Systems Application Specialist II, IT Finance Applications

Provides input into ITS strategy and Finance systems strategy

• Collaborates with the IT manager and ensures input into the one-year operating plan and projects priority plan in line with ITS strategy and relevant business requirements
• Provides input into systems related Risk Management Strategies and risk mitigation

Delivers quality systems solutions and ensures optimal performance of system applications

• Provide input and guidance to the IT manager and the application teams to ensure identification and delivery of system solutions
• Drives the creation of system application roadmaps
• Manages the process to determine system application impact assessments and architectural solutions

Keeps up to date with best practice and the latest developments

• Proactively update ITS and the business where relevant
• Absorbs and conveys detailed technical information
• Proactively identify and recommend opportunities for delivering new and improving existing solutions to meet the business requirements

Ensures that solutions adhere to retailer's architectural, technical standards and principles

• Provides application teams with architectural and technical thought leadership