Senior Finance Analyst

SUMMARY:
If you're a finance professional with a passion for systems, data, and business transformation, this Senior Analyst opportunity could be your next career move. Join a forward-thinking organisation where finance transformation, technology innovation, and strategic project delivery are shaping the future of the business.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Finance Analyst to serve as the critical link between Finance, IT, and external implementation partners across major finance transformation initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of finance, technology, and business strategy, supporting the implementation of ERP, Procurement, Financial Consolidation, and related finance systems. The successful candidate will act as a functional and technical liaison, translating business requirements into system specifications, facilitating collaboration between stakeholders, and ensuring that finance processes are accurately represented throughout the project lifecycle. While not a hands-on developer or system configurator, this role requires strong technical fluency, a solid understanding of system architecture and data flows, and the ability to challenge and validate proposed solutions. This is a high-visibility opportunity for someone who enjoys driving change, influencing stakeholders, and contributing to large-scale finance transformation programs Key Responsibilities Act as the primary liaison between Finance, IT teams, and external implementation partners during finance systems projects. Translate finance business requirements into functional and technical specifications. Review and validate solution designs, data models, and integration architectures. Identify risks, gaps, and process misalignment before implementation. Facilitate decision-making and resolve conflicts between business requirements and technical constraints. Map and validate end-to-end data flows across multiple finance systems. Support integration design discussions and assess proposed technical solutions. Coordinate and support testing activities, including UAT and integration testing. Maintain project documentation including process maps, data dictionaries, and functional specifications. Support change management, training initiatives, and user adoption activities. Monitor project milestones, risks, and dependencies. Assist with post-implementation support, continuous improvement initiatives, and system enhancements. Job Experience and Skills Required Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 3 years' experience working on finance systems implementation projects involving ERP, Procurement, or Financial Consolidation solutions. Previous experience functioning as a liaison between business, IT, and implementation partners. Strong understanding of finance processes including Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Financial Consolidation, and Reporting. Ability to interpret system architecture, data models, APIs, and integration designs. Experience with requirements gathering, functional specification development, and test management. Working knowledge of SQL or data query tools would be advantageous. Exposure to platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, Coupa, Ariba, Ivalua, OneStream, Hyperion, SAP BPC, Fluence, or Anaplan will be highly advantageous. Knowledge of cloud-based data environments, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP), would be beneficial. Competency Requirements Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to operate effectively across both technical and business environments. Strong attention to detail and organisational capability. Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority. Strong project coordination and prioritisation skills. Curiosity and enthusiasm for technology and finance transformation. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and workstreams simultaneously. Apply now! For more exciting Finance, Engineering, IT, Supply Chain, Commercial & Executive opportunities, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting within the following areas: - Financial Managers - Financial Accountants - Financial Controllers - Chartered Accountants - Group Reporting & Consolidation Accountants - Commercial Finance and FP&A professionals If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will, however, remain on our database for future suitable opportunities. For more information, contact: Mandisa Phahla Recruitment Consultant