Finance Business Analyst

Job Title: Finance Business Analyst

Job Description:

As a Business Analyst specializing in Finance, you will have experience in financial and performance reporting (statutory vs internal reporting) as well as IFRS 15 and similar.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements related to commodity trading activities, risk management, and financial reporting.
• A solid understanding of financial principles, including key financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement) and metrics used in financial and performance reporting.
• Familiarity with financial analysis techniques and the ability to interpret financial data to support business decisions.
• Expertise in eliciting and documenting business requirements, including understanding the specific data and metrics that financial stakeholders need.
• Ability to translate reporting requirements into technical specifications for developers, creating clear documentation that aligns with financial terminology and reporting standards.
• Experience working closely with developers to ensure that data models and integration solutions support reporting needs, ensuring data accuracy and consistency for financial analysis.
• Skills in data mapping to ensure that financial data from Databricks is correctly integrated into DataSphere, involving understanding financial data structures and relationships.
• Involvement in the testing process to validate that the developed solutions meet reporting requirements, including creating test cases that reflect financial scenarios and conducting user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Strong analytical skills to identify potential issues in financial data integration and work with developers to find effective solutions, understanding both financial and technical perspectives.
• Basic project management skills to help coordinate tasks related to financial reporting projects, manage timelines, and ensure that integration projects stay on track.
• Understanding of the specific financial domain, including commodity trading and special metal physical trading, to provide context and ensure that technical solutions meet industry-specific financial needs.
• Skills in managing change, including preparing financial stakeholders for new systems and processes, ensuring smooth transitions during integration projects.
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement, seeking feedback from financial stakeholders and developers to refine processes and enhance collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively with other business analysts to share insights, align on project goals, and ensure consistency in requirements gathering and documentation.
• Willingness to support and learn from peers, fostering a collaborative environment where knowledge and best practices are shared.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with team members across different functions, being open to feedback, actively listening, and contributing to team discussions.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic team environment, supporting team goals and helping to resolve conflicts constructively.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., finance certification) is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in a finance BA role.
• System Knowledge: Databricks and Datasphere (SAP BW) are both desirable.
• Knowledge of the commodity trading industry is desirable, including commodity markets, trading strategies, and risk management principles.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality results within specified timelines.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.