Financial Admin Business Systems Analyst Full-time Job

Position Summary

The City of Regina is seeking three (3) skilled Financial Administration Business Systems Analysts to join our Finance Department in different capacities. The City is embarking on an exciting new project that aims to upgrade our current system, Oracle.. This term role is expected to be 24 months in length and will be instrumental in upgrading our current Oracle system, streamlining everyday processes and procedures and support all the City’s financial strategies and outcomes.

We are also seeking a motivated, accountant minded candidate to for a term 24 months in length that will be crucial in providing technical and accounting support for various systems, business processes, and interfaces that support the City's purchasing, financial services, and corporate accounting operations. The analyst will assess client needs, document systems and business requirements, and develop and implement suitable software and business solutions. The specific duties will vary based on the business area, ensuring a dynamic and impactful role within the organization.

Both candidates will provide accounting and financial support to clients and assist in developing regular and ad hoc financial reports and analysis.

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 formal/informal 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 PC-based 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 an accounting related field coupled with experience/education in computer science. 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 reports (such as Finance, Accounting, Land Development or Purchasing).
• Thorough knowledge of computerized financial and operating systems.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices, particularly in Municipal Government accounting.
• 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.