Senior Business Analyst

LHH is working on behalf of our fantastic client in Manhattan -midtown who has an Interim Business Analyst staffing need. This role is hybrid 3/2 in the office.

The ideal candidate is a team player who will be responsible for working with company data in various business areas. Specific responsibilities include reporting metrics, analyzing methodologies, suggesting operation improvements, and building proposal evaluations in a cross-functional environment.

Our client is seeking an Business Analyst to join our Finance Team in one of our New York Metro offices. This role is part of the Finance Change Team within the Finance Department.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for supporting the development of the finance transformation strategy within Finance Change and leading cross-functional projects
• Leading process walkthroughs for the appropriate functional area to ensure business understanding, and drive adoption of the solution
• Ensuring global processes are standardised and consistent to leading practice
• Providing advice when deviations from the standard global process are required
• Identifying and tracking risks, define mitigation and contingency plans, identify resources to mitigate and communicate
• Providing input into development of technical solutions to support and automate processes
• Supporting the implementation of the E2E process through, analysis of change impact, building business readiness, tracking readiness though implementation and working with the appropriate delivery organisation to ensure implementations are anchored
• Providing specific input to the development and review of testing and training materials and delivery
• Partnering with change management to ensure process and change messages are consistent and clear.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experienced transformation analyst with at least 10+ years' experience. Significant knowledge of accounting and finance best practices and experience participating in, or leading, transformation projects to help companies optimize all elements of their accounting and finance organization.
• Strong background in core financial processes RTR, OTC, PTP, FPA required
• Background in the P&C insurance and or reinsurance industry preferred
• Experience with SAP preferred
• Assisting project management teams with identification of action items, tasks and activities and tracking progress
• Engaging confidently with senior level managers/executives and build strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Strong communication and facilitation skills with an ability to effectively manage cross-functional team discussions.
• Organized, highly motivated and driven self-starter with ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as part of a high performing team
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong management skills with an ability to achieve results in a matrix management environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong written, verbal and collaboration skills

Please email your resume to doris.meinelt@lhh.com for consideration .

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $55.00 to $70.00 per hour

Search managed by: Doris Meinelt

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.