Finance System Analyst at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Job Description
Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with finance departments and other stakeholders to gather and understand the business requirements, 
• Create user stories and acceptance criteria
• Analyse and document detailed specifications for modifications, enhancements, or new features within the ERP system
• Work with technical teams to design and configure the ERP system based on identified business requirements
• Ensure the system is aligned with industry best practise and meets the organizations financial needs
• Ensure that the ERP system complies with relevant financial regulations and industry standards
• Support the business in preparation of the business case
• Develop and execute implementation plans for deploying new features to the ERP system
• Collaborate with product managers/owners and other teams to ensure smooth implementation without disrupting day-to-day operations
• Collaborate with finance stakeholders and Infotec to understand the finance and information strategy
• Identify key industry trends and emerging technological enablers for continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvements in the Finance ERP domain
• Conduct thorough testing, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing, to ensure the ERP system functions correctly and provide valuable feedback to enhance system performance
• Identify and address any issues or discrepancies in the system's performance 
• Implement routine maintenance tasks and updates to keep the system running smoothly
• Develop and maintain user guides and manuals for financial systems (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Conduct training sessions for finance users on new functionalities or system updates.
• Provide ongoing support to users, addressing questions, issues, and troubleshooting problems related to the ERP system
• Engage with internal stakeholders and collaborate closely with various teams
• Work with the business to ensure readiness for the future state, from a process, people and technology perspective.
• Communicate changes effectively and ensure alignment between business needs and system capabilities

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, information systems or related field
• SAP ERP finance experience, or other ERP finance experience 
• Chartered Accountant (SA) qualification is a plus
• 2 - 3 years functional experience in Finance Information Systems

Skills: 

• Proficiency in ERP systems, integration, maintenance, and reporting
• Analytical and project management skills
• Deadlines and results driven
• Ability to work under pressure with agility
• Excellent Problem solving and communication skill

Behaviours:    

• Being Resilient - rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Cultivates Innovation - creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
• Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Organisational Savvy - understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
• Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
• Strategic Mindset - thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation