Finance Process Analyst: Job Grade 11: SLS: Finance Services: Bellville
- Bellville, Cape Town
- Permanent
- Full-time
⦁ Analyse current financial processes and identify areas for improvement.
⦁ Identify opportunities for process automation and streamlining using technology solutions.
⦁ Conduct cost-benefit analysis to evaluate the impact of proposed process changes.
⦁ Design and implement optimised financial processes relating to SAP S/4HANA and related financial and reporting solutions.
⦁ Ensure processes are efficient, scalable, controlled and compliant with regulatory requirements.⦁ Process Mapping and Documentation:
⦁ Thoroughly document existing financial processes across different departments, including data flows, decision points, and control points.
⦁ Utilise process mapping tools to visualise workflows and identify potential bottlenecks.
⦁ Maintain up-to-date documentation of financial processes.⦁ System Support and Collaboration:
⦁ Collaborate with the team of Business Analysts in the department to ensure SAP S/4HANA and related financial and reporting solutions are effectively implemented and managed.
⦁ Provide ongoing support to ensure financial processes are working as intended.
⦁ Work closely, and lead workshops, with the finance community and other stakeholders to understand their needs and challenges.⦁ Stakeholder Guidance and Support:
⦁ Develop and implement process improvement plans, including change management strategies.
⦁ Guide and support stakeholders in the adoption and use of new processes and systems.
⦁ Act as a liaison between the finance community and business analyst team to ensure seamless integration of financial processes.
⦁ Communicate process changes effectively.⦁ Data Analysis and Reporting:
⦁ Extract and analyse financial data from various systems to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement.
⦁ Perform data analysis to monitor the functioning of financial processes and identify potential shortcomings.
⦁ Generate reports and presentations highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs) related to financial processes.
⦁ Provide insights and recommendations to senior management based on process performance analysis.
⦁ Provide guidance and input for developing financial reports and dashboards.⦁ Training and Development:
⦁ Develop content for training materials related to financial processes and systems.
⦁ Conduct training sessions in collaboration with the Business Support Analyst, where required, to ensure stakeholders are proficient in new processes and systems.⦁ Compliance and Risk Management:
⦁ Ensure financial processes comply with internal policies and external regulations.
⦁ Identify and mitigate risks associated with financial processes and systems.
⦁ Conduct regular analysis and assessments to ensure process integrity and accuracy.Role RequirementsQualifications:⦁ Bachelor's degree in finance and accounting, or a related field.
⦁ Qualifications or certifications in process analysis or business analysis would be advantageous.
⦁ SAP Finance or related certifications would be advantageous.Knowledge and Experience:⦁ Minimum of 5 years of experience in a financial process analyst or financial business analyst role.
⦁ Experience in a financial process analyst or financial business analyst role.
⦁ Good experience with SAP S/4HANA, or similar ERP systems, and related financial and reporting solutions would be advantageous.
⦁ This role requires a deep understanding of financial operations, process improvement methodologies, and multiple SAP systems.
⦁ Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies.Skills:⦁ Strong analysis and problem-solving skills.
⦁ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
⦁ Ability to build productive relationships.
⦁ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
⦁ Proficiency with process mapping and documentation tools.
⦁ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.Behavioral Competencies⦁ Action Oriented
⦁ Being Resilient
⦁ Collaborates
⦁ Communicates Effectively
⦁ Cultivates Innovation
⦁ Customer Focus
⦁ Drives Results
⦁ Optimizes Work Processes
⦁ Self-Development
⦁ Tech SavvyCore CompetenciesBeing resilient - Contributing through othersCollaborates - Contributing through othersCultivates innovation - Contributing through othersCustomer focus - Contributing through othersDrives results - Contributing through othersBuild a successful career with usWe're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters - Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.Turnaround time
- The new closing date is 08 September 2025
- The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached.
- The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.