Lead Business Analyst

Lead Business Analyst - Business Process ModellingExperience in writing SQL Basic and Advanced SQL queriesExperience in requirement gathering and analysis of Adoption/ Rollout projectsData backgroundFirm understanding of SDLC (software development lifecycle)Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) DomainRole Overview: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Data & Systems Analyst (TVC) to support our Business Systems Analyst (BSA) team. This role will focus on projects within the Data Warehouse domain, with a particular emphasis on analyzing and preparing data for key initiatives, including AI-driven Workforce Planning (WFP). The ideal candidate will possess a strong data background, a business systems analysis mindset, and engaged with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), People data in the past.Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with the lead BSA and other team members to deliver on project goals. Analyze, document, and map business processes, data flows, and system requirements, primarily within the Finance domain. Perform data analysis using tools like SQL and Google Sheets to identify trends, anomalies, gaps, and data quality issues. Assist in defining data requirements and contribute to data modeling efforts to support business needs and system enhancements. Contribute to the development of functional specifications, user stories, and other project documentation. Support user acceptance testing (UAT) activities, including test case development, execution, and issue tracking. Engage with finance stakeholders to gather requirements, understand pain points, and provide support. Develop a working knowledge of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) processes and how data supports them. Contribute to efforts aimed at ensuring financial and WFP data is high quality, well-documented, and "AI-ready."Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Finance, Business, Data Science, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, Data Analyst, or similar role. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with a data-driven mindset. Proficiency in data analysis techniques and tools (e.g., SQL, advanced spreadsheet functions). Ability to learn new systems and business processes quickly and work independently. Direct experience working with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) teams, processes, or systems (e.g., Anaplan, SAP BPC). Understanding of data governance, data quality, data warehousing, and master data management concepts. Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into clear and concise requirements for technical teams. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven experience in requirements gathering and documentation