Finance Data And Systems Analyst

ING, Australia's most recommended bank for 5 consecutive years, is looking for an experienced **Finance Data and Systems Analyst** to join its high performing **Financial Control** team.

Reporting to the Senior Financial Controller, as our **Finance Data and Systems Analyst** you'll own business processes and services in relation to Finance Systems Management and Data Architecture, Process & Testing, Project Management and Process Improvement.

This key role provides first line functional activity to users in addressing **system performance, availability, data quality and user access issues** while also acting as a conduit with the global support team to assist in resolving more complex issues, and for the execution of **change requests**. Additionally, the role will **facilitate driving process improvements** across the Finance function.

Ideally, we're looking for someone with **PeopleSoft or Oracle skills** with **SQL and Coding skills**, or at the very least have a genuine desire to learn on the job. You'll be an automation specialist and thrive in automating excel processes through SQL workflow and have a passion for continuous improvement. Other strengths that will be looked upon favorably include Financial, Statistical and Mathematical strengths, and importantly, an enthusiasm for working within the Financial Technical sector.

You'll be working on data extraction & enrichment of the data pipeline, from the data warehouse, treasury management system, various source systems and other references. Over time, with increased experience, you'll help us to identify opportunities to drive automation and digitisation of the existing processes and enhance controls within the finance department.

**What you'll do**
- Ensure the ongoing effectiveness of the required infrastructure across data, processes, and systems to ensure the integrity and efficiency of the bank's accounting, payments, closing and reporting across the wider Finance function
- Own and implement functional training for Finance system users using PeopleSoft
- Support the team on finance systems projects and ad-hoc requests including the development of financial reports
- Co-ordinate and execute acceptance testing
- Deliver finance project management including ongoing engagement with our technology and global teams
- Document business requirements, systems architecture and processes
- Monitor data and processes to ensure the integrity and efficiency of Finance outputs
- Manage the Accounts Payable and General Ledger, including maintenance of accounts, cost centres etc.
- Act as the first point of contact for users regarding PeopleSoft
- Developing and maintaining Business Objects Reports

**What we're looking for**
- Extensive experience in developing test plan and test scripts with experience with end to end functional testing activities
- Highly analytic, problem solving, lateral thinking & interpretive skills with strong attention to detail
- SQL/VBA or other programming experience (nice to have)
- Proficient working knowledge in RDBMS (SQL, PL/SQL): programming proficiency in PeopleCode, SQR, Application Engine and Application Packages
- Excellent report writing skills with proven experience working with the Agile Ways of Working
- A desire to learn & succeed with a positive and proactive 'can-do' attitude who has the ability
- Ability to balance deadlines, priorities & work on concurrent tasks with good interpersonal & relationship building skills.

**About Us**

At ING, we want to make life simpler and more worthwhile - for everyone who banks with us, for the people who work with us, and the community at large, too.

When you come to work at ING, you're joining a team where individuality isn't just accepted, it's encouraged. We've built a culture that's fun, friendly and supportive - it's the kind of place where you can be yourself and make the most of whatever you have to offer.

We give people the freedom to think differently, take ownership of their work, and make great things happen. We're here to help you get ahead. And with our global network, there's plenty of scope to take your career in new directions, perhaps even ones you've never considered.

We are all about celebrating success and as a result we are proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and a certified Family Inclusive workplace.

Sound like the kind of place you'd feel at home? We'd love to hear from you.

(One last thing, ING operates a direct talent sourcing model. So no agency introductions, please.)

**Need more?**

**Applications close Monday 1 July