Business Analyst (SAAS)

Job Title: SaaS - Business Analyst

Experience: 10+

Location: Roseland, NJ

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis of SaaS applications, including cost/benefit analysis, ROI, usage trends, and optimization opportunities.
• Maintain a comprehensive inventory of SaaS applications, ensuring alignment with organizational needs and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, IT, and Business Units to assess application value, consolidation opportunities, and budget impacts.
• Develop and deliver presentations and recommendations to the executive committee, highlighting key findings, risks, and opportunities.
• Monitor SaaS market trends, benchmarks, and emerging vendors to inform strategic planning.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, data security, and licensing agreements.
• Ensure applications have MFA or SSO, onboard to Sailpoint , admin vaulting in CyberArk , blocking on GlobalProtect, assess risk score

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, SaaS management, or IT procurement/vendor management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced proficiency in Excel/financial modeling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership.
• Knowledge of SaaS contract structures, pricing models, and vendor ecosystems.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work across multiple teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SaaS Management Platforms (e.g., Zylo, BetterCloud, Vendr, or similar).
• Familiarity with IT asset management and procurement processes.
• Strong negotiation skills with proven vendor management experience.