Lead Business Analyst

Talent500 is hiring for one of our client.As a Lead Business Analyst, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:Leading requirements analysis, validation and verification, ensuring that requirement statements are complete, consistent, concise, comprehensible, traceable, feasible, unambiguous, and verifiable

Eliciting requirements using interviews, document analysis, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, competitive product analysis, task and workflow analysis, and/or requirements workshops.Communicating (verbal and written) with business units that rely on that information to define system requirements or organizational processes and company management

Collecting and analyzing the project's business requirements and transfer the same knowledge to the development team.Reviewing and/or preparing system documentation and specifications in accordance with methodology.Leading small teams of analysts to produce targeted results

Suggesting areas for process improvement along with possible solutions

Facilitating requirements prioritization based on business value

Managing requirements traceability information and track requirements status throughout the project.Managing changes to requirements through effective use of change control processes and tools

Balancing technology and business issues as well as communicating appropriately with both technology and business experts

Assisting in enforcement of project deadlines, schedules, and methodologies

Developing wire frames, workflows, use case diagrams, flowcharts, and other analysis-type documentation.Developing test scenarios and test cases, and testing activities necessary to assess the quality and completion of system implementations

Performing data analytics using SQL and other tools as necessary

Working with Global Compliance teams (IT audit, IT SDLC, Regulatory, Trade, SOX and GxP) to provide details on system setups and any necessary validation documentation

Ensuring the knowledge transition from project teams to support teams is properly recorded in knowledge base tool(s) and merged into day-to-day activities

We require (at a minimum) the following qualifications:5+ years' experience implementing IT solutions in a global business environment5+ years' experience with Oracle E-Business Suite in the Financials (GL, AR, AP, FA, Tax)Bachelor's degree in computer science, Business or related field (completed and verified prior to start)Proficient in Microsoft Project, MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Understand all aspects of software development lifecycle

Understand various SDLC methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall etc.)Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:5 years' experience as a business analyst in private, public, government or military environments – (large and small projects)2 years' experience as a team leader in private, public, government or military environments – (large and small projects)Understanding of financial processes and data flow from subledgers to a general ledger

Experience with software, such as Vertex, GETPAID, APRO, etc.Experience managing strategic relationships with global business partners, vendors and customers

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to define problems and provide recommended system changes

Good understanding of Oracle EBS table structures and basic SQL knowledge

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Demonstrates ability to work independently under time constraints and manage multiple priorities

Demonstrates ability to recognize recurring issues that should be proactively remediated

Lean/Six Sigma Green belt (or other process improvement disciplines)Strong communication, facilitation and presentation skills across technical and senior operational management audiences

Familiar with various IT and PM tools, e.g. JIRA