Business Systems Analyst - Finance

Our consultancy is looking for highly motivated and talented Business Systems Analysts with a finance/accounting background. We are looking for peak performers who have a passion for business, a joy in solving problems and a work ethic that doesn't rest until the job is done.
Ideal candidates would possess 5-10 years of business analysis experience in a finance/accounting environment, with insurance industry experience a plus.  Candidates should have a strong familiarity with Process Flow Diagramming as well as Six Sigma and process standardization/improvement experience.  Candidates should also have solid organizational and requirements elicitation skills.  We are looking for candidates with a strong finance knowledge and a working knowledge of GAAP standards.  Ideal candidates will have exceptional interpersonal, verbal communication and presentation/storytelling skills to be able to help facilitate elicitation and read-out sessions with the project leadership team.  Additionally, candidates should have excellent relationship-building skills to build trust and facilitate shared understanding and buy-in with business process owners.  A client service focus, as well as the ability to identify opportunities for improvement, develop recommendations and implement complex solutions in a fast-paced environment are key.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interviewing stakeholders from different profit centers to identify current state finance workflows.
• Review workflows including invoicing, cash application, AR processing, AP procurement and management, monthly close and reporting, treasury management, etc.
• Requirements gathering.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Business Systems Analysis experience in finance/accounting.
• Strong finance knowledge and a working knowledge of GAAP standards.
• Business Systems Analysis experience working in the insurance industry a plus.
• BSA experience, including requirements gathering and documentation.
• Process flow diagramming experience.
• Six Sigma and process standardization/improvement experience a plus.
• Strong facilitation skills, and solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong Excel skills, including familiarity working with a large dataset and getting useful insights out of it.
• Strong relationship building between internal customers, vendors and employees.
• Client-facing experience.

COMPENSATION

This position is a contract to hire position.  This position is 100% remote.