Finance Process Analyst – (EE) – Cape Town

• Analyze 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.

• Thoroughly document existing financial processes across different departments, including data flows, decision points, and control points.
• Utilize process mapping tools to visualise workflows and identify potential bottlenecks.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of financial processes.

• 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.

• 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.

• Extract and analyze 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelors 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.

• Minimum 5 years 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.
• A deep understanding of financial operations, process improvement methodologies, and multiple SAP systems.
• Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies.

• 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.

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