Business Analyst (Operations & Finance)

Trident Consulting is seeking a " Business Analyst (Operations & Finance)” for one of our client in " Chino, CA (Onsite)” A global leader in business and technology services. Job Description Job Title: Business Analyst (Operations & Finance) Location: Chino, CA (Onsite) Job Type: Contract (6+ Months, Possible Extension) Pay rate: $30/hr -$38/hr on W2 (All inclusive) Interview Process: • 3 Rounds (Video / In-Person) • Duration: ~45 minutes Description • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or related field (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience) • 5–7 years of experience in analytical roles • Demonstrated ability to perform moderately complex quantitative analysis • Ability to gather, document, analyze, and draw conclusions from data • Develop strategies to support efficient and effective business operations • Identify requirements, solutions, costs, risks, and options for business needs • Lead implementation of initiatives, applications, or feature sets • Responsible for project documentation (requirements, testing, implementation, training) • Prioritize initiatives based on business value and effort • Collaborate with vendors on product direction, releases, and timelines • Maintain knowledge of current and emerging technologies, systems, and architectures Primary Duties – Edison Business Operations Analyst Business & Operational Analysis • Analyze business operations, workflows, and processes to identify gaps and inefficiencies • Develop problem statements, business requirements, and impact assessments • Provide data-driven insights related to cost, schedule, compliance, and performance Data Analysis & Reporting • Collect, validate, and analyze operational and financial data from enterprise systems (e.g., SAP) • Develop reports, dashboards, and metrics for leadership • Ensure data accuracy and proper documentation for audits Process Improvement & Controls • Support process improvement initiatives using standard methodologies • Document current-state and future-state processes, SOPs, and workflows • Identify risks and track mitigation efforts Financial & Cost Support • Assist in budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and cost analysis • Support business cases and cost-benefit analysis • Monitor spend vs plan and investigate variances Cross-Functional Coordination • Act as liaison between operations, finance, IT, and supply chain teams • Coordinate deliverables and timelines across stakeholders • Support change management activities Governance, Compliance & Audit Support • Support internal and external audits with documentation and data • Ensure compliance with policies and internal controls • Track audit findings and corrective actions Project & Initiative Support • Track project milestones, risks, and deliverables • Prepare executive summaries and reports • Maintain project documentation and status updates Required Skills / Attributes Analytical & Technical Skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to analyze business operations, cost controls, and performance data • Proficiency in spreadsheets, reporting tools, and enterprise systems • Ability to make timely, data-driven decisions Business & Process Acumen • Knowledge of business operations and process improvement • Ability to document workflows and procedures • Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis Communication Skills • Strong written and verbal communication • Ability to present complex information clearly • Experience preparing executive-level reports Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement • Ability to work across cross-functional teams • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills • Ability to align business goals across teams Accountability & Results Orientation • Strong ownership and accountability • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines • Attention to detail and data accuracy Professional Attributes • Professionalism and sound judgment • Continuous learning mindset • Customer-focused approach Desired Skills / Attributes Business & Operational Analysis • Identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities • Develop business requirements and impact assessments • Provide operational insights Data Analysis & Reporting • Analyze operational and financial data • Develop dashboards and reports • Ensure data integrity and audit readiness Education Requirement • Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance