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Job Details
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in NYC that is seeking a Finance Business Analyst Lead responsible for business analysis across all finance related projects and services.
Responsibilities:
* Direct and oversee the evolution of IT's business requirements activities across the Finance portfolio; Ensure that the solutions developed support the Finance department in achieving their strategic and tactical objectives
* Lead requirements definition for Finance solutions; Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand their business requirements, informational needs and data sources; Translate these business needs into clearly defined and documented detailed business requirements/ functional requirements inclusive of business use cases, process flows, data flows, traceability matrices as well as report mock-ups; Ensure that processes are implemented to take full advantage of the capabilities of the system
* Implement system automation to enhance process efficiency, improve data quality and reduce manual errors
* Plan and facilitate user acceptance testing with business stakeholders and project managers to obtain user acceptance test signoff
* Lead a small team of business analysts; Facilitate prioritization, resource management and support decision making; Review work products as needed and address escalated issues; Manage team member development including orientation, training, performance management, counseling and disciplinary action as needed
* Collaborate with IT leadership and business partners to direct IT investments in support of the overall Finance business strategy; Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives
* Maintain regular communications with Finance department managers and business process managers regarding pertinent IT activities
REQUIREMENTS:
* Accounting and/or Finance operations experience is required; Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance is required; Master's degree in Accounting, Finance of Information Systems management/or MBA preferred
* 10+ years of experience in financial systems implementation work
* 5+ years in the Insurance industry with a focus on Finance
* 3+ years of experience with SAP FS-CD and FS-GL on HANA
* 2+ years of experience managing business analysis teams
* Experience in technology implementation and support
* Results-oriented, senior business analyst with diversified experience in business systems implementations and finance operations
* Demonstrate a proven track record of leading business facing IT activities, and a strong process and delivery history
* A track record of successful large project implementations
* Experience in building a new model to serve the IT needs of a growing and change-oriented company
* Proven leadership ability to effectively manage a team of IT professionals and contractors.
* Demonstrated project management skills
* Lean Six Sigma experience, a plus
* Demonstrated business savvy to work effectively with other managers and leaders to achieve key business and technology goals
* Ability to handle demanding workloads to meet objectives
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce has a client in NYC that is seeking a Finance Business Analyst Lead responsible for business analysis across all finance related projects and services.
Responsibilities:
* Direct and oversee the evolution of IT's business requirements activities across the Finance portfolio; Ensure that the solutions developed support the Finance department in achieving their strategic and tactical objectives
* Lead requirements definition for Finance solutions; Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand their business requirements, informational needs and data sources; Translate these business needs into clearly defined and documented detailed business requirements/ functional requirements inclusive of business use cases, process flows, data flows, traceability matrices as well as report mock-ups; Ensure that processes are implemented to take full advantage of the capabilities of the system
* Implement system automation to enhance process efficiency, improve data quality and reduce manual errors
* Plan and facilitate user acceptance testing with business stakeholders and project managers to obtain user acceptance test signoff
* Lead a small team of business analysts; Facilitate prioritization, resource management and support decision making; Review work products as needed and address escalated issues; Manage team member development including orientation, training, performance management, counseling and disciplinary action as needed
* Collaborate with IT leadership and business partners to direct IT investments in support of the overall Finance business strategy; Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives
* Maintain regular communications with Finance department managers and business process managers regarding pertinent IT activities
REQUIREMENTS:
* Accounting and/or Finance operations experience is required; Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance is required; Master's degree in Accounting, Finance of Information Systems management/or MBA preferred
* 10+ years of experience in financial systems implementation work
* 5+ years in the Insurance industry with a focus on Finance
* 3+ years of experience with SAP FS-CD and FS-GL on HANA
* 2+ years of experience managing business analysis teams
* Experience in technology implementation and support
* Results-oriented, senior business analyst with diversified experience in business systems implementations and finance operations
* Demonstrate a proven track record of leading business facing IT activities, and a strong process and delivery history
* A track record of successful large project implementations
* Experience in building a new model to serve the IT needs of a growing and change-oriented company
* Proven leadership ability to effectively manage a team of IT professionals and contractors.
* Demonstrated project management skills
* Lean Six Sigma experience, a plus
* Demonstrated business savvy to work effectively with other managers and leaders to achieve key business and technology goals
* Ability to handle demanding workloads to meet objectives
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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