
Business Analyst
Ambient
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $90,000 - $103,000 per year
About the role
- Collaborate with accounting, finance, and business stakeholders to gather, document, and analyze requirements.
- Translate accounting and financial processes into functional and technical specifications for Microsoft solutions (Dynamics 365, Power Platform, SQL Server, etc.).
- Design and build dashboards, reports, and data models in Power BI and Excel to deliver real-time financial insights.
- Support ERP (e.g., Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, Business Central, or other Microsoft ERP platforms) configuration, reporting, and data integration.
- Identify opportunities for process automation within accounting and finance functions using Microsoft tools (Power Automate, Power Apps, etc.).
- Perform in-depth financial data analysis, reconciliations, and variance investigations to support decision-making.
- Partner with IT and finance teams to ensure data integrity, consistency, and compliance with internal controls.
- Provide end-user training and ongoing support for accounting and reporting systems.
- Assist with system upgrades, testing, and implementation of new Microsoft features and modules.
- Document workflows, data dictionaries, and technical solutions to support knowledge sharing and compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
- 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or Financial Systems Analyst, with strong exposure to Microsoft technologies.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI, Excel (advanced formulas, Power Query, PivotTables), and SQL.
- Experience with ERP systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 (F&O, Business Central, or GP).
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps) is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data.
- Excellent communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving, documentation, and project management skills.
Benefits
- Equal employment opportunities
- Prohibits discrimination and harassment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial data analysisdata modelingreportingprocess automationadvanced ExcelSQLPower BIMicrosoft Dynamics 365ERP systemsPower Platform
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunication skillsproblem-solvingdocumentationproject management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in accountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in Information SystemsCPACMA