Manager, Finance Business Analysis

Sompo International•Morristown, NJ

70d

About The Position

As a leading provider of insurance and reinsurance with worldwide operations and employees in Bermuda, U.S., U.K., Continental Europe and Asia, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those who matter the most: our people. At Sompo International, our values of integrity, collaboration, agility, execution and excellence underpin our culture and our commitment to providing an employee experience that attracts and engages the best talent in the industry. As we continue to grow, we strive to find diverse, innovative and driven professionals to join our teams and offer a broad range of career and development opportunities at all levels, in multiple business areas, in each of our locations throughout the world. Our compensation and benefits programs are market driven and competitive, with excellent family friendly policies and flexible working provisions. Job Description Are you looking for your next opportunity? Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Manager, Finance Business Analysis in our Information Technology team. This role is responsible for business analysis across all finance related projects and services. This position is responsible for the proactive support of business solutions with a focus on achieving (1) business process efficiency, (2) corporate goals and initiatives, and (3) service excellence. Location: This position will be based out of our Purchase, NY / New York City / Morristown, NJ / Conshohocken, PA / Charlotte, NC office. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers. Our business, your impact, our opportunity: What you'll be doing:

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance is required; Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance of Information Systems management /or MBA preferred
Accounting and/ or Finance operations experience is required
10+ years' experience in financial systems implementation work, with at least:
5+ years in the Insurance industry with a focus on Finance
2+ years' experience managing business analysis teams
Experienced in technology implementation and support
3+ years' experience with SAP FS-CD and FS-GL on HANA
Demonstrated business savvy to work effectively with other managers and leaders to achieve key business and technology goals.
A track record of successful large project implementations
Experience in building a new model to serve the IT needs of a growing and change-oriented company
Proven leadership ability to effectively manage a team of IT professionals and contractors.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Ability to handle demanding workloads to meet objectives.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma experience, a plus.

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee the evolution of IT's business requirements activities across the Finance portfolio. Ensure that the solutions developed support the Finance department in achieving their strategic and tactical objectives.
Lead requirements definition for Finance solutions. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand their business requirements, informational needs and data sources. Translate these business needs into clearly defined and documented detailed business requirements/ functional requirements inclusive of business use cases, process flows, data flows, traceability matrices as well as report mock-ups. Ensure that processes are implemented to take full advantage of the capabilities of the system.
Implement system automation to enhance process efficiency, improve data quality and reduce manual errors
Plan and facilitate user acceptance testing with business stakeholders and project managers to obtain user acceptance test signoff.
Lead a small team of business analysts. Facilitate prioritization, resource management and support decision making. Review work products as needed and address escalated issues. Manage team member development including orientation, training, performance management, counseling and disciplinary action as needed.
Collaborate with IT leadership and business partners to direct IT investments in support of the overall Finance business strategy. Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives.
Maintain regular communications with Finance department managers and business process managers regarding pertinent IT activities.
Oversee the enforcement of business analysis processes, departmental standards, style requirements and all other procedures necessary to meet the business objectives and quality standards for IT deliveries.
Recommend, design and monitor IT process improvement activities aimed at reducing costs, improving quality and speed to market.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution
Pharmacy benefits with mail order options
Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children
Vision benefits
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children
Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions
Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays
Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program
Employee Assistance Program
Tax-Free Commuter Benefit
Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits