ERP Business Analyst - Finance

ALS is a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future. The ERP Business Analyst partners with Finance and NA business stakeholders to define, optimize, and support end-to-end finance processes within ALS’s Oracle ERP Environment.

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