Position Overview:
The Associate Business Analyst supports the delivery of finance automation and process improvement initiatives by working closely with Finance, IT, and Project teams. This role focuses on gathering requirements, documenting processes, and assisting in the design and implementation of automation solutions. The position acts as a bridge between business users and technical teams, ensuring finance requirements are clearly translated into functional specifications while maintaining alignment with accounting standards and internal controls.
This role is execution-focused, with responsibility for managing assigned projects or workstreams under the guidance of the Business Analyst.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Execution & Support
- Manage and execute assigned automation projects or workstreams from requirements gathering to implementation
- Track progress, risks, and dependencies; provide regular updates to the Project Manager
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Finance, IT, Compliance, Operations) to ensure timely delivery
Requirements Gathering & Documentation
- Work with stakeholders (i.e. Finance, IT, Support, Production Teams) to gather business and functional requirements
- Document processes, workflows, and requirements (e.g. BRDs, process maps, user stories)
- Translate business needs into clear and structured documentation for technical teams
- Assist in identifying gaps, inefficiencies, and automation opportunities in existing workflows
Process Analysis & Improvement
- Analyze current finance processes (e.g., AP, AR, reconciliations, reporting) to identify inefficiencies
- Support identification of automation opportunities and process improvements
- Help ensure solutions align with accounting practices and internal controls
Functional Design & IT Collaboration
- Develop functional specifications to support automation and system enhancements including Data inputs and outputs, Business rules and validation logic and Process flows and system interactions
- Partner with IT/developers to clarify requirements and support solution development
- Ensure alignment between business needs and technical implementation
Testing & Implementation
- Support UAT activities including test case creation, execution, and issue tracking
- Coordinate with users to validate that solutions meet business and control requirements
- Assist in deployment and post-implementation support
Governance & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure proper documentation, controls, and audit trails are considered in solutions
- Support compliance with internal controls and audit requirements (e.g., SOX)
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and optimization
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in Finance, Business Analysis, or Project Management
- Experience working on process improvement, system implementation, or automation projects
Skills & Competencies
- Solid understanding of finance processes (AP, AR, reporting, reconciliations, Reporting etc.)
- Ability to translate business requirements into functional/technical documentation
- Strong project coordination and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills with both business and technical stakeholders
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Acumatica)
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Technical Skills (Preferred)
- Experience with SQL, Excel, or basic scripting (Python is a plus)
- Exposure to automation tools or integration workflows
- Experience in writing functional specifications for system enhancements
Additional information:
Equipment provided
Can start ASAP
Work From Home
Flexible schedule
