ERP Business Analyst - Finance

ALS Canada Ltd. is a global team focused on scientific testing and data-driven insights to promote a healthier future. The ERP Business Analyst will partner with Finance and business stakeholders to optimize finance processes within Oracle ERP, translating business needs into functional requirements and driving process standardization.

Responsibilities:

• Build working relationships with finance teams understanding their processes and staying abreast of planned changes
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support ERP-related finance initiatives across diverse platforms
• Drive assigned projects aligned with the strategic direction of the Global ERP Director, Corporate Finance, and senior leadership
• Identify and propose new initiatives or improvements that optimize financial systems and processes
• Ensure solutions comply with finance standards, including IFRS, and internal audit requirements
• Maintain a strong understanding of core finance processes and recommend process improvements
• Partner with finance teams to analyze, document, and translate business needs into functional and technical requirements
• Facilitate clear communication between technical teams and finance stakeholders
• Support testing, training, and deployment activities for system changes
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and best practices
• Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures
• Monitoring production support incident queue and ticket assignment
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• A minimum of Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field is required
• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst / Finance Systems Analyst supporting ERP finance processes
• Strong finance and accounting knowledge (GL, AP, AR, accruals, reconciliations, period close)
• Oracle Fusion experience
• Oracle certifications in finance modules would be an asset
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to make effective presentations on controversial or complex topics
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office