Senior Business Analyst

Finance Vernon, BC


Description

Reporting to the Manager, Finance - Business Transformation, the Senior Business Analyst is focused on the definition and delivery of business and technology based solutions. This position requires a combination of strong business, in-depth problem solving, broad solution delivery and excellent communication skills. The Senior Business Analyst works closely with Lead Sr. Business Analyst, project sponsors, business users, project managers and IS to identify and capture the business need, define requirements, plan the transition to a future state, and oversees the activities required to ensure that the solution meets the business need. The position is either based in Vernon, BC or can be remote for the right candidate within Canada.
 
Responsibilities
Solution Definition
  • Participate in and may lead the request for proposal and vendor evaluation process.
  • Conducts system analysis and design.
  • Performs research and analysis for potential solutions to complex business problems.
Solution Implementation
  • Leads and performs business requirements gathering, analysis and verification.
  • Facilitates diverse stakeholder group workshops and interviews in the gathering of complex business and system requirements.
  • Provides leadership and direction regarding analytical methods, processes and tools.
  • Defines, leads and executes on test strategies, test plans and test cases.
  • Leads the acceptance and deployment of business and system solutions.
Business Process Improvement
  • Leads the design or restructuring of business processes.
  • Takes a leadership role in understanding the impact of change.
  • Guides and supports Senior leaders and Sponsors in change practices.
  • Assists in planning and executing the transition from current state to a future state.
  • Participates in the creation of change management deliverables such as communication plans, sponsor roadmap, training plans and resistance management plans.
 Work Experience
  •  Minimum 5 years’ experience conducting business analysis for medium to large enterprises with complex technology environments.
  • Significant experience leading analysts and/or small teams performing analysis related duties
 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to advocate, propose, negotiate, document and present approaches and solutions.
  • Mastered communication skills at all levels of the organization; business user, tester/developer, project manager, senior management.
  • Knowledge of emerging industry practices.
  • Experience with a variety of techniques for gathering and documenting requirements such as, process maps, use cases, system flow diagrams, entity relationship diagrams.
  • Experience with some of the following business functions: Accounting, Sales, Marketing, CRM, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Product Life Cycle Management and Store Systems/Point of Sale.
Education
  •  Post-secondary degree in computer science or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Special Requirements 
  • Occasional travel.
  • Evening and occasional weekend work required.
  • Must have own transportation and a valid BC driver’s license.
What we offer
  • Competitive compensation package/The target compensation for this role is $95,190 - $110,686 per year based on experience. We offer a clear path for career advancement with wage increases along the way.
  • Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • A group RRSP/DPSP matching program
  • Discount on tires and mechanical services
  • Positive work culture, opportunities for growth and development, and work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional development, such as training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.
To be considered for this position at this time, candidates must be legally eligible to work for any Canadian employer.

Solving our customers’ automotive challenges and making a positive impact - It’s how we roll, and it’s been that way since Tom Foord opened the doors to Kal Tire in 1953 in beautiful Vernon, BC. Over the years, we’ve become a trusted partner for large and small industries and fleets across Canada. Our customers rely on our expertise, our make-it-happen approach to service, and our lineup of the most trusted tire brands in over 260 retail locations coast to coast. Kal Tire is also the largest truck re-treader in Canada, with 11 retread facilities across Canada and internationally, and has a state-of-the-art tire recycling facility in Chile, where 40% of the weight of scrap tires is recycled to return to mines as an alternative fuel. In addition, Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group is an international leader in mining tire service and supply, servicing more than 150 mine sites across five continents. Kal Tire offers a culture that fosters inclusion and respect. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the AODA and AMA. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment or employment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.