FINANCE SYSTEMS ANALYST SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: Mar 21, 2025 - The Finance Systems Analyst brings experience in FP&A systems support, finance reporting system maintenance, and workflow tool implementation. Skilled in data modeling, visualization using Power BI, and process documentation for both technical and business teams. Demonstrates strong communication, multitasking, and adaptability in agile environments focused on continuous improvement.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Finance Systems Analyst Resume
- System Administration
- Process Documentation
- ERP Support
- Workflow Maintenance
- Management Reporting
- System Design
- Testing & Conversion
- Software Integration
- Documentation
- Forecasting
- User Support
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Vendor Liaison
- Negotiation
- Networking
- Training
- Strategic Communication
- Problem Solving
- Vendor Management
Summary of Finance Systems Analyst Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Finance with 6 years of Experience
- Experience within an FP&A Finance Systems Analyst/Assistant role.
- Proven work history with finance reporting systems administration and maintenance.
- Strong understanding and experience in implementing new workflow tools and running systems tests.
- Ability to interact with the business as well as technical teams.
- Document process models, designs, and solutions with ability to explain, represent, and discuss with the teams.
- Knowledge of data design, data modelling, data management, and data visualization (preferably Power BI).
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to learn and respond quickly to the fast-changing business environment.
- Ability to multitask and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Analytical mindset with a problem-solving approach.
- Ability to work in an agile environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
2. BA in Accounting with 5 years of Experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of Accounting and Finance
- Experience working with financial planning tools, including SAP, EDW, and Anaplan.
- Familiar with IT processes design & implementation.
- Strong customer service orientation and experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment, flexible in a fast-changing environment, and self-motivated
- Ability to deliver multiple projects on time and on budget and adhere to IT PMO processes and methodology
- Strong analytical skills must include the ability to quickly identify problems, gather relevant information, determine the root causes, and make recommendations regarding solutions
- Excellent communication skills in technical/business language, strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Experience using EDG, IDE, or OQL is beneficial, and knowledge of T-SQL
- Strong SQL skills
- Advanced knowledge of the front-end functionality and logic of the Elite 3E financial management system.
- Advanced knowledge of the Elite 3E database tables and structure
- Knowledge of IntApp Time, IntApp Open and Chrome River
- Experience with SSRS and Power BI
3. BA in Information Systems with 7 years of Experience
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong ability to work in a busy and fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver on competing deadlines.
- Strong ability to build robust working relationships with different areas of the business across all levels of the company.
- Strong proficiency with a Finance ERP and expense management system.
- Previous experience as a finance systems analyst or application support analyst
- Functional understanding and experience with a reconciliation tool.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good conceptual understanding of finance processes.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and interpretation of data.
- Working knowledge in using Google suite tools such as Google Docs, Mail & Calendar
- Understanding of media business processes and structure
- Microsoft D365, Concur and Blackline experience