Business Analyst (Remote)

The Business Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting Finance and Accounting initiatives by gathering requirements, documenting processes, and analyzing data to enhance reporting, reconciliation, and system improvements. This position demands strong business analysis fundamentals combined with advanced skills in SQL and Excel. The role involves close collaboration with Finance and IT teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery of solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis (Core):
- Gather and document detailed business and functional requirements.
- Write user stories and acceptance criteria using Azure DevOps.
- Decompose complex processes into actionable work items.
- Document workflows clearly, ensuring requirements are testable and well-understood.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to validate proposed solutions and ensure alignment.

Delivery:
- Support Agile delivery processes including backlog management, sprint planning, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
- Investigate and resolve data and system-related issues promptly.
- Provide support for Finance-related tickets and reporting requests to maintain operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; a Master’s degree is considered an advantage.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Business Analyst, with a focus on Finance, Accounting, or financial data.
- Strong understanding of Insurance business concepts.
- Proficient in requirements gathering, process mapping, and workflow analysis.
- Excellent stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and testable requirements.
- Working knowledge of General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and financial reporting.
- Experience working within Agile frameworks and familiarity with Azure DevOps.
- Advanced skills in SQL and Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and responsive to changing priorities.
- Ability to actively communicate quality issues regarding data collection, storage, processing, or usage to internal and external stakeholders.
- Must be able to work aligned with Central Standard Time (CST) hours, at least until 12 PM CST.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to critical Finance and Accounting projects by leveraging strong analytical and communication skills. The ideal candidate will be proactive in identifying improvements and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions that meet business needs.