Business Analyst

DescriptionKforce has an enterprise client that is seeking a Business Analyst in Culver City, CA.Summary:The Business Analyst is the bridge between Finance stakeholders and TM1 engineering: it translates finance reporting requirements and model logic into technical specifications, coordinates implementation, and owns user acceptance testing.Key Tasks:* Business Analyst will gather and document finance reporting requirements from Finance stakeholders; Translate into technical specifications for TM1/Apliqo implementation* Define data requirements and source-data contracts for each model; Identify gaps between Finance Excel model requirements and current system capabilities and propose solutions within TM1/Apliqo constraints* Wireframe and propose UI/UX for how forecast adjustments are executed, so users reach only the adjustments they need to make, with full reporting after updates* Partner with TM1 engineering to design, build, test, and deploy Finance model updates to the TM1/Apliqo implementation* Define and execute UAT plans; validate that cube changes produce expected, financially correct outputs before production release* Document business rules, calculation logic, and data lineage for the onboarded forecasting dimensions* As a Business Analyst, you will identify gaps in the platform's validation checks and work with TM1/Apliqo, Data Science, and Data Engineering teams to close them* Trace metric discrepancies across reporting surfaces back to pipeline- or cube-level root causes* Own the TM1 engineering ticket queue end to end (intake, tracking, closure), prioritizing existing strategic work against new issues by business priority in partnership with the Finance teamRequirements* 4 to 6 years as a Business or Systems Analyst in finance systems or enterprise planning tools* Direct experience translating business requirements into technical specifications for engineering teams* Experience with UAT planning and execution* Advanced Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, data modeling, scenario analysis)* Working knowledge of SQL; able to query relational databases to validate data and trace lineage* Strong written and verbal communication* Demonstrated ability to assess existing business processes and design improved workflows, including wireframing and UI/UX proposalsJob TypeContractCompensation34 - $37