This role is hybrid onsite in Orange, CA (2-3 days a week)
KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a Financial Systems Business Analyst - ERP BRDs/FRDs for A&F Processes: GL-to-Close, Subledgers (AP/AR, Purchasing, Billing)
The Finance Systems Business Analyst is responsible for analyzing, documenting, and enhancing finance processes and requirements to support both application development projects and business process improvements.
This role serves as a liaison between Finance stakeholders, IT teams, and other departments, ensuring Finance needs are clearly defined, prioritized, and translated into actionable requirements.
Contribute to organizational efficiency, quality delivery, and the achievement of business objectives through strong analytical skills, effective communication, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Translate Finance requirements into functional specifications for ERP implementation; including integration with Salesforce and other third-party software systems.
Essential Functions:
- Gather and elicit requirements using interviews (one-on-one, small group, and large team), workflow analysis, and process engineering techniques.
- Analyze, document, and maintain Finance requirements for system projects and process improvements, using approved templates and tools.
- Write clear, concise, and testable requirements, user stories, and supporting documentation that accurately decompose high-level business needs into actionable deliverables.
- Conduct gap analysis, identify core competencies, and recommend business process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Collaborate with development teams, quality assurance, vendors, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements, support solution development, and ensure understanding across all parties.
- Participate in project planning, backlog grooming, sprint prioritization, daily scrum meetings, and other agile ceremonies as appropriate.
- Assist in the creation and execution of user acceptance tests and smoke testing scenarios to validate requirements and ensure quality objectives are met.
- Develop and deliver user training materials as required.
- Prioritize requirements, manage deliverable deadlines, and support project reporting activities.
- Represent the interests of business stakeholders, manage user expectations, and ensure satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
- Clear project roadblocks and facilitate open, effective communication among all involved groups.
- Contribute to the RFP process, including drafting documentation and analyzing proposals
- On-site or remote regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
- Perform other business tasks or functions as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent work experience required.
- Relevant Business Analysis certifications are a plus.
- 5-7+ years of recent experience in a Business Analyst role (supporting Finance Operations / working on the business side of an ERP) is preferred.
- Finance systems experience is required.
- Experience with MS Dynamics GP is a plus.
- Experience assisting in the selection &/or implementation of a new ERP is a big plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills - ability to document clear, unambiguous, realistic, and testable requirements.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities; able to conceptualize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information to determine business needs and solutions.
- Ability to offer process improvement suggestions is a big plus (for how A&F uses the ERP or how the ERP supports A&F)
- Ability to facilitate meetings, elicit requirements, and build trust and consensus among diverse stakeholders with varying priorities.
- Experience gathering functional requirements (for A&F business functions / needs specific to ERP configuration / customization) - including process flows, FRDs / BRDs, as-is & to-be documentation.
- Experience with requirements management and project tracking tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Team Foundation Server, JAMA, Rally, or similar).
- Effective at communicating technical issues to business partners and business issues to technologists.
- Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
- Strong planning skills with high attention to detail; capable of managing multiple priorities and deliverables simultaneously.
- Working knowledge of financial and accounting processes; from the trial balance through month-end close to financial reporting and analysis.
- Thorough understanding of the inputs and outputs of a financial system's general and subsidiary ledgers, including: purchasing, billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash management.
- Customer-focused attitude, proactive work ethic, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing environments and requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint).
- Knowledge of and adherence to PHI and HIPAA guidelines (as applicable).
- Hybrid work environment; working 2-3 days in the Orange office. Maintain regular attendance and punctuality, whether on-site or remote.
- Adhere to all PHI (Protected Health Information) and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) guidelines.
Physical Requirements:
Requires close vision and must have good hand-to-eye coordination. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and occasionally stand and walk. Must be able to see, hear, and speak clearly. Must be able to use a computer keyboard efficiently. Must be able to communicate effectively in English. May be required to lift up to 40 pounds. The working environment is stable, and the noise level is moderate.
Compensation depends on experience but is typically $104-146K.
ABOUT KORE1
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.
Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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