Functional Analyst – Anaplan (Max $45/hr W2)

Functional Analyst (focusing on Anaplan application) - Onsite JobQualifications:Bachelor’s degree required (Finance, Accounting, MIS)2 years of experience in finance or functional analysis a plus.A solid track record of the following is a must:Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills including, but not limited to: Pivot tables, more advanced formulas (IF, SUMIF, VLOOKUP, etc.)Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to multi-taskOn time development of user stories, application requirements, and/or process flow diagramsUI design and/or mockups, with detailed requirementsThe ability to work independently and in a team environment.Creative problem-solving skills.Very detailed approach to tasks assigned.Managing conflicting priorities and gaining consensus across multiple user groupsCommitted and enthusiastic approach to supporting business customers and end users.Excellent written and verbal communication skillsPrimary Responsibilities:The Functional Analyst provides system analysis, configuration, development, QA and support for Enterprise level in-unit and reporting applications.Work directly with business team members, developers, and user community to identify business needs and interpret them as application requirements primarily related to financial budgeting & forecasting.Develop understanding of marketplace and product lines to effectively interpret financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.Assist the business with the creation, testing and implementation of budget templates for integration within cloud-based solution (Anaplan – no Anaplan experience required)Use analysis to influence and drive improvements within finance and our business partners by using fact-based, holistic and forward-looking perspectives.Provide second level support for all in-unit and reporting applications.Manage versioning and controls to ensure business continuity via strong organizational skills.Draft requirements and specifications documentation, complete to signoff and validate deliverables to specifications.Function as primary liaison between business and developersWrite and execute functional test scripts and coordinate with other analysts for system integration testing. Learn a very complex business and facilitate projects and decisions across many disparate user groups.Other reporting/analysis and special projects as requiredAdditional Skills Prefered:Experience with financial systems, forecasting, and budgetingExperience with a formal software development life cycleExperience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.Experience with Jira or a similar toolExperience with reporting tools (Power BI) and data analysisExperience with SAP and/or Hyperion