Interim Global Finance Business Analyst at Dentons

Description

• To support the implementation of a significant Global Finance Transformation Program Dentons is currently recruiting an Interim Global Finance Business Analyst. This position will report to the Global Finance Lead - Order to Cash to support the implementation of end to end finance transformation solutions, document test scenarios and help train Dentons employees to understand the benefit of the solution and how best to implement it.
• As the design phase of the project has nearly completed, a business analyst is needed to support the Purchase to Pay, Order to Cash and Risk, Compliance and Control leads in cataloguing the end to end processes, documenting use case scenarios, supporting the development of training materials and the completion of hand over materials.
• The Finance Transformation Program is a truly global program designed to transform Dentons' Finance function into the business partnering function of the future. It will support the business by offering true business insight, efficient and effective processes while maintaining the necessary compliance and controls.

Why Dentons is different

• The legal profession is changing rapidly and Dentons is leading the way in advancing change for the benefit of clients. We are driven to challenge the status quo, delivering consistent and uncompromising quality and value to our clients in new and innovative ways. With over 17,000 individuals in more than 179 offices the opportunity is huge.
• Dentons continues to receive external awards and recognition, including for our continued international expansion over the last 12 months; for ground-breaking innovation through the development of Nextlaw Labs and Nextlaw Global Referral Network; and for success in advising clients across multiple regions. Dentons is also a leader on the Acritas Global Elite Brand Index and a BTI Client Service 30 Award winner.
• Against such rapid growth and change, this role offers the successful individual the chance to play a significant role and make their mark in supporting the successful implementation of this global program.

Key Deliverables

Support the global process leads to:

• Catalog the end to end processes
• Create the process section of the Global Finance Manual including regional / country specific guidelines
• Ensure that processes are aligned to the overall Global Dentons solution by working with the Global / Regional Process Leads, SMEs and Technical and Business Solutions Architect.
• Writing reports, instructions, and specifications and creating flowcharts
• Support the work streams during the business engagement phase
• Document use case scenarios and test scripts for SIT, EVT and UAT testing
• Acquiring knowledge of products or services provided by finance to the business
• Incorporating user suggestions into projects
• Facilitate a successful release handover

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Global Process Leads to deliver the global ways of working;
• Support the Global Process Leads to deliver the financial controls;
• Support the Global Process Leads to deliver the operational and transaction reporting and performance metrics;
• Support the definition of user access rights and security within Dentons' Global guidelines;
• Support the definition of the reporting suite (transactional, operational and control & compliance reporting)

About You

Significant experience and a proven track record in/as:

• Experience analyzing, creating and modeling business processes using a variety of tools and techniques;
• Strong communication skills and the demonstrable ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the organization; this includes written and verbal communications as well as visualizations;
• Strong situational analysis and ability to articulate the true requirements;
• Must be a team player able to work effectively at all levels of an organization with the ability to influence others to move toward consensus;
• Be able to identify and understand multiple stakeholder perspectives and "truths" and bring an open mind to understanding and build on the views of others;

You will possess:

• Excellent research and analytic skills
• In-depth knowledge of data modelling techniques
• Working knowledge of relevant business management principles
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to turn complex concepts into simple language
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of word processing tools and other relevant software packages

Essential Qualifications / Experience

• Experience of working as an analyst on international projects for ERP implementation or process transformation.
• Strong experience in end to end finance processes.
• Experience of working in a legal/professional services firm;
• Experience of key Legal Firm software including Thomson Reuters 3E, Intapp, ebilling hub
• Experienced in creating both functional and non-functional documentation, including requirements traceability matrices.
• Self-starter able to work to achieve objectives with minimum direction

Applications from current residents in the following countries, will be considered

Canada / Poland / United Kingdom / USA

Disclaimer: Please ensure when applying for this role that you are legally eligible to work/live in your preferred location. Visa sponsorship or relocation costs will not be provided