Blaise Beguel
Towson,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented Financial Systems Analyst with 4 years of experience optimizing ERP systems and streamlining financial operations. Proven track record in leading system implementations, conducting rigorous UAT, and bridging the gap between Finance and Technology teams. Expert in client invoicing, revenue accounting and cash management with a focus on automation and continuous process improvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Financial Systems Analyst
Home Depot
Baltimore, MD
07.2024 - Current
- Lead the testing and implementation of automated financial updates within the [Oracle/SAP/Specific ERP] system, specifically targeting improvements in client invoicing and revenue recognition.
- Collaborate with Technology teams to translate complex financial business needs into detailed user stories and clear business requirements documentation.
- Manage system administration for third-party billing applications, reducing manual processing errors through automated workflows.
- Direct the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phase for minor system enhancements, ensuring all updates comply with internal protocols and accounting regulations.
- Develop comprehensive training manuals and procedure documents; conducted training sessions for staff members on new system functionalities.
Junior Financial Systems Analyst
Home Depot
Baltimore, MD
05.2021 - 06.2026
- Supported a large-scale ERP migration, ensuring seamless data integration for the Cash Management and Accounts Receivable modules.
- Identified process bottlenecks in the billing cycle and recommended strategic enhancements that improved system efficiency
- Acted as a functional expert for end-users, resolving system inquiries and troubleshooting data discrepancies between finance and tech platforms.
- Maintained regular communication with third-party vendors to support stakeholder needs for external financial applications.
Junior IT Business Analyst
Iron Mountain
Jessup, Maryland
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Analyzed business requirements to improve IT processes and workflows.
- Created detailed documentation for system specifications and user guides.
- Supported user acceptance testing to ensure system functionality met requirements.
- Assessed current business and technological resources to improve project plans.
- Assisted Quality Assurance team in developing test plans and test cases before releasing a product into production environment.
- Evaluated system performance and provided recommendations for enhancements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather and document user needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Formation Systems
University of Sudbury
Ontario, CA10-2012
Associate of Science - Accounting And Finance
University of Douala
Douala, Cameroon10-2010
Skills
- Oracle Financials
- SAP S/4HANA
- Workday Finance
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft Excel
- Pivot Table
- Vlookup
- JIRA
- SQL
- Tableau
- SDLC
- Agile/Scrum
- Process Mapping (Visio)
- SQL proficiency
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Oracle Netsuite Finance Associate
Timeline
Financial Systems Analyst
Home Depot
07.2024 - Current
Junior Financial Systems Analyst
Home Depot
05.2021 - 06.2026
Junior IT Business Analyst
Iron Mountain
11.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Management Formation Systems
University of Sudbury
Associate of Science - Accounting And Finance
University of Douala