Business Analyst

Capgemini; Whippany (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Retirement plans

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance

Other benefits

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking an experienced Business Analyst in Whippany, NJ, to support strategic finance transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of accounting processes, financial controls, and reporting, and will collaborate with Finance, Technology, Operations, and Risk stakeholders to drive improvements.

The role requires 8+ years of BA experience in Financial Services or related, with strong experience in BRDs, FRDs, process maps, and UAT/SIT support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of Business Analysis experience in Financial Services, Banking, Capital Markets, or Corporate Finance.
• Strong knowledge of Product Control and Financial Control functions.
• General Ledger and Sub-ledger architectures, financial reporting and controls.
• Experience with BRDs, FRDs, process maps, and functional specifications.
• Hands-on experience supporting UAT, SIT, defect management, and production go-live activities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document accounting processes including GL, sub-ledgers, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Support Product Control and Financial Control functions.
• Evaluate and strengthen accounting controls and governance frameworks.
• Lead requirements gathering workshops and stakeholder discussions.
• Prepare BRDs, FRDs, functional specifications, and process maps.
• Perform current-state/future-state analysis and maintain requirement traceability.
• Support finance transformation programs, ledger migrations, and system implementations.
• Assist with cutover planning, go-live activities, and post-implementation support.
• Work within Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models.
• Collaborate with Finance, Technology, Operations, and Risk stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership and project sponsors.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and decision-making.

Skills

Business Analysis

Finance & Accounting Domain

Process Re-engineering

Requirements Management

Finance Transformation

Testing & Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Executive Communication

Risk & Controls Awareness

Cross-functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Business Analyst

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired bya collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizationsunlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

Job Location : Whippany, NJ (Onsite/Hybrid from Day 1)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with strong expertise in Finance and Accounting domains to support strategic finance transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of accounting processes, financial controls, and reporting, combined with proven business analysis capabilities and experience delivering large-scale finance change programs. This role requires close collaboration with Finance, Technology, Operations, and Risk stakeholders to drive process improvements, system implementations, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Accounting

• Analyze and document accounting processes including GL, sub-ledgers, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Support Product Control and Financial Control functions.

• Evaluate and strengthen accounting controls and governance frameworks.

Business Analysis

• Lead requirements gathering workshops and stakeholder discussions.

• Prepare BRDs, FRDs, functional specifications, and process maps.

• Perform current-state/future-state analysis and maintain requirement traceability.

Transformation & Delivery

• Support finance transformation programs, ledger migrations, and system implementations.

• Assist with cutover planning, go-live activities, and post-implementation support.

• Work within Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Finance, Technology, Operations, and Risk stakeholders.

• Communicate effectively with senior leadership and project sponsors.

• Drive cross-functional collaboration and decision-making.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• 8+ years of Business Analysis experience within Financial Services, Banking, Capital Markets, or Corporate Finance environments.

• Strong understanding of:

• Product Control and Financial Control functions

• General Ledger and Sub-ledger architectures

• Financial reporting and accounting controls

• Reconciliation processes

• Finance operating models

• Demonstrated experience preparing BRDs, FRDs, process maps, and functional specifications.

• Hands-on experience supporting UAT, SIT, defect management, and production go-live activities.

• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation capabilities.

Technical Skills

• Finance & Accounting Domain Expertise

• Business Analysis

• Process Re-engineering

• Requirements Management

• Finance Transformation

• Testing & Change Management

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Executive Communication

• Risk & Controls Awareness

• Cross-functional Leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent.

• Experience with Finance Transformation, ERP implementations, or ledger migration programs.

• Knowledge of regulatory reporting and financial control frameworks.

• Experience with Agile delivery methodologies and tools such as JIRA and Confluence.

• Exposure to large-scale banking or capital markets finance platforms.

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is:907867-102731

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees.

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)

• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)

• Life and disability insurance

• Employee assistance programs

• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.