Business Analyst - Finance Operations

Livingston International View all jobs

Toronto, ON
Permanent
Full-time

8 days ago

Business Analyst - Finance OperationsWe provide clarity in a world of trade complexity so that businesses can grow further, faster, smarter. Over 30,000 clients trust us with their customs brokerage, trade consulting, global trade management and freight needs.JOB SUMMARYAs the Business Analyst, you are required to prepare ﬁnancial data related to customs duties and taxes, customer billings, and government remittances. This role will support the Senior Financial Analyst, Duty Audit, to drives business process and application improvements. You will play a key role alongside of Operation's and Finance partners to support applications improvement for operation efficiency.KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Own the daily duty audit reconciliation, including matching and ACH Forecast
Prepare routine (daily, weekly and monthly) and ad hoc reporting of key financial information in a timely manner to support business decision making or high quality customer service.
Propose and influence alternate financial and business solutions which link to key performance metrics, process improvements and changes in technology.
Assist with application development, improvement, testing and implementation.
Ensure compliance with company guidelines and financial reporting requirements.
Liaise with internal and external auditors. Respond to requests for information and reports.
Active participation in financing and operations projects.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Adhere to establish policies and procedures.

Application Enhancement & Testing:

Hands-on experience in testing application enhancements related to customer duties and taxes within customs brokerage or finance systems
Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into test scenarios, test cases, and test scripts
Experience in functional, regression, and UAT testing for finance and operations applications
Experience in defect tracking, root cause analysis, and coordination with IT/vendors for resolution
Documentation of test results, change requests, and enhancement signoffs

Process Improvement & Optimization:

Strong skills in process mapping, gap analysis, and workflow optimization across finance and customs operations
Experience driving process standardization and automation initiatives
Ability to define and track process KPIs and improvement metrics
Proven capability to recommend and implement system-enabled process improvements

Behavioral & Stakeholder Skills:Strong collaboration skills with Operations, Finance and IT teams

Clear communication of business requirements and test outcomes
Ability to manage multiple enhancements, testing cycles, and process initiatives concurrently
High attention to detail with a strong control mindset

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLSTo perform this job successfully, the person must be able to perform each essential duty to a high-quality standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to address complex challenges with large datasets.
Ability to navigate financial and operations applications; research variances and identify root causes of discrepancies
Process mapping; aligning technology to support critical business processes
Metrics driven; adhere to service standards and strives to exceed target results for the group
Proven ability to meet tight timelines in an environment with competing priorities
Be proactive and energetic in the work situation, seeking to get things done and able to multi-task
Process mapping; aligning technology to support critical business processes
Communicate effectively and professionally
Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excess, Access and PowerPoint). Experience with advanced data / analytical software and business process automation applications would be an asset.

WORK EXPERIENCE - MINIMUM REQUIRED5 years of related experienceEDUCATIONRequired: Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Finance or AccountingCERTIFICATIONS DESCRIPTIONCOMPETENCIESAccountabilityLeading and DevelopingAgilityInclusion and CollaborationCustomer First FocusWe know that women and people of color may be less likely to apply if their professional experience does not exactly match the job description. Livingston is striving to build a culture where differences are celebrated; therefore, if you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply even if your experience may not check every box.Livingston is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity, respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please advise when submitting your application.Location: ON Toronto - CN030, ON Fort Erie - CN050

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