Senior Business Analyst, Financial Applications

Brookfield•Gatineau, QC

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Brookfield Renewable, a core business under Brookfield Corporation, is a global leader in renewable power with $125 billion in assets under management. Our diverse portfolio spans hydro, wind, solar, and other sustainable solutions across five continents. We are committed to responsible operations and accelerating the global transition to net zero. We seek high-performing individuals who are driven to make an impact in a fast-paced, collaborative, and purpose-driven environment. Join our winning team to contribute to one of the fastest-growing renewable power platforms globally, supporting decarbonization and energy sustainability. This role, reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Applications, is part of the Finance Applications team. The Senior Business Analyst, ERP, will be responsible for the support, configuration, enhancement, development, and implementation of the ERP and financial applications suite. The focus will be on managing and delivering key system improvements and projects to enhance the usability and business value of these systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Information Technology or related field.
Minimum of 7 years of professional experience as an ERP business analyst working within the accounting, procurement, billing, receivables and payables subject areas.
Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
Ability to work effectively in ambiguous or changing situations; ability to manage time effectively.
Strong analytical and management skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements.
Ability to identify problems and deal with situations and issues proactively.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally and effectively with executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to work in a conscientious, consistent, and thorough manner.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Familiar with business analysis methodology and frameworks.
Exposure in the areas of application integration and methodologies, business process design, process re-engineering, and continuous improvement.
Exposure with internal control procedures and audit requirements in relation to data access, security, and master data configuration would be an asset.

Nice To Haves

Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with business stakeholder teams in the planning, design, configuration, and deployment of new functionality and enhancements to existing and planned applications.
Work with functional managers to define business and financial requirements and system goals, and identify and resolve system issues.
Lead end-to-end delivery of application enhancements, from requirements gathering through configuration, testing, deployment, and user adoption.
Manage and drive external consulting relationships and related deliverables.
Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing financial systems and develop strategies for improving and further leveraging these systems, including interfaces between systems.
Assess vendor roadmaps and determine the impacts on the long and short-term lifecycle planning process for financial system upgrades and new application or system procurement.
Conduct unit tests on system improvements; plan, organize, and assist with user acceptance testing.
Lead and convene working groups to address specific problems identified with application functions and features.
Elicit, analyze, and document business system requirements; prepare formal documentation.
Support the resolution of critical, escalated system incidents.
Serve as the primary software vendor relationship manager.
Lead smaller initiatives and enhancements, including planning, execution, and stakeholder communication.
Work with stakeholders to develop objectives, set priorities, and participate in planning for the systems, including developing multi-year roadmaps and plans.