I am currently partnering with a large Queensland Government Department undertaking a significant enterprise transformation through the implementation of SAP S/4HANA. This program will modernise financial and project management processes and support the delivery of major infrastructure and operational outcomes across the state.
 
As the Principal Business Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting Major Projects through this transition. This position will sit at the intersection of business operations, finance and technology, ensuring the SAP solution aligns with real world business processes, reporting requirements and operational needs.
 
This is a hands on delivery role suited to a senior Business Analyst who is comfortable working in complex environments, managing risk, supporting data migration activities and driving readiness for system go live.
 
The Role

As the Principal Business Analyst, you will work closely with business stakeholders, subject matter experts and the program delivery team to analyse requirements, identify gaps and support the successful implementation of SAP S/4HANA.
 
A critical component of the role will be maintaining data integrity and supporting data cleansing, migration and conversion activities to ensure continuity of financial and project operations. You will also play an important role in ensuring reporting processes, documentation and business readiness activities are aligned to the new system environment.
 
You will act as a strong advocate for business users throughout the design and implementation lifecycle, contributing to testing, training, transition and post go live support to ensure sustainable long term outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the gathering, validation and documentation of business requirements, including process mapping, data analysis and gap identification;

• Analyse financial and operational data to support system design and process improvement aligned to the SAP S/4HANA program;

• Support data cleansing, migration, conversion and validation activities to ensure accuracy and continuity of business processes;

• Develop and enhance Excel based project and operational reports to align with new SAP data structures and workflows;

• Identify, assess and manage risks associated with system implementation and operational transition;

• Support testing activities, including test planning, execution, validation and issue resolution;

• Translate technical and functional design documentation into practical operational and transition activities;

• Deliver training, guidance and change support to business users to ensure readiness for new processes;

• Maintain and update business process documentation, work instructions and user guides; and

• Collaborate with stakeholders across operational and project teams to support successful program delivery.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience working with enterprise financial management or accounting systems, ideally SAP;

• Strong experience supporting system implementation or transformation programs;

• Advanced Microsoft Excel capability, including development of reporting and data analysis tools;

• Proven experience in data management activities, including cleansing, migration, testing and validation;

• Strong capability in business process analysis, documentation and solution design;

• Experience identifying and managing risks in complex project environments;

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills; and

• Ability to deliver training, guidance and user support during system transition.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Major SAP S/4HANA transformation program;

• High impact role supporting critical government operations;

• Opportunity to influence business readiness and system success;

• Collaborative program environment with strong stakeholder engagement; and

• Meaningful work supporting large scale public sector delivery.

How to Apply
 
For more information or a confidential discussion please call Greg Scharf at u&u on 07 3232 9136 quoting reference number 44760.
 
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