Business Analyst (Financial Systems)

Job Title: Business Analyst (Financial Systems)

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Duration: Approx. 15-month contract

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

This role supports a large-scale financial systems modernization initiative. The Business Analyst will analyze financial business processes, perform fit-gap assessments, support system remediation efforts, and document requirements aligned with enterprise financial transformation objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and document financial business processes and system impacts
• Produce business process diagrams, narratives, and functional specifications
• Conduct fit-gap analysis against standardized business process models
• Define data inputs/outputs and interface requirements
• Support remediation planning and system transition efforts
• Facilitate requirements workshops and stakeholder sessions
• Translate high-level requirements into detailed documentation
• Assist with user acceptance testing and cycle testing
• Manage user stories and participate in SCRUM ceremonies
• Write SQL queries to support financial reporting

Required Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of business process reengineering experience in a financial discipline
• Experience documenting complex business and system processes
• Strong SQL and database querying skills
• Knowledge of financial management best practices
• Experience working with accounting or financial computing systems
• Strong documentation skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Knowledge of Agile and SCRUM methodologies

Preferred Skills

• Six Sigma or similar certification
• SCRUM Master or Product Owner certification
• Experience with data conversion and data cleansing techniques
• Knowledge of UML and enterprise documentation tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree: in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field (or equivalent work experience).