Business Analyst

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Make an impact with our Technology – Solution Delivery team as a Business Analyst. This diverse team of tech-savvy builders and problem solvers embraces digital transformation, and the possibilities technology brings to the future of our industry. We’re looking for team members who have a strong sense of ownership and drive, and who thrive on delivering high-quality solutions that are redefining the way MNP does business.

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, document and validate business requirements using a variety of tools including research, interviews, document analysis, and process analysis
• Develop user stories and features from analysis models
• Create viable specifications and acceptance criteria by ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and relevance of requirements
• Liaise between multiple business and technology teams to analyze and assess system functionality and capabilities
• Work with operations SMEs & stakeholders to fully understand system functionality and develop in-depth working knowledge of Firm programs and systems
• Identify opportunities to improve technology systems that positively impact the business and participate in developing innovative approaches and solutions to resolve issues
• Guide the development teams on multiple projects with required system documentation, Test Data, Demo Videos, UAT, and timely delivery
• Collaborate with product owners, program/project managers, SMEs, and technical leads to create solutions that deliver value to stakeholders
• Facilitate stakeholder consensus on design and implementation decisions
• Act as a project manager on smaller projects from time to time by developing project plans, timelines, and milestones
• Track project status, risks, blockers, and update stakeholders proactively
• Coordinate resources by managing project performance and ensuring timely execution of deliverables 
• Draft clear, succinct, and well-organized reports and correspondence relevant to the reader, and develop a thorough understanding of MNP’s services, businesses, and industry

Skills and Experience

• 3 to 5 years of related work experience 
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate requirements gathering workshops and collaboration with business stakeholders, both in person and remote
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels
• Excellent requirements gathering skills, ability to capture business processes using both existing process documentation and process walkthroughs with the staff performing the process
• Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Visio, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Project
• Demonstrated knowledge of Waterfall and Agile methodologies 
• Experience working in an Agile development environment
• Experience working with the following is considered an asset:
  • Application development teams on custom built applications
  • Wireframing or UI prototyping tools
  • Previous system integration projects
  • Azure DevOps

MyRewards@MNP

With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsored social events and more!

Diversity@MNP

We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!

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