Business Analyst 3 - Richmond, VA 23235

Yakshna Solutions, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

An innovative IT solutions firm is seeking a detail-oriented Business Analyst in Richmond, VA. This role involves supporting the design and optimization of custom financial systems through analysis of user requirements and business processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field, along with 5-7 years of relevant experience. The company offers a competitive salary between $85-90k, along with comprehensive benefits. Candidates must possess excellent analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with financial processes is essential.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience as a Business Analyst in finance or financial systems.
• Strong understanding of financial processes such as budgeting and financial reporting.
• Experience with custom-built or configurable financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements for custom financial systems.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications, user stories, and process flows.
• Collaborate with developers and QA teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems

Tools

Excel

SQL

Visio

Job description

We strive to attract and retain the brightest people and offer different job experiences with a full range of challenges and rewards.

We help companies realize and implement IT solutions strategically. Yakshna Solutions supports our client’s mission and goals by sharing our know-how, skills and knowledge. We strive to attract and retain the brightest people and offer different job experiences with a full range of challenges and rewards. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer.

Working with Yakshna gives you the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additionally, you can build a network of peers, mentors and advance your career! We offer exciting opportunities to work with leading industry experts, business consultants and IT specialists across large government and private sector companies. The people who work in Yakshna are as diverse as our services. We recognize the crucial importance of each individual to our success and offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and innovative training.

Opportunities here exist across many services and across many US states. Don’t forget to refer your friends to earn cash for qualified referrals! Based on your relevant profile and our current requirements, our recruitment team will contact you as soon as possible.

Open Jobs

Apr 02 2026

ID: 799036 Business Analyst 3

Yakshna Solutions, Inc (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serve its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT business solutions and services.

YSI offers a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training and professional development assistance.

The Virginia Dept of Health is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Business Analyst to support the design, development, and optimization of custom financial systems. The role bridges finance and technology, ensuring the business requirements are translated into system solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with finance stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements for custom financial systems.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications, user stories, and process flows.
• Collaborate with developers, system architects, and QA teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Analyze existing financial processes and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
• Support the implementation and configuration of financial modules (e.g., GL, AP/AR, budgeting, grants, forecasting).
• Perform data analysis, validation, and reconciliation to ensure system accuracy and integrity.
• Develop test plans, execute UAT (User Acceptance Testing), and document results.
• Create user documentation, training materials, and provide end-user support.
• Assist in system integrations with other enterprise platforms (ERP, CRM, data warehouses).
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, data security and audit requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience as a Business Analyst, in finance or financial systems.
• Strong understanding of financial processes (e.g., general ledger, financial reporting, budgeting).
• Experience working with custom-built or configurable financial systems.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, visio).
• Familiarity with SDLC and agile methodologies (Scrum, Sprint).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial rules based on the stories into the technical requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle financials, financial applications).
• Knowledge of financial data modeling and database structures.
• Certification such as CBAP, CFA, CPA, or PMI-PBA is a plus.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., GAAP, SOX compliance).
• Basic understanding like APIs, ETL tools and integration between finance modules
• Experience working in government or public-sector environments is a plus.

Location

109 Governor St, Richmond, VA 23235 (Hybrid)

Salary

$85-90k/A with benefits

Citizenship

US Citizenship or Green card holder only!

Equal Opportunity Statement

YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.