Voyage Advisory

Finance Business Analyst

Voyage Advisory Chicago, IL

Our consultancy is looking for highly motivated and talented Business Analysts with a finance/accounting background. We are looking for peak performers who have a passion for business, a joy in solving problems and a work ethic that doesn't rest until the job is done.

Ideal candidates would possess 5-10 years of business analysis experience in a finance/accounting environment, with insurance industry experience a plus. Candidates should have a strong familiarity with Process Flow Diagramming as well as Six Sigma and process standardization/improvement experience. Candidates should also have solid organizational and requirements elicitation skills. We are looking for candidates with a strong finance knowledge and a working knowledge of GAAP standards. Ideal candidates will have exceptional interpersonal, verbal communication and presentation/storytelling skills to be able to help facilitate elicitation and read-out sessions with the project leadership team. Additionally, candidates should have excellent relationship-building skills to build trust and facilitate shared understanding and buy-in with business process owners. A client service focus, as well as the ability to identify opportunities for improvement, develop recommendations and implement complex solutions in a fast-paced environment are key.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Interviewing stakeholders from different profit centers to identify current state finance workflows
  • Review workflows including invoicing, cash application, AR processing, AP procurement and management, monthly close and reporting, treasury management, etc
  • Requirements gathering

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
  • Business Systems Analysis experience in finance/accounting
  • Strong finance knowledge and a working knowledge of GAAP standards
  • Business Systems Analysis experience working in the insurance industry a plus
  • BSA experience, including requirements gathering and documentation
  • Process flow diagramming experience
  • Six Sigma and process standardization/improvement experience a plus
  • Strong facilitation skills, and solid verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong Word and PowerPoint skills
  • Strong Excel skills, including familiarity working with a large dataset and getting useful insights out of it
  • Strong relationship building between internal customers, vendors and employees
  • Client-facing experience

COMPENSATION

This position is a contract to hire position. This position is 100% remote.

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  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Internet Publishing

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