Business Systems Analyst

Compensation: $50 - $55/hr

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid / On-site)

Type: 6+ Month Contract (Potential for Extension/Conversion)

Employment: W2 Only (No C2C or Subcontracting)

Role Summary

StaffRight Associates is looking for a dynamic Business Systems Analyst to join our client s enterprise team in Chicago. In this role, you will act as the vital link between technical teams and high-level business units, including Finance, HR, Risk, and Audit. You will be responsible for enhancing a diverse portfolio of applications, ranging from Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) platforms to bespoke internal systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-to-mid-career professional to take ownership of complex functional solutions in a large-scale enterprise environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Strategic Liaison: Partner with FP&A, Accounting, and HR to map out current workflows and design future-state processes.

• Requirement Translation: Convert complex business needs into actionable functional requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

• Application Lifecycle: Lead the optimization and maintenance of financial planning platforms and custom-built software.

• Agile Management: Drive efficiency using Azure DevOps (ADO) by managing backlogs, participating in daily standups, and coordinating sprint planning.

• Quality Assurance: Design and execute functional test plans, manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and troubleshoot defects alongside developers.

• Change Management: Create user training materials and documentation to ensure smooth adoption of system updates and new features.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years in a Business Analyst or Systems Analyst capacity, ideally supporting Finance or FP&A systems.

• Technical Skills: Functional experience with SQL for data querying and troubleshooting.

• Platforms: Proficiency with Azure DevOps (ADO) and exposure to enterprise tools like SAP BPC, Anaplan, or similar financial planning software.

• Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of financial concepts such as forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.

• Agile Fluency: Proven ability to write structured user stories and navigate an Agile delivery environment.

• Education/Industry: Experience within large-scale, operationally intensive industries.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with custom-built internal applications.

• Familiarity with data mapping, ETL processes, or API integrations.

• Exposure to Figma for functional mockups or process mapping.

• ITIL certification or knowledge of IT service management.