Financial Systems Analyst - Burnaby, Canada - Metro Vancouver

Metro Vancouver

Verified Company

Burnaby, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Status:
Full-Time Temporary (This position to last not later than March 26, 2024)

Department:
Financial Services

Employee Group:
Teamsters Local 31

Location: 4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby

Salary Range/ Wage Rate:
PG 29 $3, $3,998.38 bi-weekly

Our Financial Services Department is seeking a Financial Systems Analyst who will provide support for Metro Vancouver's financial ERP system by using analysis and design techniques to troubleshoot issues or improve financial processes. The incumbent will actively participate in the planning, organizing, testing and implementing financial software.

You are:
Analytical, solution-focused, technically strong a great communicator and team player. You have a solid understanding of financial processes and enjoy configuring, testing, implementing and supporting ERP systems. You have a high level of technical and financial expertise and clear insights into business practices.

This role:

Conducts preliminary and followup investigations of financial system problem areas; obtains details regarding user information requirements for financial reports and processes; prepares recommendations on the advisability or feasibility of the proposed process or financial system improvements, including preliminary cost estimates for equipment, supplies, services and staff resources required and impacts on other departments.
Analyzes the cost effectiveness of and makes recommendations regarding alternatives for financial process and system improvements; and performs continuous improvement and troubleshooting of financial systems and other related systems.
Assists in determining requirements and specifications for financial software acquisitions.
Acts as project manager regarding the implementation of the financial process and system changes, including the planning, organizing, testing, training and implementing the solution.
Conducts post implementation reviews to assess the attainment of design objectives and user expectations; takes or initiates action necessary to rectify any shortcomings.
Provides advice and assistance to user departments in connection with new or existing financial processes and systems; develops training materials and documentation for the appropriate user of the financial systems and conducts necessary training; identifies and resolves problems that user departments are having and documents issue and recommendations for review and prioritization.
Maintains a current awareness of developments in the field of financial processes and systems, including computer solutions.
Performs related work as required.

To be successful, you have:

University graduation at the Bachelor level in a related discipline; preferably a professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, or CMA); plus considerable related experience in financial process and system analysis; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Thorough knowledge of financial processes and systems and their impact on both financial and nonfinancial based departments.
Thorough knowledge of problem definition and problem solving techniques pertaining to financial processes and systems.
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of administrative management and organization and of modern office practices and equipment.
Considerable knowledge of the functions of departments served and their requirements as applied to financial processes and systems.
Considerable knowledge of the applicable divisional policies and procedures.
Working knowledge of computer programming applicable to the work performed.
Ability to understand the operational methods and procedures utilized by the department under study, analyze and evaluate various data and information, develop logical solutions for assigned problems and analyze the implications of proposed changes.
Ability to direct and participate in the work of members of task forces and to act as project manager regarding investigation, analysis, and implementation of systems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and to provide advice and assistance on matters related to the work.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to present proposals in nontechnical language.
Ability to perform assigned duties under minimum supervision.