Finance Systems Analyst
Job Description
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Finance Systems Analyst to analyze business and system requirements, conduct software testing, and ensure applications meet functional, technical, and quality standards. The role focuses on system analysis, test planning and execution, defect management, process improvement, and supporting reliable system releases.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements & System Analysis
Gather and analyze business, functional, and technical requirements from stakeholders.
Translate requirements into test scenarios, test cases, and validation criteria.
Assess the impact of system changes on existing functionality and business processes.
Support test planning and quality assurance activities for new systems and enhancements.
Testing & Quality Assurance
Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, test scripts, and execution records.
Conduct functional testing, regression testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
Identify, document, track, and verify defects through resolution.
Perform root-cause analysis to identify recurring issues and quality gaps.
Assess testing risks, dependencies, and coverage to ensure reliable releases.
Process Documentation & Improvement
Document current-state (As-Is) and future-state (To-Be) testing processes.
Maintain test workflows, defect reports, procedures, and quality documentation.
Identify opportunities to improve test coverage, reduce testing cycle times, and increase efficiency.
Recommend and evaluate improvements to testing processes and quality controls.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
Analyze test execution results and defect data to identify trends and risks.
Prepare testing reports and recommendations to support project and release decisions.
Monitor testing progress against defined targets and quality standards.
Maintain accurate testing records and quality assurance repositories.
Implementation & Operational Support
Support testing for system releases, enhancements, and process changes.
Provide testing guidance to business users, developers, and stakeholders.
Support operational readiness, post-release quality monitoring, and defect verification.
Ensure testing activities comply with established procedures, standards, and governance requirements.
Governance & Compliance
Support quality audits, reviews, and compliance assessments.
Standardize testing practices and documentation across projects.
Identify opportunities for process automation and continuous improvement.
Academic Qualification
– Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Analysis & Engineering or a relevant field
Experience
– 4–6 years of relevant experience
Technical / Functional Competencies
Data Quality Assurance
Business Process Analysis
Business Requirements Definition
System Analysis
Software Testing & Quality Assurance
Test Planning & Execution
Regression Testing & UAT
Defect Management
Process Improvement
Process Automation
Process Documentation
Reporting & Data Analysis

