The Financial Business Analyst is focused on the multi-year implementation of the new budgeting and forecasting application across the organization. The Financial Business Analyst is responsible for documenting business requirements for the development and implementation of the new application.
Key Skills:
-Advanced Excel Knowledge -Finance background
-Gathering Business requirements -Detail oriented
-Great communication skills -Jira
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, graduate degrees/certifications a plus - MBA/CPA/PMP
4-6+ years of Accounting/Finance experience preferred, 2+ years project experience a plus
Ability to work independently and possess strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work and model a high sense of ownership, collaboration, and execution excellence
Detail oriented and highly organized
Ability to develop strong working relationships, influence stakeholders, and partner with others to determine acceptable solutions
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deliverables in a tight deadline driven environment and the ability to adjust to changing priorities
Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs
Superior communication skills, both oral and written
Responsibilities:
Manage, coordinate, and drive the gathering of business requirements for the implementation
Work with Finance teams to thoroughly assess and analyze business functions and processes to define and articulate the business requirements and needs
Establish meeting cadences, structure, and timelines
Effectively communicate plans and timelines to various levels of the organization
Monitor deliverables and ensure timely completion as part of the overall project plan
Generate requirements and mock-ups documentation
Ensure solutions meet business needs and requirements
Utilize the understanding of both business processes and technology to work with IT and external consultants to implement the requirements in the application
Validate budget and forecast models once completed
Review and approve documentation produced by technical writer