Business Analyst

Introduction:

The candidate has a strong background in accounting and finance, with experience across multiple industries, including software and services, non-profit organizations, and financial institutions. In the accounting domain, they have performed tasks such as preparing formal and ad-hoc reports for management, analyzing business performance using tools like Excel, Power BI, Oracle, and Salesforce, and supporting the Revenue Recognition Process. They have actively participated in budgeting, forecasting, and expense alignment processes, as well as identifying corrective actions with management to drive business performance. The candidate has also been involved in implementing new systems, providing first-level support, and performing month-end and year-end closings. In previous roles, they have worked on Accounts Receivable activities, including generating invoices, cash application, reconciliations, and working with departments to resolve account issues. The candidate has demonstrated leadership in financial reporting and management for various projects in non-profit organizations, ensuring budgets were adhered to and deadlines were met. Their experience in financial management also includes month-end closing, account reconciliations, processing payments and invoices, and managing relationships with banks and partners. Skills include financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, project management, SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Power BI, Excel, financial reporting, and account reconciliation. The candidate also possesses strong communication and teamwork skills, having worked in cross-functional teams and managed difficult conversations. They are familiar with tax legislation, payroll, and timekeeping, and have demonstrated resilience and leadership in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities:

• Strong background in accounting and finance with extensive experience in financial reporting, analysis, and budgeting.
• Proficient in using tools such as Excel, Power BI, Oracle, Salesforce, Qlik Sense for data analysis and reporting.
• Skilled in supporting Revenue Recognition processes, running reports, and ensuring timely execution of actions.
• Experience in month-end and year-end closing, account reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Actively supported EMEA operations and field management in budgeting, forecasting, and expense alignment processes.
• Successfully implemented system improvements and provided first-level support to users on Oracle, Salesforce, and PSA systems.
• Expertise in preparing formal and ad-hoc reports for management, including variance analysis and identifying corrective actions.
• Proven track record of managing financials for multiple projects, ensuring budget adherence and timely deliverables.
• Involved in accounts receivable activities, including invoice generation, cash application, and reconciliation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams and interacting with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing difficult conversations and driving team success under tight deadlines.
• Experienced in payroll, timekeeping, and managing invoices, receipts, and supplier accounts.
• Knowledge of tax legislation and experience handling relationships with banks and financial auditors.
• Solid understanding of project management principles, ensuring project expenses and deliverables are on track.