Business System Analyst - BI, Asia Pacific

Job description

Job Purpose:

·  Implement and support Chanel BI Solutions

·  Key player in the implementation, training, and maintenance of all regional financial reporting tools.

·  Administer the tools that will be implemented in the Asia region to budget, consolidate and report management and legal financial data. 

Key Responsibilities:

·  Contribute to the development of IBM Planning & Analytics (TM1) for planning & budgeting across the Asia region

·  Interface with users to collect requirements and translate them to technical solutions (with the help of consultants as required).

·  Manage consultants to oversee tasks and monitor progress of deliverables.

·  Develop Data Cubes, Dashboards and Reports for users in the business divisions, HR, Finance, and senior management.

·  Provide technical assistance for users across Asia.  Manage changes to data collection templates, metadata structure, data models, maintain user security, load data, and create reports.

·  Develop user manuals and training materials, as well as provide training and post-implementation support to the global financial community.

·  Participate in special projects, as required.

Person Specifications:

Academic / Professional Qualifications 

·  BS or BA required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems.

·  Knowledge of financial software such as TM1, Axapta, Hyperion, and Cognos are a plus.

·  Experience working on other BI tools like Microsoft Power BI and QlikView is required

Work Experience

·  Minimum 4 years experience. Experience must be in Business Intelligence andavntage is experience in other systems implementations/administration and/or financial controlling.

Required Competencies

·  Reporting and Analytics

·  Data Warehousing

·  Strong knowledge of financial budgeting, consolidation, and reporting software.

·  Solid understanding of accounting and business processes.

·  Strong technical and analytical skills are required to troubleshoot consolidation and/or reporting issues.  Full understanding of system logic/processes is required to independently resolve problems.

·  Creative thinking is required to make recommendations for system design, optimizing performance, and ensuring data integrity.  New business requirements must be analyzed to understand impact on the overall systems landscape.

·  Must be able to develop training materials and lead training sessions.

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·  Strong communication skills with multiple levels of management.  Ability to write clear, concise reports and correspondence. 

·  Organized, detail-oriented, and excellent team player.  Highly motivated, and proactive.  Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.

·  High proficiency in PC skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

·  Knowledge of the Chanel organization a plus.

·  Travel will be required for this position.