Senior Business Analyst - Financial Systems

Please note that this is an in-office position in Guelph, ON. There is no option for remote work.

Business Analyst, Senior

The Senior Business Analyst works with the business and IT Management to implement high quality, robust, scalable, and cost-effective business systems.

Manages and coordinates requirements gathering, vendor evaluation, strategic systems planning, process reengineering, design, development, documentation, release management, and production support.

Key Accountabilities

• Defines scope and objectives on assigned projects.
• Prepares functional process charts to analyze business operations.
• Gathers and documents business requirements.
• Plans, designs, or modifies practical manual and automated business procedures.
• Assists with the design of business process and documentation.
• Prepares detailed specifications for business applications.
• Follows PPLM (Project & Product Linamar Methodology) on all Projects.
• Performs a lead role in the planning, design, development, and deployment of new business applications and enhancements to existing business applications.
• Meets with decision makers, systems owners, and end users to define business requirements and systems goals, and identify and resolve business systems issues.
• Performs cost-benefit and return on investment analyses for proposed systems to aid management in making implementation decisions.
• Works with QA team to coordinate and perform in-depth tests, for modified and new systems.
• Conducts research on hardware and software products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing.
• Provides orientation and training to end users for all modified and new systems.
• Meets with clients to discuss topics such as project activities, technical specifications, current business practices, growth plans, regulatory and reporting requirements, and security risks.
• Manages suppliers.
• Mentors Junior and Intermediate Business Analysts.

Minimum Requirements

• University degree or college diploma in the field of computer science, information science, management information systems, business administration, finance, or a related discipline.
• PMI CAPM / PMP certification or relevant courses are preferred.
• CPA designation is an asset.
• BA certification or relevant courses are preferred.
• Minimum of six years of work experience as a System Analyst, Project, Business Analyst, IT Project Manager in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to develop, understand and analyze process and data flow charts.
• Ability to assess the suitability of database platforms and software applications for various business problems and make recommendations accordingly.
• Knowledge of business applications and Financial Consolidation systems (OneStream)
• Knowledge / Experience with Microsoft SQL, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS and / or Oracle database
• Understanding of network protocols
• Ability to work independently but may also work on teams with project leaders, software developers and subject matter experts as required.
• Must have in depth understanding of Project Management best practices and have the ability to manage projects as required.
• Engage in continuous learning to keep up with changes by reading industry magazines, brochures, journals, attending conferences and workshops, and taking courses such as graphics and database programming.
• Discuss technical matters concerning the development and management of database systems with co-workers, customers, and colleagues.

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Critical thinking to analyze and clearly identify the root cause of any issue.

About Linamar

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets.

From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment.

With access to the tools, you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.

Why Linamar

• Opportunities for career advancement
• Assistance with approved professional designations and fees
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities
• Social committees and sports teams
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

Accommodations will be provided upon request.

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