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From the millions of Australians we protect, to those that make it happen every day at TAL, people really are what we’re all about. We want to grow with you. Achieve with you. And support you to do your best work. That's why we're focused on developing leadership, promoting diversity, rewarding excellence and retaining great talent.

We're always looking for people who want to go further with us. People who do what’s right, aim high, and work smart.  Why not see where we can go?

As the Technical - Functional Peoplesoft Analyst in the Financial Systems Team your role will be to work with Finance, Project Managers, Business Analysts, the user community and other team members to support projects that are aligned with TAL strategy.

This role is a 50/50 Technical/Functional split.

Support includes:

• Project (continuous improvement and system maintenance) - planning, analysing, preparing collateral and managing the implementation of changes to financial systems in line with project objectives.
• BAU - manage the finance systems issues/ requests process.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead design discussions in relation to the financial systems
• Understand business needs through consultation and collaboration
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple divisions 
• Work closely with TAL’s IT outsource company
• Conversion of the business requirements to financial system specific specification requirements
• Perform all tasks in the implementation cycle, including: business process definition, configuration and unit testing, support of user acceptance testing and post-live support, whilst using the current change methodology (including appropriate segregation of duties in the life cycle process)
• Ensure appropriate change control is adopted for any business and financial system changes
• Maintain/ create finance systems operating procedures, protocols and process documentation

Software upgrade and patching:

• Identify potential improvements for TAL to accept with vendor initiated upgrade/patching.
• Actively involved in finance systems software upgrade/patching projects.
• Proactively identify continuous improvement opportunities for finance systems.

BAU

• Supporting the Finance Systems customer service desk.
• Triaging, prioritising, and assigning resource to address Finance Systems issues/ requests tickets.
• Actioning and closing out the tickets.
• Liaise with other system owners and TAL IT to resolve software integration issues.
• Ensure that any changes to finance systems maintain the controls to ensure the integrity of financial systems and related systems

Technical Skills and Experience:

• Ability to correctly translate user requirements into technical collateral
• Analytical focus with high attention to detail to ensure user requirements are fully addressed
• Demonstrable ability to provide project stakeholders with a positive experience and deliver quality outcomes
• Strong working knowledge of core finance modules: General ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Billing, Reporting and Asset Management
• SQL skills
• Debugging skills 
• Robust understanding as to how the finance systems interface with other systems.

Finance Systems Skills and Experience:

• PeopleSoft V9 or higher / Oracle Cloud ERP / Hyperion / Oracle Cloud EPM
• PeopleTools knowledge of Application Designer, PeopleSoft Code, Application Engine and SQR programming
• EPM knowledge of Financial Reporting Studio, SmartView, Calculcation Rules
• Concur
• Reconciliation tools ie:  Accurate-NXG

Other Skills and Experience:

• Sound understanding of accounting/finance principles and practices.  Ideally will hold an Accounting degree or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of life insurance products

At TAL we value diversity in all its forms and are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture for all our people. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from all backgrounds, including those with caring responsibilities, people living with disability, and individuals from the CALD and LGBTQI+ communities to apply. Even if you don’t check every box in the criteria above, we encourage you to apply today or get in touch with us here.   

To provide you with the best experience, we can accommodate you at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team at any time.  

TAL is recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice.  We are proud to be a member of Diversity Council Australia and the Australian Network on Disability. For information on our reconciliation journey, take a look at our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.  

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.  
We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.

Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.

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