We're looking for a Senior Business Analyst in Finance to join our organization in Baltimore, United States. In this role, you will serve as a strategic partner to our finance leadership team, translating complex financial data into actionable business insights. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical capabilities with a deep understanding of financial processes, driving data-informed decision-making across the organization.
- Analyze financial data and business processes to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization
- Develop comprehensive business requirements and functional specifications for finance-related projects and initiatives
- Design and maintain financial dashboards, reports, and analytical models to support executive decision-making
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including finance, IT, and operations teams, to gather requirements and implement solutions
- Conduct root cause analysis on financial discrepancies and performance variances, presenting findings and recommendations to senior management
- Support financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities through data analysis and modeling
- Document processes, procedures, and system configurations to ensure organizational knowledge and compliance
- Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and adherence to regulatory requirements across all analytical work
- Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the professional development of the team
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in financial analysis
**Required Skills and Experience:**
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of business analysis experience within the finance or banking sector
- Advanced proficiency in SQL for data extraction, transformation, and analysis
- Expert-level Excel skills, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and VBA programming
- Hands-on experience with business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Qlik
- Strong knowledge of financial systems, accounting principles, and financial reporting processes
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings to diverse audiences
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
- Proficiency with data visualization and storytelling techniques
**Preferred Skills and Experience:**
- Experience with financial modeling and scenario analysis
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and financial controls
- Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP or Oracle
- Certification in business analysis (CBAP or CCBA)
- Experience with programming languages such as Python or R for advanced data analysis
- Background in process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
- Experience with cloud-based analytics platforms
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
