What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Analyst-Financial Systems position at Flipped.ai?
Local to VA.
Local "DL" is a Must.
No OPT.
Native "USC" is the first Priority.
Any Certification Among These (CBAP, CFA, CPA, or PMI-PBA).
9 Years of Experience.
Financial Experience is a Must.
Client location - Richmond, VA 23235
Interview Type - In-Person Only
W2 Rate - $45.00/hr.
C2C Rate - $55.00/hr.
Work Arrangement - Hybrid
Full Job Description -
Seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Business Analyst to support the design, development, and optimization of custom financial systems. The role bridges finance and technology, ensuring the business requirements are translated into system solutions.
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 environments is a plus.
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Technical aptitude and systems thinking i.e. automation of tasks
- Stakeholder management and collaboration
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Cross-functional collaboration with finance, IT, and operations teams
Skills Matrix -
Experience as a Business Analyst, in finance or financial systems with strong understanding of general ledger, financial reporting, budgeting, grants- Required 7 Years
Experience working with custom-built or configurable financial systems. Required 5 Years
Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Visio) -Required 5 Years
Familiarity with SDLC and agile methodologies (Scrum, Sprint)- Required 4 Years
Experience in analyzing issues, problem-solving, and communication skills required. -Required 4 Years
Ability to translate complex financial rules based on the stories into the technical requirements. -Required 4 Years
Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle financials, financial applications). -Desired 3 Years
Knowledge of financial data modeling and database structures. -Desired 3 Years
Basic understanding like APIs, ETL tools and integration between finance modules- Desired 2 Years
Experience working in government or public-sector environments -Desired 2 Years
Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $45 - $55