Lead Business System Analyst - ACC

Lead Business Systems Analyst – FP&A Transformation

W2 (ONLY) Contract - No C2C, 1099, or 3rd Parties
Initial contract duration – thru the end of the 2026.  (9+ months)
Location: Florida (preferred) — Tampa office hybrid; or Eastern Time Zone (remote)
Rate: $55.00 - $65.00/hr. W2 (ONLY)
Top Must Have Skill Sets:
1. Anaplan experience is required
2. Clinical Trial or R&D FP&A/Accounting background
3. Confluence
4. System Migration Experience (FP&A Systems)


History of experience with transformation engagements, from legacy system to new FP&A system.

• Must have Confluence experience, have experience working in Jira and backlog refinement, created training materials, business administrative guides, system analysis content, and knowledge documentation. 
• Must have worked in Jira, and Zephyr, in creating and generating test cases. 
• Experience with Analog Data, and working and supporting financial teams, or initiatives. 
• Scenario Modeling, Polaris exp great to have and strong tech background. 

We are seeking an experienced Lead Business Systems Analyst to drive the transformation of two FP&A workstreams from a legacy system to a fully modernized platform. This critical leadership role demands deep expertise in business systems analysis, strong domain knowledge of FP&A processes, and experience with key tools like Zephyr, JIRA, and Polaris. Familiarity with AI/ML forecasting technologies will be a significant advantage.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end analysis, documentation, and support for transitioning two FP&A workstreams from legacy systems to a modernized solution.
• Partner closely with finance, technology, and operations teams to gather requirements, define system specifications, and validate deliverables.
• Utilize Zephyr for test case management and defect tracking throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Manage user stories, sprint planning, and backlog in JIRA to ensure agile delivery and timely resolution of issues.
• Guide the implementation and integration of Polaris solutions within the FP&A modernization project.
• Collaborate with data scientists and forecast modelers to incorporate AI/ML forecasting methodologies into FP&A processes.
• Coordinate with global teams in Asia and Europe, accommodating meeting schedules primarily during Eastern Time zone business hours.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Support change management, user training, and documentation related to the migration and modernization efforts.

• Proven experience as a Business Systems Analyst supporting FP&A transformations or similar finance technology initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with Zephyr, JIRA, and Polaris tools.
• Practical knowledge or exposure to AI/ML forecasting techniques and applications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical and business concepts.
• Able to work collaboratively in a hybrid office environment in Tampa, Florida, or remotely within the Eastern Time Zone.
• Comfortable with flexible scheduling to collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones.

• Residence in Florida with willingness to spend shared time in the Tampa office.
• Familiarity with finance and forecasting business processes in large enterprises.