Financial Systems Analyst

Job Description

HP is ranked among the Top Companies to work. Among the recognitions include, One of the World’s Most Attractive Employers by Universum Global, One of the Top Companies for Women Technologists by Anita Borg Institute, One of the Top 10 Fortune 500 Companies Millennials are most excited to work for by SurveyMonkey, and Working Mother 100 Best Companies for 27 years. Furthermore, HP has received two consecutive Diversity Leader Awards from Profiles in Diversity Journal. HP was also awarded the Gold Medal by World Environment Center for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development.

Applies intermediate level of subject matter knowledge to solve a variety of common business issues. Works on problems of moderately complex scope. Acts as an informed team member providing analysis of information and limited project direction input. Exercises independent judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action. Follows established guidelines and interprets policies. Evaluates unique circumstances and makes recommendations.

Responsibilities:

• Drives the implementation of a system solution from beginning to end for a customer and performs functional and unit testing with an IT professional.
• Troubleshoots current applications.
• Leads financial system/process improvement or acts as a resource on a project.
• Evaluates business requirements and scope, fit gap analysis of requirements, and process design and re- engineering to ensure design meets the requirements for the process.
• Interacts with internal customers, examining low complexity issues or concerns to find a solution.
• Researches external sources to analyze new trends and solutions in the external market.
• Solves problems and limited non-standard ones.
• Develops risk mitigation and fall back strategies.
• Generates ideas for projects.

Education and Experience Required:

• Associate degree or first level university degree with recommended focus in finance or computer science.
• Typically 2+ years of experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good understanding of financial systems and processes in at least one area.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Excel.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Intermediate understanding of accounting principals.
• Basic leadership skills.
• Basic project management skills.
• Basic project management skills for supporting projects.
• Ability to interact with systems users.
• Basic time management skills and ability to prioritize.