About the Company - Resources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s third-largest communications group. Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Re:Sources has grown to 5,000 people servicing a global network of prestigious advertising, public relations, media, healthcare and digital marketing agencies. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management to help Publicis Groupe agencies do what they do best: create and innovate for their clients. In addition to providing essential, everyday services to our agencies, Re:Sources develops and implements platforms, applications and tools to enhance productivity, encourage collaboration and enable professional and personal development. We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. With our support, Publicis Groupe agencies continue to create and deliver award-winning campaigns for their clients.
About the Role - The Business Analyst Team Lead will be responsible for ensuring the alignment of business requirements with process improvements and system solutions. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in finance, and extensive experience with SAP's Finance module and SAP-HANA. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong ability to map and improve processes and an understanding of ERP features, especially involving SAP software. Experience in media and advertising is a plus but not mandatory.
Responsibilities
- Lead to deliver various projects and support business objectives.
- Conduct comprehensive process mapping using Signavio to identify and implement process improvements.
- Collaborate closely with finance departments to understand their operations and implement changes that efficiently integrate with accounting and financial systems.
- Utilize extensive knowledge of SAP, specifically the Fin module and HANA, to identify solutions and improvements.
- Engage with business users to gather, analyse, and prioritize requirements and address any concerns or issues promptly.
- Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.
- Maintain a deep understanding of SAP ERP systems and features to provide insightful recommendations for improvements.
- Foster a collaborative environment that encourages creative problem-solving and innovation within the team.
- Prepare and conduct presentations and reports for upper management and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- Proven experience in a business analysis leadership role, with a track record of delivering successful projects.
- Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with SAP’s Finance module and HANA.
- Strong background in finance, with a deep understanding of financial principles and practices.
- Expertise in process mapping and improvement using Signavio or similar BPM software.
- Experience in the media and advertising industry is a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Ability to multi-task and handle various projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
- Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, CCBA) and SAP Certification in SAP FI and/or CO modules is a plus
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