Business Analyst for our Burbank, CA based client.

Hello Everyone,
We are currently seeking a Business Analyst for our
Burbank, CA based client. Let me know if there is any interest at
your end.Please feel free to pass on the job description to any of
your friends who might be interested as well.Please call me for any
further information.

Basic Role

The Business Analyst is the primary liaison between IT and the
Finance Department. The role will require a detailed understanding
of the financial reporting systems and other related business
applications, system interfaces, reporting tools, key business
processes and business data. The position's primary function is to
oversee and facilitate support of the business applications by
prioritizing problem and enhancement requests in partnership with
business management, developing functional specifications for each
request, working with application development to schedule programming
resources, facilitating issue resolution and regularly communicating
status of all active and pending requests. The role will also be a
key member of any financial application project and be responsible
for creating detailed requirements, functional specifications, as
well as data and process models. Projects for the first year will
include selection and implementation of a Business Intelligence tool;
initial phase for evaluating the upgrade of the financial reporting
system (currently using Business Dynamics AKA Solomon); and
development of a custom Worker's Compensation reporting system.

Key Functions
Convert business requirements into detailed functional requirements
and then work with the programmers to define the technical
specifications.

Partner closely with business management and applications development
to understand, prioritize, schedule and manage the application
support/enhancement request queue. Hold regular meetings to
communicate the status of active and pending requests and to
facilitate issue resolution.

Facilitate resolution of application problems, particularly with the
many financial reporting system internal and external interfaces.
Periodically analyze problem logs for recurring issues and recommend
solutions.

Analyze and document current and future processes and data flows.

Assess and account for the impact of business decisions/changes on
existing processes, databases and applications.

Assist in developing custom financial reports.

Assist in preparing training materials, policies & procedures and
other required documentation.

Develop a detailed understand of the business systems, reporting
tools, document management systems and other technologies used by the
business.

Core Competencies

IT and Business Knowledge

Proficient in developing requirements definition and functional
specifications

Skilled in process definitions (data flow diagrams, process modeling)
and experience with business analysis methodologies

General knowledge of system development lifecycle from requirements
to release management

Working knowledge of SQL

Experience with financial accounting packages and business
intelligence tools

Planning and Organizing

Strong planning and estimating skills

Detail-oriented with excellent problem solving skills

Proficient in juggling multiple priorities

Communication andRelationship Building

Strong communication skills – verbal, written, listening and
presentation

Strong relationship management and negotiation skills

Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships among all
levels in the organization

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required

Minimum 5 years of related business analysis experience

Prior experience with general ledger/accounting systems required

Prior experience with business intelligence tools and document
management systems a plus

Thank you,
Manisha Gupta
Recruiter

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