Financial insights & reporting, data transformation projects, and process improvements covering controls, systems and reporting.
The Challenge
Reporting to the Head of Finance, key responsibilities will include:
* Business Process Analysis
o o Identify and analyze current business processes and procedures and associated impacts on financial streams such as revenue, budgeting, and financial & management reporting .
o o Evaluate inefficiencies and recommend improvements to enhance overall performance and streamline operations.
o o Provide insights that drive operational improvements and inform decision-making.
* Data Analysis & Interpretation:
o o Collect, analyze, and interpret data to support decision-making and identify trends and improve reporting accuracy.
o o Use data analysis tools and techniques, including SQL and Excel, to extract meaningful insights from large datasets.
o o Support commercial financial decisions, management and board reporting, and address operational issues through data-driven insights.
o o Create visual representations of data to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to finance and business stakeholders.
* Solution Design:
o o Collaborate with finance and IT teams to define and document functional requirements.
o o Ensure that solutions align with business objectives and technical feasibility, while minimizing disruption to existing processes.
o o Identify and assess the potential impacts of changes on financial workflows and related systems.
* Project Management Support:
o o Assist in project planning, scheduling, and tracking projects related to financial systems, such as ERP implementations or upgrades.
o o Monitor project progress and identify potential risks and issues, and communicate them to the Head of Finance.
o o Provide support for project deliverables and milestones.
o o Support the finance team through the transition during system upgrades and process changes.
* Process Improvement & Automation:
o o Analyze and identify opportunities for automation within finance-related processes, such as accounts payable/receivable, financial closing, and reporting.
o o Implement ICT solutions to streamline workflows and reduce manual interventions, improving efficiency and accuracy.
* Documentation and Reporting:
o o Prepare clear and detailed documentation of processes, findings, and methodologies.
o o Generate monthly reports for internal stakeholders.
* Stakeholder Management:
o o Effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels, including executives, managers, engineers, and customers.
o o Manage stakeholder expectations and address concerns.
o o Foster strong relationships and build consensus among finance, IT and business stakeholders.
The Expertise
Please apply to the position if you meet the following required skills and qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
* Experience working with and implementing various finance-related systems (e.g., Phocas, Xero, NetSuite)
* Knowledge of key accounting processes, including accounts payable/ receivable, financial reporting, and budgeting.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Excel) for data manipulation and reporting.
* Proficient in using data analytics and visualization tools, including Amazon Athena and QuickSight, to derive insights and support decision making.
* Knowledge of business process modeling and documentation techniques.
* 6+ months experience working in the payments industry.
* Experience working in an agile development environment.
* Understanding of payment systems and industry trends.
* Desired Skills also include: Payments industry experience, financial modeling knowledge & ERP systems experience
The Next Step
If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Elena Feist for a confidential discussion on 0447 695 055.
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