Business Systems Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Business Systems Analyst to support a large, business-critical legacy financial system used within a media environment. The system is Excel-based on the front end with complex FoxPro code in the backend. This role will focus on translating established functional requirements into clear, detailed technical documentation to support a future redevelopment effort. This is not a hands-on development role.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze a large, complex legacy system built with Excel front-end functionality and FoxPro backend code

Partner with business users to validate and clarify functional requirements gathered during recent discovery efforts

Translate functional requirements into detailed technical documentation and system specifications

Review and interpret system diagrams and data flows (System A to System B, legacy integrations, and processing logic)

Assess existing legacy code and system behavior to document intended and actual functionality

Support troubleshooting and system analysis efforts in collaboration with business stakeholders

Serve as the primary business-facing analyst, bridging finance, accounting, and technical teams

Prepare documentation to enable a future developer or engineering team to execute system changes or replatforming

Ensure Excel remains the preferred front-end experience for end users, including macro-level functionality

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Skills and Requirements

7+ years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst or similar role

Strong background in financial systems, accounting workflows, or financial reporting

Experience working with legacy systems and complex, tightly coupled architectures

Advanced Excel expertise, including macros and Excel-based system design

Ability to analyze and document legacy codebases (FoxPro experience strongly preferred)

Proven ability to convert business and functional requirements into technical specifications

Strong system diagram interpretation and documentation skills

Excellent communication skills with both business and technical stakeholders