Senior Business Analyst in Finance

We're looking for a Senior Business Analyst in Finance to join our organization in Baltimore, United States. In this role, you will serve as a strategic partner to our finance leadership team, translating complex financial data into actionable business insights. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical capabilities with a deep understanding of financial processes, driving data-informed decision-making across the organization. - Analyze financial data and business processes to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization - Develop comprehensive business requirements and functional specifications for finance-related projects and initiatives - Design and maintain financial dashboards, reports, and analytical models to support executive decision-making - Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including finance, IT, and operations teams, to gather requirements and implement solutions - Conduct root cause analysis on financial discrepancies and performance variances, presenting findings and recommendations to senior management - Support financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities through data analysis and modeling - Document processes, procedures, and system configurations to ensure organizational knowledge and compliance - Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and adherence to regulatory requirements across all analytical work - Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the professional development of the team - Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in financial analysis **Required Skills and Experience:** - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field - Minimum 5 years of business analysis experience within the finance or banking sector - Advanced proficiency in SQL for data extraction, transformation, and analysis - Expert-level Excel skills, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and VBA programming - Hands-on experience with business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Qlik - Strong knowledge of financial systems, accounting principles, and financial reporting processes - Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings to diverse audiences - Strong problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities - Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail - Proficiency with data visualization and storytelling techniques**Preferred Skills and Experience:** - Experience with financial modeling and scenario analysis - Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and financial controls - Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP or Oracle - Certification in business analysis (CBAP or CCBA) - Experience with programming languages such as Python or R for advanced data analysis - Background in process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) - Experience with cloud-based analytics platforms All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.