Business Analyst

Talentify; Salem (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Business Specialist to perform financial analysis of SAP cost data in a hybrid Salem, NJ role. You will extract, clean, and prepare SAP cost data for analysis, supporting the monthly close and budgeting processes. Strong SAP, Excel, and Access skills are required.

Ideal candidates have advanced degrees (CPA/CMA/MBA or equivalent) and experience in shared service environments. The position offers a hybrid schedule at 2–3 days in-office at 244 Chestnut St., Salem, NJ.

Qualifications

• Ability to extract information and create reports using Excel/Access.
• Strong data manipulation and financial modeling skills.
• Advanced Excel functions and data query tools.
• Experience with SAP FI/CO and shared service environments.
• Experience in a shared service organization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis of SAP cost data and prepare it for others.
• Extract, clean and prepare cost data from SAP for analysis.
• Support monthly close and budgeting/long-range planning processes.

Skills

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Financial analysis

Data manipulation

Reporting

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Education

CPA

CMA

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

SAP FI/CO

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Duration: 4 years

Hybrid: 244 Chestnut St., Salem, NJ, Generally, 2-3 days per week in the office.

MON-FRI (7am - 4pm)

• Intermediate level (up to 4 years' experience): Pay range: $40.00 - 45.91/hr on w2 (all inclusive)
• Advanced level (4+ years' experience): $50.00 - 54.81/hr on w2 (all inclusive)

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.

Experience Levels

• Advanced: Full knowledge of related concepts. Typically has at least 4 years of experience performing this specific job function and requires minimal managerial oversight/direction.