Financial Systems and Reporting is responsible for optimizing the use of SAP across the corporation for the management, reporting and delivery of City finances; and ensuring the financial aspects of all information systems are leveraged to support the City’s financial control framework.

You are responsible for conducting ongoing analysis of the organization’s Financial Management Information System business requirements, recommending and implementing new/enhanced functionalities and facilitating the change management process. You maintain the functionality of the FMIS in collaboration with Information Technology staff in the on-going configuration of the system; and serve as a functional source of expertise providing training, guidance and clarification to Financial Services employees on the use of the relevant information systems within finance, and the resolution of problems including the impact of upgrades and new functionality.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in Public or Business Administration with concentration in business/financial analysis, computer science or related field

Minimum of 5 years of experience in business analysis/financial administration/information systems administration ,support or coordination in an SAP environment

Experience in municipal government combined with experience in SAP application, microcomputers and software is an asset

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Corporate computer systems/applications such as SAP and IBM Business Intelligence Tools
• Change management principles and techniques
• Financial and related City of Ottawa practices
• Information systems development processes and strategies
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Business analysis practices, techniques and report writing
• Project management techniques
• General ledger system and financial sub-system interfaces, month end reconciliation practices, audits, checks
• Client/server computer technology
• Application and/or network security administration
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, policies and procedures, and all other legislation, policies and procedures relevant to work.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proven ability to analyze problems/issues and function within a team and develop realistic and innovative solutions
• Demonstrated knowledge of SAP operation within a financial services environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with persons at various levels
• Work effectively within a team environment and on-going inter-branch contacts
• Plan set priorities, organize work, and function effectively within timeframes and deadlines
• Ability to provide technical leadership
• Write reports, documentation and procedures
• Use information systems tools to support business functions
• Strong interpersonal skills, teaching skills
• Customer service oriented, flexible
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Work well under tight deadlines
• Tact and diplomacy
• Thoroughness and initiative