Ambient

Business Analyst

Ambient

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $103,000 per year

Tech Stack

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