Job Listing Information
- 02-Apr-2026 to 16-Apr-2026 (UTC)
- Richmond, VA, USA
- Full Time
- Long Term Contract Length
- 40 Weekly Hours
Complete Description:
- Seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Business Analyst to support the design, development, and optimization of custom financial systems.
- The role bridges finance and technology, ensuring the business requirements are translated into system solutions.
Job Summary
- We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Business Analyst to support the design, development, and optimization of custom financial systems.
- This role bridges finance and technology, ensuring that business requirements are accurately translated into functional system solutions that enhance financial reporting, planning, and operations
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with finance stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements for custom financial systems.
- Translate business needs into functional specifications, user stories, and process flows.
- Collaborate with developers, system architects, and QA teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Analyze existing financial processes and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
- Support the implementation and configuration of financial modules (e.g., GL, AP/AR, budgeting, grants, forecasting).
- Perform data analysis, validation, and reconciliation to ensure system accuracy and integrity.
- Develop test plans, execute UAT (User Acceptance Testing), and document results.
- Create user documentation, training materials, and provide end-user support.
- Assist in system integrations with other enterprise platforms (ERP, CRM, data warehouses).
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, data security and audit requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 5–7 years of experience as a Business Analyst, in finance or financial systems.
- Strong understanding of financial processes (e.g., general ledger, financial reporting, budgeting).
- Experience working with custom-built or configurable financial systems.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, visio).
- Familiarity with SDLC and agile methodologies (Scrum, Sprint).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to translate complex financial rules based on the stories into the technical requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle financials, financial applications).
- Knowledge of financial data modeling and database structures.
- Certification such as CBAP, CFA, CPA, or PMI-PBA is a plus.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., GAAP, SOX compliance).
- Basic understanding like APIs, ETL tools and integration between finance modules
- Experience working in government or public-sector environments is a plus.
Key Competencies
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Technical aptitude and systems thinking i.e automation of tasks
- Stakeholder management and collaboration
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Cross-functional collaboration with finance, IT, and operations teams
Fill the skill matrix below:
|
Skill |
Required/Desired |
Amount |
Candidate's No. of years of experience |
|
Experience as a Business Analyst, in finance or financial systems with strong understanding of general ledger, financial reporting, budgeting, grants |
Required |
7 |
|
|
Experience working with custom-built or configurable financial systems. |
Required |
5 |
|
|
Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, visio) |
Required |
5 |
|
|
Familiarity with SDLC and agile methodologies (Scrum, Sprint). |
Required |
4 |
|
|
Experience in analyzing issues, problem-solving, and communication skills required. |
Required |
4 |
|
|
Ability to translate complex financial rules based on the stories into the technical requirements. |
Required |
4 |
|
|
Experience with ERP systems (e.g.,Oracle financials, financial applications). |
Desired |
3 |
|
|
Knowledge of financial data modeling and database structures. |
Desired |
3 |
|
|
Basic understanding like APIs, ETL tools and integration between finance modules |
Desired |
2 |
|
|
Experience working in government or public-sector environments |
Desired |
2 |
|