Senior Business Analyst

Make a meaningful difference with us:

We are looking for a highly skilled and pragmaticSenior Business Analyst. Reporting to the Program Manager - Finance Modernisation, this role will identify and deliver business process improvements /automations as part the Finance Modernisation Program

Your Part in our UnitingCare team:

You will focus on:    

• Provide detailed insights and strategic analysis around finance process improvement and operational excellence.
• Support and deliver lean process improvement opportunities and digital efficiencies as part of the Finance Modernisation Program. These may be delivered using a variety of different automation technologies including PowerBI/MS Power Platform/Excel/RPA.
• Lead and facilitate problem solving sessions.
• Contribute to Data and Knowledge Management Strategy creation and implement actions for change.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement empowering teams to identify improvements and remove inefficiencies.
• Identify and using appropriate communication styles and methods, taking into consideration the audience and the desired outcome. Building and maintaining effective working relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Support the re-engineering of finance processes to optimise, standardise (system agnostic) through improving work flows, eliminating waste and limiting variability.
• Gather and interpret functional needs of the finance operations teams and translate into end-to-end solutions using appropriate tools and embedding tools into processes with clear documentation and training.
• Create data and process flows (BPMN 2.0) diagrams as required.
• Perform value stream mapping activities to harvest areas of improvement and cost reduction.

What makes a difference for us: 

The successful candidate will ideally present with: 

• Tertiary qualification in accounting, business or a related field
• Proven experience in driving finance process change.
• Previous exposure to business processes and core activities that surround finance (R2R, A2R, F&A, O2C, S2P, and MDM) for a mid to large organization or part of Finance Transformation program.
• Power BI and Power Platform capability
• Strong Problem Solving
• Data and Process mapping (BPMN 2.0) capability
• Workshop facilitation
• Experience in end-to-end project or program delivery
• Strong capabilities in business architecture, business analysis and data analysis
• Knowledge of large ERP and up to date reporting system/softwaretools
• Strong communication, reasoning and stakeholder management skills 
• Exposure to dynamic change environments
• Management or team leadership experience
• Performance and proficiency management, staffing management, time management, coordination and ongoingprofessional development
• Experience in interfacing with external providers where required
• Effective in decision making and strategic management and positive proactive approach

What makes a difference for you?

The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example as a proud not-for-profit for more than 100 years.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits.
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program.
• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. 
 

UnitingCare, as part of our commitment to reconciliation and building long term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, would strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. You can learn more about UnitingCare's Reconciliation Action Plan here.