Business Analyst

Ascendion / Business Analyst / [Specify Location] / Contract / Start: In one month

Ascendion is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join our team for a contract opportunity.

Project Overview / Context
The Business Analyst will work closely with business stakeholders and technology teams to gather, document, and analyze requirements. The role involves supporting IT and business initiatives, ensuring that solutions align with organizational goals, and contributing to the success of finance and technology-driven projects.

Responsibilities

• Gather, document, and analyze business and technical requirements.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into functional specifications.

• Support project management activities including planning, tracking, and reporting.

• Conduct analysis to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.

• Prepare documentation including business cases, workflows, and reports.

• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and requirement-gathering sessions.

• Support testing, validation, and implementation phases of projects.

• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver IT and finance-related solutions.

Required Skills

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in IT or business environments.

• Strong knowledge of business analysis methodologies and project management practices.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Solid understanding of finance and business administration concepts.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to analyze data and present insights effectively.

• Team player with problem-solving and organizational skills.

Preferred / Nice-to-have Skills

• Experience in information technology projects.

• Knowledge of business process improvement frameworks.

• Exposure to financial systems or reporting tools.