Senior Business Analyst

Position: Senior Business Analyst - 104473-1
Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join their Finance group within Settlement Operations. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting the Accounts Payable (AP) function, balancing day-to-day operational activities with high-impact project work.
This is a 12-month hybrid contract based out of downtown Toronto, focusing heavily on upcoming automation initiatives, invoice processing, and overall process improvements. You will use your business analysis expertise to gather requirements, manage project tasks, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.

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Location:

Toronto, ON (Hybrid: onsite Wednesdays, Thursdays, and the 4th Friday of the month)

• Duration: 12-Month Contract (Potential for extension or conversion to FTE)

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Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (37.5 hours/week)

• Interview Process: 1 Virtual Interview & 1 In-Person Interview

Advantages

• Diverse Tech Exposure:
Gain valuable hands-on experience working with a wide array of enterprise systems and software applications within a major bank.

• Long-Term Stability: A foundational 12-month contract with a genuine possibility for extension or permanent conversion.

• Collaborative Environment:
Join a tight-knit, supportive team of roughly 12 professionals, interfacing daily with managers and peer Business Analysts.

• Hybrid Flexibility:
Enjoy a predictable hybrid schedule that blends remote autonomy with collaborative, in-office team days.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable Operations:
Support day-to-day AP activities, including invoice processing, supplier management, travel & expenses, corporate cards, fixed asset management, and resolving discrepancies to ensure timely payments.

• Project Management & Execution:
Plan, execute, control, and close out projects or work packages, ensuring strict delivery against defined scope, schedules, and budgets.

• Requirements Gathering & Analysis:
Collaborate with business partners to gather, validate, and document business requirements, while facilitating solution design discussions.

• Documentation & Reporting:
Maintain detailed project plans, status reports, meeting minutes, and change requests; deliver regular progress updates to management.

• Process Improvement:
Identify bottlenecks, recommend workflow changes to boost operational efficiency, and ensure all processes align with corporate standards and guidelines.

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Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with technology teams, consulting vendors, and third-party stakeholders to drive project deliverables and secure leadership sign-offs.

Qualifications
Must-Have

Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Business Analyst.

• 5+ years of experience supporting Accounts Payable (AP) or closely related financial operations functions.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Coupa, People Soft, and SAP General Ledger (GL).

• Proven background working within the banking or financial services industry.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) alongside experience using Microsoft Project, Teams, and SharePoint.

Nice-to-Have

Skills:

• Strong familiarity with the "Procure-to-Pay" (P2P) lifecycle.

• Prior experience with enterprise invoicing and procurement workflows.

• Previous experience working directly with the internal systems.

• Experience utilizing Jira and Confluence for project tracking and documentation.

Core

Soft Skills:

• Impactful Communicator:
Ability to translate complex, detailed data into clear, structured insights for stakeholders at all levels.

• Influencing Without Authority:
Proven capability to drive project objectives and align cross-functional teams without direct formal authority.

• Highly Organized:
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