Sr. Business Analyst – Finance and Accounting
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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Sr. Business Analyst – Finance and Accounting and offers a unique opportunity to lead critical initiatives in the development of in-house financial applications. You will be instrumental in analyzing existing processes, defining future workflows, and ensuring seamless integration of financial controls within new systems, all while collaborating closely with technology partners to translate complex business requirements into actionable solutions.
Responsibilities
- Serve as both Business Analyst and Product Owner for the new financial application, overseeing the full product lifecycle.
- Conduct comprehensive current state analysis by mapping workflows and identifying operational inefficiencies.
- Define and design future-state processes aligned with best practices and financial controls.
- Develop detailed, agile user stories that reflect business needs and technical specifications.
- Coordinate with technology teams to ensure application functionality supports accurate accounting, general ledger integrity, and reconciliation procedures.
- Foster strong communication between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure alignment and clarity.
- Work independently to prioritize tasks, think critically, and enhance the end-user experience.
Desired Skill-Set
- Extensive knowledge of finance and accounting principles, including debits, credits, reconciliations, and general ledger management.
- Proven experience as a Business Analyst and Product Owner within financial systems.
- Proficiency in agile methodologies, with strong ability to craft and manage user stories.
- Excellent communication skills to articulate complex business problems clearly and develop effective solutions.
- Ability to analyze processes critically and independently manage multiple priorities.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience with application development related to financial services.
- Familiarity with legacy vendor systems and migration to in-house platforms.
- Knowledge of reconciliation and financial control procedures.
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment, balancing onsite and remote work effectively.
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