Business Analyst

SOFT Inc.; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SOFT Inc. in Salem, NJ is seeking a Business Analyst for a long-term contract in a hybrid setting.

The role centers on financial analysis of SAP cost data, extracting, cleaning and preparing cost information for analysis by others, and supporting the monthly close and budgeting processes. The ideal candidate will have strong SAP, Excel and Access skills, robust financial modeling ability, and the capacity to present insights to management.

Qualifications

• Ability to extract information from various sources and summarize into reports using Excel and/or Access.
• Translate complex financial data into decision inputs for business recommendations.
• Develop, build and maintain dynamic financial models for budgeting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Financial analysis of SAP cost data and preparation of cost analyses for monthly close and budgeting.

Skills

Data analysis

Financial reporting

Communication

Project management

Education

CPA

CMA

MBA

Tools

SAP

Excel

Access

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING ANY 3RD PARTY SOLICITATIONS. ANY SUCH INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED OR RECEIVE A RESPONSE. WE CAN ONLY WORK WITH DIRECT APPLICANTS WHO ARE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE US WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP. THIS IS AN ON-SITE ROLE FOR LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY.

SOFT's client, located in Salem, NJ (hybrid) is looking for a Business Analyst for a long term contract assignment. Strong skills using SAP, Access and Excel are required for this position.

Responsibilities:

Business Specialist – responsible for financial analysis of SAP cost data; extracting, cleaning and preparing cost data from SAP for analysis by others; completing related duties for the monthly close; and supporting financial budget/LRP planning. Strong skills in using SAP, Access, and Excel are required.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to extract information from various sources and systems, integrate/summarize into reports using Excel and/or Access, validate, and analyze results.
• Demonstrated strong ability to manipulate data, data mine and translate complex financial data into decision inputs for business recommendations.
• Strong ability to design integrative reports using advance Excel functions and/or other data query driven tools.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, build and maintain dynamic financial models for financial budgeting and reporting.
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Technical financial and managerial accounting skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in financial systems and PC applications (MS Office Suite, e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong business acumen, critical thinking and presentation skills in Finance/Process Management.
• Strong understanding of general accounting practices.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills with all levels of management.
• Ability to apply managerial accounting concepts and present and explain information to associates with financial and non-financial backgrounds.
• Ability to develop creative solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must foster an inclusive work environment and respect all aspects of diversity.
• Must demonstrate and value differences in others' strengths, perspectives, approaches, and personal choices.
• Experience in shared service organizations.
• Demonstrated understanding of SAP FI/CO. CPA, CMA, MBA or other advanced degree.