Business Analyst, FMIS-Finance

CityofOttawa • Ottawa, ON

4d • CA$85,948 - CA$104,577 • Onsite

About The Position

Financial Systems and Reporting is responsible for optimizing the use of SAP across the corporation for the management, reporting and delivery of City finances; and ensuring the financial aspects of all information systems are leveraged to support the City’s financial control framework. You are responsible for conducting ongoing analysis of the organization’s Financial Management Information System business requirements, recommending and implementing new/enhanced functionalities and facilitating the change management process. You maintain the functionality of the FMIS in collaboration with Information Technology staff in the on-going configuration of the system; and serve as a functional source of expertise providing training, guidance and clarification to Financial Services employees on the use of the relevant information systems within finance, and the resolution of problems including the impact of upgrades and new functionality.

Requirements

• Completion of 4 year university degree in Public or Business Administration with concentration in business/financial analysis, computer science or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business analysis/financial administration/information systems administration, support or coordination in an SAP environment
• Corporate computer systems/applications such as SAP and IBM Business Intelligence Tools
• Change management principles and techniques
• Financial and related City of Ottawa practices
• Information systems development processes and strategies
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Business analysis practices, techniques and report writing
• Project management techniques
• General ledger system and financial sub-system interfaces, month end reconciliation practices, audits, checks
• Client/server computer technology
• Application and/or network security administration
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, policies and procedures, and all other legislation, policies and procedures relevant to work.
• Proven ability to analyze problems/issues and function within a team and develop realistic and innovative solutions
• Demonstrated knowledge of SAP operation within a financial services environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with persons at various levels
• Work effectively within a team environment and on-going inter-branch contacts
• Plan set priorities, organize work, and function effectively within timeframes and deadlines
• Ability to provide technical leadership
• Write reports, documentation and procedures
• Use information systems tools to support business functions
• Strong interpersonal skills, teaching skills
• Customer service oriented, flexible
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Work well under tight deadlines
• Tact and diplomacy
• Thoroughness and initiative
• English oral, reading, writing

Nice To Haves

• Experience in municipal government combined with experience in SAP application, microcomputers and software is an asset
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) current with CPA Ontario is desirable

Responsibilities

• Conducting ongoing analysis of the organization’s Financial Management Information System business requirements
• Recommending and implementing new/enhanced functionalities
• Facilitating the change management process
• Maintaining the functionality of the FMIS in collaboration with Information Technology staff in the on-going configuration of the system
• Serving as a functional source of expertise providing training, guidance and clarification to Financial Services employees on the use of the relevant information systems within finance
• Resolving problems including the impact of upgrades and new functionality

Benefits

• The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
• Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
• The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request.
• Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level