Financial Systems Analyst

The Financial Systems Analyst serves as a critical link between business strategy and technology execution supporting Finance and cross-functional partners in delivering scalable efficient financial system solutions. This role translates business objectives into actionable requirements and ensures alignment across the full project lifecyclefrom concept and design through development testing and deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Finance and business leaders to understand strategic objectives and translate them into clear measurable business and system requirements.
• Lead end-to-end business requirements activities including workshops interviews documentation and process mapping with Finance business units.
• Develop and maintain business requirements documentation (BRDs) functional specifications and process flows to support IT development and delivery.
• Ensure alignment between business needs and platform capabilities across multiple systems including SAP S/4HANA SAP BRIM CABS RAR and data analytics platforms.
• Identify business process gaps and recommend process improvements automation opportunities and control enhancements.
• Collaborate with Platform Owners and Product Managers to translate requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria using Jira or similar tools.
• Lead backlog grooming and prioritization sessions ensuring readiness for sprints and releases.
• Partner with developers and QA teams to validate functionality against requirements and acceptance criteria throughout development and testing.
• Support issue resolution defect triage and clarification during development testing and post-release stabilization.
• Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning daily stand-ups and retrospectives to ensure ongoing business alignment.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Finance stakeholders and technical teams ensuring transparency alignment and timely decision-making.
• Communicate project status risks and issues through structured updates and governance forums.
• Support project governance approvals and change management documentation.
• Develop test scenarios and actively participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate solutions.
• Document test results track defects and support resolution prior to deployment.
• Validate post-release outcomes and partner with business owners to confirm adoption and success metrics.

Qualifications :

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field.
• 510 years of experience as a Financial Systems Analyst or in a similar role within a technology-driven organization.
• 510 years of experience supporting project delivery financial systems integration and cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience developing business requirements functional specifications test cases and release plans.
• Working knowledge of Agile delivery frameworks including user story creation backlog management and grooming.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into actionable solutions.
• Excellent organizational skills and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proficiency with project and requirements management tools such as Jira Confluence Zephyr and Smartsheet.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and proactively drive process and system improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage both business and technical audiences.
• Experience with financial billing and reporting systems including SAP S/4HANA SAP BRIM RAR Looker Power BI SQL cash applications and other billing platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with billing regulations and revenue recognition principles.
• Experience with data analytics reporting customer lifecycle processes and large-scale application testing.
• Experience supporting telecommunications or subscription-based business models.

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• Primarily office-based role with regular use of computer and standard office equipment.
• Extended periods of sitting and screen time.
• Occasional extended hours may be required during critical project phases testing cycles or production deployments.
• Minimal travel expected.

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Additional Information :

WHY JOIN US

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte NC. We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area whenever possible to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed we have roles that are designated as remote hybrid office or field-based depending on the position business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job wherever they may be.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical emotional and financial health. Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program including competitive medical dental vision and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits. 

Inclusion and belonging are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real. 

When we bring our authentic selves to work everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible inclusive and high-quality internet because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion of all qualified individuals including individuals with a disability/veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact to initiate the accommodations process. 

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time