Senior Business Analyst

Tasks:

• Definition of a solution-agnostic Group Target Operating Model, capability set and use cases, leading to ERP tool selection.
• Translation of the approved TOM into contractual business requirements, leading to the selection of a system integrator and the establishment of a fixed-price contractual baseline.

Requirements:

Mandatory Qualifications/Experience

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field
• Strong understanding of Procurement-to-Pay processes, with emphasis on Accounts Payable and Payment processes
• Proven experience (minimum 5 years, with an expectation of significantly higher seniority for this Assignment, typically 15+ years) in business analysis, ERP-enabled transformation programmes or large-scale business process transformation initiatives
• Demonstrated experience in the definition and structuring of Target Operating Models, business processes and functional requirements in complex organisational environments
• Proven experience in ERP implementation programmes involving leading enterprise solutions (e.g. SAP, Oracle or equivalent), including participation in design, fit/gap analysis and solution assessment
• Experience supporting ERP selection processes and/or system integrator procurement, including preparation of use cases, structured business inputs and evaluation artefacts
• Experience interacting with multiple stakeholders (business, IT, vendors, external partners) in a structured and multi-stakeholder environment

Preferred experience

• 15+ years of experience in Finance transformation or ERP programmes
• Experience in ERP implementations covering Procurement-to-Pay processes (e.g. SAP, Oracle or equivalent), including Accounts Payable and Payment modules
• Strong understanding of standard ERP capabilities and best market practices
• Experience in financial institutions, public sector organisations or regulated environments is considered a strong asset

Deep knowledge of

• Strong expertise in Procurement-to-Pay processes, with a particular focus on Accounts Payable and Payment processes (e.g. invoicing, payment execution, reconciliation)
• Strong understanding of end-to-end Procurement-to-Pay processes and their interdependencies with core finance processes
• Excellent knowledge of standard ERP capabilities and market practices, and ability to position business requirements accordingly
• Understanding of business analysis methodologies, process mode ling and requirements structuring techniques
• Familiarity with structured procurement processes in the context of ERP tool selection and system integrator procurement (not operational procurement activities), including the need for clear, consistent and traceable documentation in a fair and auditable context

Competencies and skills to be demonstrated

• Strong analytical and problem-structuring ski ls, with the ability to translate business needs into structured, consistent and decision-ready deliverables
• Ability to critically challenge existing processes, assumptions and legacy-driven practices, and promote simplification, standardisation and alignment with standard ERP capabilities
• Ability to distinguish between business requirements aligned with market practices and ERP standards and those driven by legacy constraints
• Strong communication and facilitation ski ls, including the ability to support and structure workshops with business stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Ability to produce high-quality documentation (process maps, requirements, analyses, fit/gap assessments) with a high level of clarity, consistency and traceability
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-stakeholder environment, including coordination with Stream Leaders, SMEs, Programme Management and external partners
• Ability to contribute to structured decision-making by providing clear analysis, options and articulation of trade-offs
• Strong attention to detail, organisational ski ls and ability to meet deadlines in a structured programme environment

Ability to operate in a controlled and auditable context, ensuring consistency and traceability of inputs, analysis and outputs