Business Analyst - Financial Systems & Cloud FinOps Business Analyst - Financial Systems & Cloud FinOps

Responsibilities:
" Provide analytical support for various systems configurations and financial processes.
" Develop and implement Cloud FinOps processes to optimize cloud costs and improve financial efficiency.
" Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external business partners.
" Perform root cause analysis through research and data analysis to determine efficient and customer-valued solutions.
" Design, track, and provide solutions to management for various processes reporting, including productivity, quality, and systems.
" Assist in system testing prior to implementation of various system configurations or enhancements.
" Oversee and monitor initiative progress to identify opportunities for improvement and develop recommendations.
" Lead or serve as a liaison for various initiatives to ensure corporate continuity.
" Design, implement, recommend, communicate, and administer value-added policies and procedures.
" Facilitate workgroup meetings, including preparing agendas and meeting minutes.
" Monitor, track, and trend data to evaluate accuracy and provide insights to management.
" Prepare financial and business-related analysis and research.
" Assist in the preparation of monthly forecasts and annual budgets.
" Identify and research unusual financial trends.
" Develop and maintain data extraction processes for regular and ad hoc reports.
" Support senior management on projects and analyses.
" Cooperate with other departments in the preparation of analysis.

Quals--
Education:
" Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
Experience:
" Minimum 3 years of work-related technical or operational experience.
" Experience in financial systems, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
" Experience with process improvement.
" Experience with cloud financial operations (FinOps) and cloud cost management preferred.
Skills/Certifications:
" Proficient in Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
" Strong database reporting skills utilizing Access, Cognos, and data warehouse tools.
" Excellent oral and written communication skills.
" Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
" Strong analytical, technical, and decision-making skills.
" Project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
" Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or in a team environment.
" Proficiency in cloud financial management tools and practices.

EEO:

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.