Role: Business Analyst with Finance Exp (Hybrid) - Location: Richmond, VA (In-Person Interview) - 100% Only Locals (VA) with Valid DL Copy

Role: Business Analyst with Finance Experience (Hybrid)

Job Type: Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Business Analyst to support the design, development, and optimization of 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 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 User Acceptance Testing (UAT), 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 (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 into technical requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle Financials or similar applications).
• Knowledge of financial data modeling and database structures.
• Relevant certifications such as CBAP, CFA, CPA, or PMI-PBA.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., GAAP, SOX compliance).
• Basic understanding of APIs, ETL tools, and integration between financial modules.
• Experience working in government or public-sector environments is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strong business and financial acumen
• Technical aptitude and systems thinking (including automation)
• 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

Required Skills Matrix