Business Analyst 3 - Hybrid Richmond, VA

Novalink Solutions LLC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Business Analyst to support the design, development, and optimization of custom financial systems. This role bridges finance and technology, ensuring that business requirements are accurately translated into functional system solutions that enhance financial reporting, planning, and operations

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
5–7 years of experience as a Business Analyst, in finance or financial systems.
Strong understanding of financial processes (e.g., general ledger, financial reporting, budgeting).
Experience working with custom-built or configurable financial systems.
Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, visio).
Familiarity with SDLC and agile methodologies (Scrum, Sprint).
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to translate complex financial rules based on the stories into the technical requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems (e.g.,Oracle financials, financial applications).
Knowledge of financial data modeling and database structures.
Certification such as CBAP, CFA, CPA, or PMI-PBA is a plus.
Understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., GAAP, SOX compliance).
Basic understanding like APIs, ETL tools and integration between finance modules
Experience working in government or public-sector environmentsis a plus.

Responsibilities

Partner with finance stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements for custom financial systems.
Translate business needs into functional specifications, user stories, and process flows.
Collaborate with developers, system architects, and QA teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
Analyze existing financial processes and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
Support the implementation and configuration of financial modules (e.g., GL, AP/AR, budgeting, grants, forecasting).
Perform data analysis, validation, and reconciliation to ensure system accuracy and integrity.
Develop test plans, execute UAT (User Acceptance Testing), and document results.
Create user documentation, training materials, and provide end-user support.
Assist in system integrations with other enterprise platforms (ERP, CRM, data warehouses).
Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, data security and audit requirements.