Business Analyst (Remote)

The Business Analyst will play a pivotal role in supporting Finance and Accounting initiatives by gathering requirements, documenting processes, and performing data analysis to enhance reporting, reconciliation, and system improvements. This position demands strong business analysis fundamentals combined with advanced SQL and Excel skills. The successful candidate will collaborate closely 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 within Azure DevOps.
- Decompose complex processes into manageable, actionable work items.
- Document workflows clearly, ensuring requirements are testable and unambiguous.
- Partner with stakeholders to validate and refine proposed solutions.

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

Required Qualifications

- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Business Analyst, preferably supporting Finance, Accounting, or financial data environments.
- Strong understanding of Insurance business concepts.
- Proven expertise in requirements gathering, process mapping, and workflow analysis.
- Excellent stakeholder communication skills with the ability to produce clear, concise, and testable requirements.
- Working knowledge of General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and financial reporting processes.
- Proficiency in Agile methodologies and experience using Azure DevOps.
- Advanced skills in SQL and Microsoft Excel.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and responsive with strong analytical and documentation capabilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is required; a Master’s degree is considered a plus.
- Ability to work aligned with Central Standard Time (CST) hours, at least until 12 PM CST.

The ideal candidate will actively communicate quality issues related to data collection, storage, processing, or usage to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring data integrity and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to Finance and IT collaboration, driving improvements in financial reporting and system functionality. Candidates with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for process optimization are encouraged to apply.