Functional Business Analyst

Financial Management Modernization Business AnalystHybrid Role in Annapolis, MDGovplace provides U.S federal government customers with the necessary insights to drive technology transformation. Govplace enables visibility and insight to transform, protect, and optimize agency infrastructure. We are a value-added reseller and systems integrator, exclusively focused on providing the public sector with best of breed technologies, services, and solutions. Our approach to designing and implementing secure IT transformation solutions is driven by our dynamic, people-first culture. We possess an expansive portfolio of contracting vehicles to deliver integrated product and service solutions that deliver exceptional mission results covering Cyber Security, Cloud Infrastructure, and Intelligent Performance monitoring.The success of Govplace is the embodiment of the smart, vibrant, and passionate people within it. Our team creates and brings market-leading, transformative technology solutions to the Federal Government, and our goal is to support them in building an exciting and profitable career by providing opportunities for professional and personal growth, competitive benefits, and work/life balance. The people at Govplace help create the culture, and we hire individuals that will thrive in our environment of innovation, collaboration, intellect, and fun.About the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Management Modernization Business Analyst with a strong background in financial management and/or accounting to join a high profile, complex financial modernization project. The successful Financial Management Modernization Business Analyst will be a key project team member and will be responsible for conducting detailed discovery of the client’s existing financial management technologies and processes and analyzing and documenting requirements for the client’s future financial system modernization. This role requires familiarity with AT LEAST one of the common financial management/accounting functional areas (General Ledger Accounting and sub-ledger accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset Management, Inventory Management, Project and Grants Accounting, Budgeting and Forecasting, Procurement, Treasury and Cash Management). This role will interact with numerous stakeholders to understand and define business, functional, and technical financial needs, and will require candidates who are very detailed, self-motivated, results oriented, and excellent communicators.Responsibilities:Conduct detailed discovery and analysis of existing financial/accounting technologies and processes and identify areas for process improvement that align with current ERP financial management systemsCollaborate with stakeholders to gather and define ERP requirements for financial management modernizationFacilitate requirements gathering sessions and design activities with stakeholders for the following functional areas: General Ledger Accounting and sub-ledger accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset Management, Inventory Management, Revenue Expenditure Accounting, Project and Grants Accounting, Budgeting and Forecasting, Procurement, Treasury and Cash Management)Conduct user research to understand user needs, behaviors, and blockers of existing financial/accounting processesDefine, document, and maintain business processes requirements and policies and identify ways to improve client financial and accounting processes & procedures.Write and document business and customer requirements.Develop project plans, priorities, and timelines for multiple waves of requirements gathering sessionsSupport client Financial Management System procurement by conducting market research, developing product evaluation criteria, and identifying products that best meet client financial management needsRequirements:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited universityRelevant business process analysis experience required.THREE (3)+ years’ experience in a business analyst role or performing requirements gathering functions, including for financial management/ERP modernization.Experience in the initial phases of ERP discovery and implementationExperience gathering requirements for one or more of the following functional areas: General Ledger Accounting and sub-ledger accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset Management, Inventory Management, Revenue Expenditure Accounting, Project and Grants Accounting, Budgeting and Forecasting, Procurement, Treasury and Cash Management)Strong understanding of ERP/Financial Management System concepts, modules, and best practices, with experience working with ERP systems such as Workday, Oracle, SAP, and/or CGIExperience with implementation of ERP and financial management systems, such as Workday, Oracle, SAP, and/or CGIExperience with business process modeling tools (e.g. Visio)Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, and vice versaAbility to understand complex business processes, and to effectively articulate the information to others through visuals/diagrams or other requirements documentationAbility to operate independently and set priorities amongst multiple task assignments.Ability to manage multiple tasks, assignments, and projects. Self motivated and highly engaged.A Public Trust background check is required.Nice to Have:Experience with ERP modernization projects and financial management implementations.Familiarity with public sector or financial services clients.Govplace is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.