Business Analyst - Financial / Software Domain

Job Description : Business Analyst (Financial Domain / Software)

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Business Analyst with a strong background in accounting and financial management systems.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, extensive experience in requirements gathering, client interaction, documenting requirements, creating user stories, and defining acceptance criteria.

Acts as a liaison between stakeholders and the Agile team, ensuring clear communication and understanding of requirements.

Works closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and developers to align on goals and priorities.

Elicits, documents, and prioritizes requirements through user stories, use cases, and acceptance criteria.

Advocates for Agile principles and practices within the organization, helping to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage with key stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather input and feedback.
• Develop and maintain a product backlog, ensuring user stories are well-defined and prioritized.
• Write clear and concise user stories with acceptance criteria.
• Analyze business processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Validate solutions against business needs through testing and user feedback.
• Collaborate with developers in Refinement sessions to clarify requirements and provide guidance during the development process.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure alignment and continuous improvement.
• Create and maintain relevant documentation, such as user journey maps, process flows, and functional specifications using ADO or Jira tools.
• Represent the end users in discussions about product features and Minimum of 8 years of total experience, with 4-5 years in accounting and financial management systems with experience in software product Excellent communication skills.
• Proven experience in requirements gathering and documentation.
• Strong client interaction capabilities.
• Ability to create detailed user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Proficiency in financial management systems and accounting principles.

Technical Skills : Familiarity with software development processes and project management tools, Requirement gathering tools.

Good to have domain expertise in Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO).

Preferred Attributes

Analytical Thinking : Strong analytical skills to interpret business needs and translate them into technical requirements.

Problem-Solving : Ability to identify issues and provide effective solutions.

Team Collaboration : Experience working in cross-functional teams and fostering a collaborative environment.

Attention to Detail : High level of accuracy and attention to detail in documentation and requirements.

(ref : iimjobs.com)