Senior Business Analyst (Accounting)

Capgemini; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini in Hanover, NJ, seeks a Senior Business Analyst with Finance domain expertise to drive finance transformation initiatives, ledger migrations, and strategic change programs. You will bridge Finance, Operations and Technology, translating requirements into scalable solutions.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in Finance Transformation, strong accounting knowledge, and experience delivering large-scale deployments in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid environments. onsite 3 days/week.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst within Finance Transformation, Accounting, or Financial Services.
• Strong understanding of Accounting/Finance processes, General Ledger/Sub-Ledger operations, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to translate finance requirements into business and technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering and stakeholder workshops.
• Prepare BRD, FRD, and Functional Specifications.
• Conduct current-state and future-state process analysis and map processes.

Skills

Finance domain expertise

Requirements elicitation

Process mapping

BRD/FRD creation

UAT/SIT management

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Job description

Position Details

Position: Senior Business AnalystLocation: Hanover, NJ.Work model: 3 days/week onsite.

Description

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst with strong Finance and Accounting domain expertise to drive finance transformation initiatives, ledger migrations, and strategic change programs. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of accounting knowledge, business analysis skills, and large-scale transformation delivery experience.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Accounting Domain Expertise

• Strong understanding of Accounting and Finance processes.
• Experience in Product Control and Financial Control functions.
• Knowledge of General Ledger (GL), Sub-ledgers, and accounting lifecycle processes.
• Hands-on experience with reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Understanding of accounting controls, governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to translate finance requirements into business and technology solutions.

Business Analysis Capabilities

• Lead requirements gathering and stakeholder workshops.
• Prepare Business Requirement Documents (BRD), Functional Requirement Documents (FRD), and Functional Specifications.
• Conduct current-state and future-state process analysis.
• Develop process maps, workflows, and business process documentation.
• Create and manage user stories, acceptance criteria, and requirements traceability.
• Act as the bridge between Finance, Operations, and Technology teams.

Transformation Delivery

• Support Finance Transformation initiatives and strategic change programs.
• Experience in system implementation, ledger migration, and process transformation projects.
• Plan and coordinate SIT, UAT, defect management, and go-live activities.
• Support cutover planning, deployment, and post-implementation stabilization.
• Work within Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies.

Stakeholder Management Leadership

• Collaborate with senior Finance, Technology, Operations, and Risk stakeholders.
• Drive cross-functional discussions and manage competing priorities.
• Present project updates and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Influence decision-making through strong analytical and communication skills.
• Lead workshops, steering committee discussions, and stakeholder engagements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst within Finance Transformation, Accounting, or Financial Services
• Strong understanding of:
  • Accounting Finance processes
  • Financial Reporting
  • General Ledger/Sub-Ledger operations
  • Reconciliations
  • Accounting Controls
• Proven experience with:
  • BRD/FRD creation
  • Requirements elicitation
  • Process mapping
  • User stories traceability
  • UAT/SIT management
  • Finance transformation programs

Compensation

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $105,000 - $115,000

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. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include: 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 LeaveMedical, 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 insuranceEmployee assistance programsOther benefits as provided by local policy and eligibilityImportant 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.

• Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees.
• In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include: 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. 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.

About Capgemini

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.