Business Analyst (Workday Banking & Settlements) | Remote

Overview

Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 month(s)

Skills

Budget
Software Development
Software Development Methodology
Leadership
Collaboration
Evaluation
System Requirements
Communication Planning
Scripting
Test Scripts
Target Audience
Training
Research
Management
Testing
Quality Assurance
Data Extraction
Change Management
Banking
Accounting
Information Systems
Public Sector
Functional Requirements
Business Process
Software Design
Functional Design
Prototyping
Financial Accounting
Reporting
Financial Software
Workday
Analytical Skill

Job Details

We have urgent role of SAO Business Analyst | Remote. Please revert if you are interested to apply.

Job: SAO Business Analyst

Location: Atlanta, GA Local candidates strongly preferred. Out of state candidates that would work 100% remote is acceptable.

Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Leveraging relevant knowledge of Workday Financials, reporting and budgeting processes as well as related accounting considerations including Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), the qualified candidate will provide high quality support and leadership for the optimal design and configuration of the system to assure maximum benefit to our customers. This candidate will also be required to work in partnership and independently with the relevant Business Owner organizations and other functional SMEs (as required) to identify and refine business requirements and create the functional design and architecture necessary to support the requirements. It is also expected that this candidate will be familiar with full lifecycle implementation processes and perform all expected functional procedures as required. Finally, personal commitment to serve the customer with excellence, competence, proficiency and courtesy will be essential.

Responsibilities

Assist with the implementation of Workday Banking & Settlement and extent of customer requirements and concerns.

Develops and/or executes change management plans for transition to new systems.

Consults with implementation partner and technical staff to ensure that functionality of automated system is consistent with adherence to laws, regulations and best practice standards by users.

Tests or coordinates testing of new installations or upgrades.

Participates in evaluation of new technologies, enhancements or solutions to improve service and efficiency of systems.

Researches and analyzes system/user problems by applying a variety of analytical and research techniques.

Participates in the establishment of standards and procedures to be used in the development of systems.

Technical Competencies

Ability to research, analyze information and make recommendations.

Ability to determine functional needs and system requirements.

Ability to develop solutions based on analysis.

Ability to evaluate existing systems and understand their structure and component parts.

Ability to prepare models, diagrams and layouts.

Ability to document project standards and methodologies.

Ability to analyze system and data to determine extent of problem or error.

Ability to work with other IT units/staff to diagnose problem.

Ability to communicate information to stakeholders and customers.

Ability to develop effective and feasible business area solutions.

Ability to assist in developing communication plans.

Ability to review and interpret installation/upgrade notes.

Ability to create testing plans and scripts.

Ability to execute test scripts.

Ability to develop training courses for target audience.

Ability to conduct training sessions.

Ability to develop training manuals.

Ability to research and stay abreast of technological advances.

Ability to act as a liaison between groups.

Ability to coordinate between multiple workgroups.

Ability to assess/evaluate customer's needs and business requirements.

Ability to conduct quality assessments.

Knowledge of naming conventions, encyclopedia management, transactions definitions, general specification definition, programming standards and testing procedures.

Knowledge of applications and inter-relationships with programs and/or systems.

Knowledge of quality assurance plans.

Knowledge of customer needs and business requirements.

Knowledge of data extraction methods.

Knowledge of current industry trends. Knowledge of operational procedures.

Knowledge of the change management process. Ability to adhere to deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of hands-on experience with Banking & Settlement modules.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Information Systems or equivalent
  • 4+ years of experience in Public Sector
  • Translate business needs into business and functional requirements
  • Conduct application design and architecture component configuration for related modules/business processes
  • Write and interpret functional and business requirements as an input to application design
  • Develop and test detailed functional design for business solution components and prototypes
  • Complete tasks in an efficient and timely manner, and reporting progress at least weekly to the implementation Project Manager, Project Sponsor designated employee
  • Seek innovative approaches to improve the process of delivering Workday financial accounting and reporting solutions to customers
  • Willingness to share suggestions and knowledge capital to help optimize the Financial Systems Division's implementation and project methodology
  • Ability to develop Workday reports
  • Demonstrate proficiency in relevant analytical abilities
  • Demonstrate ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written formats
  • Demonstrate ability to work effectively with functional and technical teams

Thanks & Regards

Avnish Rao

Technical Recruiter

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