Financial Admin Business Systems Analyst (Term - EBS)

Position Summary

Do you have experience working in financial systems environments and have experience in the accounting field? This just may be your next employment experience in your journey! The City of Regina is embarking on an exciting new project to upgrade and enhance our current financial accounting system, Oracle and is seeking a skilled term Financial Administration Business Systems Analysts to join our Finance Department for an approximately 24 month term to implement the upgrades and enhancements. 

The successful applicant will be instrumental in upgrading our current system, streamlining everyday processes and procedures and supporting all the City’s financial strategies and outcomes. They will provide accounting and financial support to clients and assist with the upgrade to ensure the integrity and productivity of the Oracle system is rolled out successfully to the users.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Technical Support

• Provide technical expertise in the effective use of various systems business processes and interfaces to support Finance operations
• Troubleshoot modify improve and maintain system performance
• Assist staff with formalinformal training consulting services report writing and project support

Documentation and Knowledge Maintenance

• Develop and maintain departmental standards and procedures for system operations including business processes and internal controls
• Stay updated on technological advancements related to application development financial systems and reporting tools
• Implement best practices to identify and apply business efficiencies

Reporting and Analysis

• Identify management reporting needs and create complex reports particularly those requiring data from multiple systems
• Develop project plans monitor progress and report on project status as needed
• Define requirements for systems business processes and interfaces and develop PCbased applications as required

System Management and Liaison

• Identify implications of major system upgrades and implement necessary modifications to financial systems business processes and interfaces
• Act as a liaison with the Information Technology Services Department and other departments participating in special projects studies and upgrades
• Ensure technology solutions match business requirements by identifying current and future state business processes

Key Qualifications

• Typically, the knowledge, skill and abilities required are obtained through a University degree in computer science coupled with experience/education in an accounting related field. In addition, three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in computerized financial systems and/or accounting and business processes including at least two (2) years’ experience in a senior role. Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge and/or experience related to the specific area to which the position is reports (such as Finance, Accounting, Land Development or Purchasing).
• Thorough knowledge of computerized financial and operating systems.
• Expertise in systems analysis, design, and installation, including knowledge specific to computer programming or Tangible Capital Asset (TCA) reporting.
• Familiarity with organizational, management, and administrative principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to apply logical thinking to define problems, analyze data, document findings, and make effective recommendations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a team environment, demonstrating sound judgment and initiative.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, demonstrating tact and diplomacy to establish effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Capability to manage priorities, meet user expectations, and adhere to deadlines.
• Comprehensive understanding of the corporation’s financial business processes, policies, and procedures relevant to the defined business area.