Junior Functional Analyst

Junior Functional Analyst (Finance / SAP) – 1-Year Contract

Location: Central (Singapore)

Employment Type: 1-Year Contract

About the Role

We are looking for a junior Functional Analyst to support our finance-related projects and systems, with a focus on process improvement, requirements gathering, and testing. This role is ideal for someone early in their career with a strong analytical mindset and an interest in accounting and/or SAP. You will work closely with business stakeholders, project managers, and technical teams to ensure solutions are well-designed, thoroughly tested, and aligned with business needs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Functional Analysis

• Work with business users to understand current business processes and gather requirements.
• Translate business needs into clear functional specifications, user stories, and process flows.
• Act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams during solution design.
• Perform gap analysis and propose enhancements or solutions to address business challenges.
• Create and maintain functional documentation, including requirements, process maps, and user guides.

2. Testing & Quality Assurance

• Develop and execute test plans, test scenarios, and test cases based on business and functional requirements.
• Perform various types of testing such as system, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Manage the defect lifecycle: log defects, track progress, work with technical teams on fixes, and retest as needed.
• Ensure that delivered solutions meet business needs, quality standards, and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with business users to facilitate UAT sessions and support sign-off activities.

3. Project Delivery & Support

• Support system deployment activities and provide post-go-live support to users.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives) or relevant project meetings.
• Provide input to effort estimates and timelines for enhancement requests or project tasks.
• Work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams across different locations and time zones.

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with stakeholders.
• Good stakeholder management and facilitation skills, including running discussions and clarifying requirements.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and manage multiple tasks.

Educational / domain background:

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Financial or SAP experience/background is preferred.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience in a similar functional/business analyst role.
• Familiarity with SDLC and project methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall.
• Experience with tools such as JIRA, HP ALM, TestRail, or equivalent test/issue management tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially:
• Excel: formulas, pivot tables, data analysis.
• PowerPoint: creating clear, executive-level presentations.

How to Apply: Interested applicants, please click on the "Apply Now" to submit your updated resume.  

Please note: Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality and used solely for recruitment purposes.

Ahmad Ilyas bin Azhari

Consultant – IT & Digital

EA Personnel No: R

Peoplebank Singapore Pte Ltd | EA Licence No: 08C5248