Senior ERP Finance Business Analyst

A global, digitally enabled business that empowers a brighter future by connecting millions of people with their assets – safely, securely and responsibly. Through our two businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences. A member of MUFG, a global financial group, we help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights.

Overview

In this role as Senior ERP Finance Business Analyst will support the Corporate Finance Systems team, such as Infor ERPLn (Billing & GL system), eFinance (workflow system), practices and policies to ensure that financial systems efficiently deliver time system support globally while maintaining compliance with Accounting Standards and other mandatory requirements. 
This role will contribute finance system developments, implementations and continuous improvements, through identifying business requirements and delivering solutions in the finance systems.
Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities
Strategic Focus 

• Ensure Core finance system availability (Infor ERPLn) and workflow systems, troubleshooting issues and providing timely resolutions.
• Drive initiatives for the continuous improvement of the finance systems teams.

Operational Management 

• Provide support to financial accounting and management reporting teams regarding Month-End closure, Year-end Closure, Leger Reconciliation, Integration, Tax and Financial statements requirements of finance systems.
• Support finance systems-related projects related to enhancements, modifications, rollouts and integrations to other eco-systems.
• Actively analyse and minimizing downtime per the SLAs in the 'Finance Systems Support Plan’ and ensuring proper BCP/restore arrangements are established.
• Maintain and evaluate all critical patches before application and support systems and user testing (UAT). 
• Coordinate and deliver quarterly Control Self Assessments.
• Conduct feasibility studies, high-level system design, requirements gathering, business approvals, and project planning.
• Contribute to the development, maintenance and delivery of financial system artifacts including user documents, system manuals, quick reference guides, training presentations, system testing and performance reporting. 
• Deliver resolutions related to finance system queries, month-end, year-end closure supports.
• Coordinate for monthly patching, monthly releases, testing and user onboarding.
• Coordinate and provide audit evidence as required.

People Leadership 

• Collaborate with the finance system team to achieve shared deliverables within agreed timelines ensuring system support to global teams.
• Train and support new users on new features and enhancements, and develop user guides, process documentation, and training materials.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as technology and operations teams to understand requirements for enhancements, critically analyse best way to process requests and promptly resolve related issues.

Governance & Risk

• Maintain, monitor and report on the finance system’s Governance & Risk controls related to Access provisioning, change management, user access reviews and various audit (internal & external) requirements. 
• Support to review business processes and controls across various functions, interfaces, and workflows to define and execute solutions for efficiency management through industry best practices.

The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time-to-time based on business needs
Experience & Personal Attributes
Experience 

• Qualification in Financial or Commerce – CA, CWA, M.Com or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience with corporate finance system experience (e.g. Accounting, IT information systems) with minimum 5+ years in financial ERP systems - Infor ERPLn (or similar ERPs).
• Ability with IBM Planning and Analytical tool - TM1 / Cognos experience is desirable.
• Experiences in Microsoft Dynamics, Sales Force are preferable.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and maintain ERP implementations or roll-out.
• Strong information technology skills, including application support, system design, report generation, and demonstrated experience in building and implementing new financial information management systems and system upgrades.
• Advanced Excel skills in Microsoft Excel, including macros and pivot tables.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex financial data using SQL and generate insightful reports.

Personal Attributes

• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.