Financial Systems Senior Analyst, Security and Controls

Job Summary

The Financial Systems Senior Professional, working under minimal supervision, is responsible for the management and optimization of financial systems and related risks and controls and playing a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation and integration of various financial software applications and tools. This role contributes to the evaluation, selection, and implementation of internal controls, working closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and align system capabilities and Westfield's controls framework with business requirements. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as finance, IT, and operations, to design and implement business process and IT general controls. The responsibilities encompass system configuration, customization, and administration of financial systems, ensuring that the needs of the organization and its risks and controls framework are met and to oversee data integration processes, ensuring the seamless flow of information between different systems and modules.

Job Responsibilities

• Contributes to the maintenance of a comprehensive roadmap for the organization's financial systems and controls, outlining strategic initiatives, system upgrades, and enhancements.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather and prioritize system requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs.
• Conducts system analysis and feasibility studies to assess the potential impact of system changes or enhancements on financial processes and controls.
• Identifies control gaps and proposes enhancements to mitigate financial reporting and systems risks
• Develops and implements data governance strategies, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and security of financial data within the systems.
• Provides training and support to business stakeholders, acting as a subject matter expert for internal controls and risk mitigation.
• Collaborates with finance leadership to develop and enforce system-related policies, procedures, and controls to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Acts as a liaison between the finance department and IT teams, translating business requirements into technical specifications and ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Supports risk management for strategic initiatives and projects.
• Supports finance with response and mitigation of internal and external audit-related findings.
  

Job Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, IAccounting, IT or a related field and/or commensurate experience.

Technical Skills

• Information Systems
• Information Technology Management
• IT Controls
• Financial Process Improvement
• Financial Analysis
• Financial IT Software
• Stakeholder Management
• Documentation
• Audit & Compliance
• Accounting Software and Tools

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.