Business Systems Analyst Job at Zocalo Recruiting in Phoenix

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Business Systems Analyst (BSA) with expertise in FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) and SQL to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will act as a critical liaison between business stakeholders and IT, ensuring that systems align with business processes and financial strategies. You will gather and analyze business requirements, focusing on financial systems, and play a key role in optimizing system functionality through data analysis and reporting. Key Responsibilities: • Requirements Gathering : Collaborate with finance and other business stakeholders to gather and document detailed business and system requirements, ensuring alignment with business and financial goals. • Financial Systems Support : Work closely with the FP&A team to analyze financial data and improve financial reporting processes using system-based solutions. • Business Process Analysis : Analyze and map current business and financial processes, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending system-based solutions to optimize operations. • SQL Data Analysis : Use SQL to query and analyze data, create reports, and provide insights to support business decision-making, particularly in the areas of financial analysis and forecasting. • System Design & Implementation : Collaborate with IT and development teams to design, configure, and implement financial systems or system enhancements that meet business requirements. • Technical Specifications : Translate business needs into detailed functional and technical specifications for system changes and enhancements, with a focus on financial systems and reporting. • Testing & Validation : Develop and execute test plans to validate that financial systems meet business and functional requirements. Support user acceptance testing (UAT) for finance-related projects. • System Support : Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for financial system-related issues. Act as a liaison between finance teams, IT, and technical teams to resolve issues promptly. • Stakeholder Communication : Facilitate clear communication between business stakeholders, particularly finance, and technical teams to ensure project scope and financial system objectives are understood. • Documentation : Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including financial process flows, technical requirements, and system specifications. Key Qualifications: • Education : Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. • Experience : • 3-5 years of experience in business systems analysis with a focus on financial systems and FP&A processes. • Proven experience working with finance teams, particularly in FP&A. • Strong experience in SQL for querying and data analysis. • Familiarity with project management methodologies and software development life cycles (SDLC). • Technical Skills : • SQL expertise is required for querying, analyzing, and reporting financial data. • Knowledge of financial systems (ERP, budgeting, forecasting tools) and how they support FP&A processes. • Strong business process modeling skills and experience using tools like Visio, Lucidchart. • FP&A Expertise : Strong understanding of FP&A processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Ability to work closely with finance teams to improve financial planning and reporting systems. • Analytical Skills : Strong problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to translate financial and business problems into system solutions. • Communication : Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information for non-technical stakeholders, particularly in finance. • Project Management : Experience with Agile or Waterfall project management methodologies is a plus. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics. • Experience in financial data modeling and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). • Python skills are a plus for automating processes, data analysis, or enhancing financial reporting systems. • Previous experience in industries such as healthcare, retail, or finance is an advantage.