INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS ANALYST

Company: Premier Staffing Partners
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: September 23, 2024

Job Description:

IT Business Analyst Summary
The Client is seeking 2 Business Analysts.
*IT BA III will be focused on providing support for Hyperion applications. Salary range starts at $85k+
*IT BA II will be providing support for business applications. Salary range begins at $65k+
The Business Analyst is responsible for evaluating and documenting user requirements, system functionality, and processes needed to maintain and support financial systems. The Business Analyst is responsible for daily support and maintenance of other assigned systems. The Business Analyst will lead key financial projects. The Business Analyst will be a functional and subject matter expert on specified applications and provide tier 1-3 support during normal business hours and occasional off-hour on-call support.

IT Business Analyst III Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand accounting and financial business requirements and translate them into technical solutions for financial services and integrations.
• Design, develop, test, administer, and implement Hyperion applications with a focus on financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes.
• Provide ongoing support and maintenance for Hyperion applications, troubleshooting accounting-related issues, and ensuring system stability.
• Deliver comprehensive support and administration for ERP systems and products that facilitate
• Create and update project charters to provide high-level direction for project sizing and steering.
• Following the IT Solution Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC) process for assigned projects; preparing SDLC documentation as required.
• Create and maintain application documentation including, but not limited to, technical (workflow chart and process diagrams), end-user, FAQ, change/configuration management, disaster recovery, functional requirements, and support.
• Coordinate with IT resources and/or outside vendors as assigned in support of the systems.
• Participates in industry and other professional networks to ensure awareness of industry standards, trends, and best practices to strengthen value to the organization.
• Assist in the implementation of system upgrades, patches, and enhancements with a keen eye on financial implications.
• Support Finance teams with routine and unscheduled uploading and reporting of financial data.
• Work independently to support users and under the direction of project/product managers.
• Comply with all legislative/statutory obligations and company policies (PCI, ADA, PII, and Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
  
  IT Business Analyst III Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field Required.
  • Minimum of 2 years proven experience as a Hyperion Software IT Analyst with a focus on accounting functions.
  • Strong knowledge of Hyperion Planning, Hyperion Essbase, and related Oracle EPM technologies, particularly in the context of financial applications.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and integrations between Hyperion and Excel.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in designing, developing, and implementing Hyperion applications for accounting and financial processes.
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting requirements.
  • Familiarity with database concepts and SQL in the context of accounting data.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on accounting challenges.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially in working with accounting teams.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Oracle Hyperion Certification is a plus.
  • Experience supporting financial systems. (i.e., ERP, Microsoft Dynamics AX, SAP, etc.) is a plus.
    
    
    IT Business Analyst II
    
    • Create and maintain application documentation including, but not limited to, technical (workflow chart and process diagrams), end-user, FAQ, change/configuration management, disaster recovery, functional requirements, and support.
    • Coordinate with IT resources and/or outside vendors as assigned in support of the systems.
    • Participates in industry and other professional networks to ensure awareness of industry standards, trends, and best practices to strengthen value to the organization.
    • Work independently to support users and under the direction of project/product managers.
    • Comply with all legislative/statutory obligations and company policies (PCI, ADA, PII, and Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
    • Performs other duties as assigned.
    • Regular and consistent attendance.
      
      IT Business Analyst II Professional Skills:
      • Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and interact in a positive, professional manner with stakeholders, business unit users, management, and staff, as well as IT management and staff.
      • Must be a team player and good collaborator.
      • Must be organized and able to handle tasks concurrently.
      • 3+ years working with Agile/Scrum delivery teams.
      • Must be proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, File sharing and collaboration, SharePoint, Gantt charting, Jira, Confluence, and project management tools.
      • Project management and prioritization experience
      • Prefer experience supporting financial systems. (i.e., ERP, Microsoft Dynamics AX, SAP, etc.)
      • General relational database management systems experience and knowledge of SQL, preferably with Microsoft SQL Server.

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