Business Analyst Resume

SUMMARY

An accomplished MS Dynamics - AX2012 Finance Functional Consultant/Business Analyst.
An experienced Accounting-Finance professional and a solution provider with over 10 years of demonstrated success in the areas of Business Analysis, Business processes, Finance, Accounting, and ERP implementation with extensive knowledge of client relationship management.
A solid technical training, management development, and client facing customer service capabilities.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Business Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Participated on a team of IT and Business subject matter experts to perform needs analysis, requirements gathering for new ERP implementation Ax2012-R2-R3
Conducted FIT/GAP analysis, advised and assisted during implementation for appropriate AX implementation.
Participated and led Requirement management sessions with Business, SMEs and Users in order to build the consensus on FRD
Supported Dynamics AX2012 ERP being functional finance consultant/analyst and fully involved for the configuration of GL- AP- AR-FA, Intercompany, Consolidation, Budgeting and Multi currency
Provided assistance with product configuration, customization, testing, training,
Assisted in implementation of project management methodology Sure Step.
Demonstrated existing processes and customized needs of AX financial users.
Assisted the Project Manager with development of implementation project management plans.
Presented demonstrations to AX2012 financial users showing standard feature and tools
Advised end users on Dynamics AX2012 functionality and helped minimize gaps between standard AX customer's business processes with configuration.

Finance Business Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Responsible for implementation of reporting functions for different accounting software
Managed complete reporting requirements of 50+ accounts using Accounting software & ERP
Analyzed and documented on GAPS between, AS-IS (current state) and to TO-BE (future state) processes and solutions. Created business cases, data and workflow models
Organized, facilitated/lead and participated in business workshops, JAD sessions.
Coordinated with Solution Architects, the Architecture organization and Business Unit stakeholders to define and manage requirements.
Improved internal control environment and reporting efficiency by fully automating all accounting control functions.
Supervised a team of 10 employees
Managed ERP implementation for several clients.
Trained clients’ accounting teams and setup new accounting system for several clients
Month & Year End reporting with commentary& Monthly MD&A report and updates
Developed Financial statements and management reports to meet clients’ needs

Analyst IT/Finance

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Facilitated communication between organizations in aligning the needs of the business with capabilities delivered by IT.
Responsible for preparation of financial statements, management reporting and project management activities.
Responsible for CTS cost center Scorecards.
Supervised a team of 8 employees.
Responsible for maintaining Headcount information for FTE and contractors
Month and year end accruals, prepayment entries and schedules
Cost center variance analysis identifying risk and opportunities
Monthly Scorecards with commentary
Month end salary allocation
Budget and LE preparation and supported cost center owners.

Accounting Manager

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Compiled and presented detailed monthly, quarterly reports for Senior Management perusal and act as the focal point in preparing year-end
Key member of the leadership team, administering all accounting functions for this Franchise operation with $7 million annual revenue.
Manage a 20-person team, encouraging personal and professional development of the culturally diverse department.
Devised and deployed multiple cost-savings initiatives resulting in a 20% reduction in company expenditures.
Created and implemented accounting policies and practices supporting the new automated system.

Finance Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Directed and coordinated company financial planning and budget management functions.
Monitored and analyzed monthly operating results against budgets
Oversee daily operations of finance department and other divisions.
Managed the preparation of the annual report of actual revenues, transfers and expenses.
Established short and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures.