Business Analyst - Operations

Gannett Co., Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gannett Co., Inc. is seeking a motivated Business Systems Analyst to join the Digital Transformation Team. The role focuses on developing automation solutions and providing application support for financial systems, ideal for candidates eager to grow in a dynamic environment. Applicants should possess strong problem-solving skills and foundational experience in automation tools. This remote-friendly position offers an annual salary between $50,000 and $65,000, reflecting market conditions and individual qualifications.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Automation Anywhere A360 or similar RPA tools.
• Experience in VBA and MS Access development.
• Basic understanding of financial processes or reconciliation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation solutions using Automation Anywhere A360, VBA, and Power Automate.
• Provide tier-1 and tier-2 application support.
• Monitor automation bots for performance and reliability.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, or related field

Tools

Automation Anywhere A360

VBA

MS Access

Power Automate

SharePoint

SQL

Excel macros

Job description

Posted Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM

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Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a scalable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. We endeavor to deliver essential content, marketing solutions, and experiences for curated audiences, advertisers, consumers, and stakeholders by leveraging our diverse teams and suite of products to enrich the local communities and businesses we serve. Our current portfolio of trusted media brands includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, uses innovation and software to enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow, and USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, our events division, creates impactful consumer engagements, promotions, and races. Gannett open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at Gannett, you should be completing an application onGannett Careers viaDayforce .Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visitwww.gannett.com

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Systems Analyst to join our Digital Transformation Team. This role is ideal for a candidate with foundational experience or interest in Robotic Process Automation (RPA), VBA/MS Access development, and Power Automate/SharePoint workflows, who is eager to grow their skills in a dynamic financial systems environment. The successful candidate will also provide program and application support for our internal financial reconciliation system, ensuring smooth operations and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain automation solutions using Automation Anywhere A360, VBA, and Power Automate.
- Support and enhance existing automations and applications, including MS Access databases and SharePoint-integrated workflows.
- Collaborate with business analysts and finance teams to understand business processes and provide automated solutions.
- Provide tier-1 and tier-2 application support, troubleshooting issues and escalating as needed.
- Assist in testing, documentation, and deployment of new features and updates.
- Monitor automation bots and workflows for performance and reliability.
- Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and team meetings.
- Maintain compliance with IT and data governance standards.

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Hands-on experience with at least one of the following:
- Automation Anywhere A360 (or similar RPA tools)
- VBA and MS Access development
- Power Automate and SharePoint integration
- Basic understanding of financial processes or reconciliation workflows.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Internship or project experience in automation or financial systems.
- Familiarity with SQL, Excel macros, or scripting languages.
- Understanding of data privacy and security best practices.

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The annualized base salary for this role will range between $50,000 and $65,000. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable.

Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at [e-mail].