Business Analyst

📌 Job Opportunity: Business Analyst 📍 Location: Richmond, VA 23235 (Hybrid) 🗓 Experience Required: 9+ Years 🎯 Interview Mode: In-Person Only • Candidates must be local to Virginia (VA) • Local DL is mandatory • Open to Any Visa, but Native USC preferred • Financial domain experience – Mandatory • Must hold any one certification: CBAP / CFA / CPA / PMI-PBA 🧩 Role Overview The VDH Business Analyst 3 role requires a detail-oriented and analytical professional to support the design, development, and optimization of custom financial systems. This position acts as a bridge between Finance and Technology, ensuring that business requirements are effectively translated into system-driven solutions that enhance financial reporting, planning, and operations. 🔧 Key Responsibilities • Gather, analyze, and document business requirements with finance stakeholders • Translate requirements into functional specifications, user stories, and process flows • Collaborate with developers, architects, and QA teams across the SDLC • Analyze financial processes and identify automation and efficiency improvements • Support financial modules such as GL, AP/AR, budgeting, grants, forecasting • Perform data validation, analysis, and reconciliation • Lead and support UAT (User Acceptance Testing) • Create user documentation, training materials, and provide support • Assist with system integrations (ERP, CRM, Data Warehouses) • Ensure compliance with financial regulations, controls, and audit requirements ✅ Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field • 5–7+ years as a Business Analyst in financial systems • Strong knowledge of: • General Ledger • Financial Reporting • Budgeting • Experience with custom/configurable financial systems • Proficiency in Excel, SQL, Visio • Familiarity with SDLC and Agile (Scrum/Sprint) • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills • Ability to convert complex financial rules into technical requirements ⭐ Preferred Qualifications • Experience with ERP systems (Oracle Financials or similar) • Knowledge of financial data modeling & database structures • Understanding of GAAP, SOX compliance • Exposure to APIs, ETL tools, and financial integrations • Experience in government/public sector environments 🧠 Key Competencies • Strong financial and business acumen • Technical mindset with focus on automation and systems thinking • Stakeholder management and collaboration • High attention to detail and accuracy • Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments • Cross-functional collaboration across Finance, IT, and Operations 📊 Skills Matrix Snapshot • Financial Business Analysis – 7+ Years • Custom Financial Systems – 5+ Years • Data Analysis Tools (Excel, SQL, Visio) – 5+ Years • SDLC & Agile – 4+ Years • Problem Solving & Communication – 4+ Years • Translating Financial Rules to Technical Requirements – 4+ Years • ERP Systems – 3+ Years (Desired) • Data Modeling – 3+ Years (Desired) • APIs / ETL / Integrations – 2+ Years (Desired) • Government/Public Sector – 2+ Years (Desired)