Senior Business Analyst - (IT, Finance and Procurement)

Recruiter:

Data Centrix

Job Ref:

JHB006944/VDK

Date posted:

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client, a giant in the Pharmaceutical/FMCG sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join their Corporate IT team.

In this pivotal role, you will serve as the critical bridge between financial operations and technology solutions—playing a key part in shaping systems that drive efficiency, ensure data integrity, and support strategic objectives in a highly regulated environment.

You’ll work cross-functionally with Finance, Procurement, and IT stakeholders to analyse, design, and implement robust systems and process improvements. This is a unique opportunity for a commercially minded analyst to contribute to meaningful digital transformation within a complex, fast-paced industry.

If you’re ready to lead impactful change and thrive at the heart of innovation, we want to hear from you.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements

A minimum of 10 years experience in Business/System Analysis
BSc (Comp Sci), Financial or equivalent degrees
Knowledge of the Pharmaceutical or FMCG business environment and business process
Oracle EBS R12 implementation and support experience
System design experience
Experience in the following modules/business processes: Procure to Pay; Trade Marketing; Financial Accounting (General Ledger | GLWand | Subledger | Accounting | Report Wand); Fixed Assets; Cash Management and eb-Tax;
Must have a strong financial background and a good understanding in interpretation of the contents of a company's financial results
Project Management experience

In addition, you must have a strong background in the following:

Analyse business information requirements to determine system requirements
Assess the use and utilization of current systems and identify shortcomings
Evaluate possible applications solutions to determine suitability and fit in current systems environment
Create business and functional specifications
Implement and configure application solutions (in-house developed or application packages)
Lead and manage application projects from inception to completion ensuring that delivery meets specifications, architectural standards and project plan
Develop and maintain systems and business process documentation
Together with Operations, participate in rollout of new projects

Competencies

Ability to work in a team
Ability to conduct training sessions
Strong communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong facilitation skills
Excellent planning and organizing skills with proven ability to meet deadlines and objectives

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