Business Analyst

About the Company

Catalis provides government software-as-a-service and integrated payment solutions that support municipal, county, state, and federal operations. Its technology is built to simplify public-sector processes, improve efficiency, and make government services easier to access.

The company is growing quickly and works closely with municipal governments to connect and organize information so leaders can make better data-driven decisions. It is a small but expanding Alberta-based team with a focus on serving rural and small urban markets across Canada.

What We Offer

Catalis offers competitive pay, fully paid vacation, and a comprehensive health and dental plan. Employees also receive free access to unlimited Udemy courses to support ongoing learning and career growth.

The role is based in the Old Strathcona office in Edmonton, Alberta. The workspace includes stand-up desks, a foosball area, an employee enrichment committee, fitness challenges, lounge spaces, an office dog, and a collaborative workplace atmosphere.

Role Overview

The Business Analyst for ERP Financial Systems is responsible for helping implement and improve financial ERP solutions. This position works closely with finance leaders and operational stakeholders to understand requirements, map financial processes, and support ERP configuration and delivery.

The role covers the full implementation lifecycle and supports areas such as general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, procurement, and financial reporting. It is an on-site position in Edmonton, Monday to Friday, with about 20% travel for client-facing work and implementation support.

Key Responsibilities

• Run discovery sessions to understand existing and future-state finance processes.
• Write detailed business requirements, use cases, and user stories for ERP finance modules.
• Review and analyze core finance functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting and forecasting, and procurement-to-pay.
• Spot process gaps, control issues, and dependencies on older systems.
• Make sure requirements align with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Work with implementation teams to configure finance-related ERP modules.
• Assist with setup of chart of accounts, fiscal calendars, accounting structures, posting rules, approval workflows, and financial controls.
• Check that subledgers and the general ledger integrate correctly.
• Take part in system validation, integration testing, and user acceptance testing.
• Support data migration by mapping legacy financial information such as GL balances, vendors, customers, and open transactions.
• Validate and reconcile data to confirm financial accuracy.
• Review trial balances, opening balances, transaction integrity, and subledger-to-GL reconciliation.
• Help ensure the system is audit-ready and compliant with financial reporting requirements.
• Lead workshops, design sessions, and product demonstrations.
• Act as the main link between finance stakeholders and technical teams.
• Contribute to project planning, timelines, and risk and issue tracking.
• Support go-live preparation, including cutover planning, financial close readiness, and guided go-live activities.
• Create and maintain BRDs, process flows, configuration workbooks, test scripts, validation scenarios, and end-user training materials.
• Assist in training finance users and super-users.

Requirements

• Knowledge of business systems, accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or related practical experience is an advantage.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a business analyst, finance, or ERP environment; internships and co-op experience are acceptable.
• Previous exposure to ERP platforms or financial applications is preferred.
• Strong Excel ability is required; SQL or other data tools are considered a plus.
• Solid analytical thinking with interest in financial workflows and systems.
• Strong attention to detail, especially when working with data.
• Basic understanding of accounting processes and openness to learning system configuration.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Curious, solutions-oriented mindset with a willingness to improve processes.
• Ability to stay organized and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Catalis is committed to building a diverse workforce and values the perspectives people bring from different backgrounds and experiences. The company provides equal employment consideration to all qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status under applicable law.