Business Analyst - Finance

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 87,600 - 114,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

MIT-funded pension

Matching 401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship programs

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking a dedicated Business Analyst for its Financial Systems Operations team. This vital role will focus on optimizing the SAP S/4HANA environment and related systems. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills and experience in financial systems support, particularly with SAP FICO modules.

Qualified applicants need a bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field, with 4-6 years of relevant experience. Excellent problem-solving and communication capabilities are essential, as is the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-6 years of experience supporting financial systems.
• Functional proficiency in SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and system lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and maintenance of our financial systems.
• Document business requirements for initiatives.
• Translate business requirements for functional and technical specifications.

Skills

SAP FICO modules

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Financial processes

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP ECC

Tableau

Power BI

SAP Analytics Cloud

Job description

Date: Jun 11, 2026

Location: Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Job Title: Business Analyst – Finance

Overview

We are looking for a dedicated and technically proficient Business Analyst to join our Financial Systems Operations team. In this vital role, you will support the management, maintenance, and optimization of our SAP S/4HANA environment and peripheral financial systems. The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of SAP FICO modules, strong analytical skills, and experience providing operational support for SAP environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the management and maintenance of our financial systems to ensure optimal performance and availability.
• Document business requirements for initiatives.
• Assist in regular system reviews as well as support data and authorization integrity checks.
• Complete initial intake and troubleshooting of system issues in a timely manner.
• Translate business requirements for the development of functional and technical specifications for handoff to the Level Three (L3) team.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including user manuals, procedures, policies, and technical guides.
• Assist in implementing new financial systems and integrating existing systems.

Qualifications – Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 4-6 years of experience supporting financial systems.
• Functional proficiency in SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC (specifically GL, AP, AR, AA, and Controlling).
• Strong understanding of financial processes, system lifecycle management and access management.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on system accuracy, reliability, and customer support.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize support effectively.

Additional Experience

• Experience in a corporate or governmental finance environment.
• Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud).
• Experience with system integration and automation.
• Experience with project management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
• MIT-funded pension.
• Matching 401(k).
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.).
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.
• Mentorship programs.
• A range of work-life balance options.
• ... and much more!

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

Requisition ID: 43065

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

Hiring Range: $87,600 – $114,600; Job Grade: Adm-08