Curfew Owino - Senior Business Analyst/Advisor - Think Business | Himalayas
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Curfew Owino

@curfewowino

Senior Business Analyst with expertise in ERP and P2P processes.

Zimbabwe
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

I am a seasoned Senior Business Analyst and Procure to Pay Subject Matter Expert with a proven track record of leading significant ERP implementations and interfacing projects. My analytical and problem-solving skills have been instrumental in facilitating stakeholder engagement and translating complex customer requirements into actionable functional specifications. I thrive in dynamic environments, managing multi-state, multi-line accounts while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led business analysis roles across various organizations, including Guggenheim Partners and Hewlett Packard Enterprises. My expertise in SAP Concur and other financial systems has allowed me to identify gaps in business processes and propose strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency. I am passionate about developing key performance indicators and service standards that drive organizational success.

With a strong foundation in project management and a commitment to delivering results, I am eager to contribute my skills to a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and collaboration. I am dedicated to continuous improvement and am always looking for opportunities to grow and expand my professional capabilities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

TB
Current

Senior Business Analyst/Advisor

Think Business

Jun 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Facilitated stakeholder engagement to elicit requirements and approval for SAP Concur design and workflows. Identified and carved out gaps in business processes that would inhibit a streamlined, industry-standard automated end-to-end SAP Concur T&E platform.

GP

Senior Associate Business Analyst

Guggenheim Partners

Dec 2018 - May 2023 (4 years 5 months)

Led business analysis for several application development implementations, managing multiple concurrent complex, global, multi-phased teams. Identified solutions and worked with stakeholders to propose and execute strategic initiatives that achieved process efficiency.

HE

Concur Expense Project Manager

Hewlett Packard Enterprises

May 2018 - Oct 2018 (5 months)

Responsible for the HPE implementation of Concur Expense, managing multiple concurrent complex, global, multi-phased implementations. Worked with the HPE Finance team to gather business requirements for the design and configuration of a massively complex Finance Concur T&E Global initiative.

MI

Accounts Payable Manager

Mizkan America Inc

Sep 2017 - Mar 2018 (6 months)

Managed all activities in the accounts payable function for two companies operating on two ERP platforms with eight AP team members. Reviewed applicable accounting reports and accounts payable register to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal controls.

HE

Consultant: Sr P2P Business Analyst

Hewlett Packard Enterprises

Oct 2016 - Nov 2017 (1 year 1 month)

Performed requirements analysis, design solutions, and functional testing for various projects. Key competencies included Coupa, SAP MM, ERP, Concur, and Netsuite.

MC

Consultant: Sr P2P Business Analyst

MedAssets (Ganix Health Contractor)

Mar 2011 - Sep 2016 (5 years 6 months)

Conducted requirements analysis, designed solutions, and performed functional testing for several projects. Focused on trend analysis and provider contract analysis with an emphasis on cost and defining preferred vendors.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Texas A&M Commerce University logoTU

Texas A&M Commerce University

Unknown, Business Administration - Accounting & Finance

Studied Business Administration with a focus on Accounting & Finance. Gained expertise in various business and financial concepts.

Collin County Community College logoCC

Collin County Community College

Unknown, Business Administration - Accounting & Finance

Undertook studies in Business Administration, focusing on Accounting & Finance. Developed foundational knowledge in business principles.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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