Senior Business Analyst

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re hiring a Senior Business Analyst for a hybrid opportunity based in Irvine, California. This is a 6-month contract position with the potential for extension.

Join a leading financial institution where you'll play a pivotal role in analyzing and optimizing business processes in alignment with financial operations. This position offers a dynamic hybrid schedule: on-site in Irvine and Downtown Los Angeles offices on Tuesday through Thursday (with Monday and Friday remote). Beginning 9/8/25, the in-office requirement will shift to Monday through Thursday (Friday remote).

Senior Business Analyst Responsibilities:

• Work closely with business stakeholders to analyze and document current business processes and how they align with financial operations.

• Conduct breakout sessions and interviews to collect relevant information on financial requirements.

• Translate business requirements into detailed Business Requirement Documents (BRDs)/User stories.

• Ensure that requirements are clearly communicated to SAP S/4HANA functional consultants or developers.

• Analyze the existing finance-related business processes and document them, identifying inefficiencies or areas of improvement.

• Document To-Be business processes, including internal controls, resulting from technology changes.

• Work with change management teams to help prepare the business for the transition to SAP S/4HANA.

• Assist in developing training materials and provide training and/or support to business users during system changes.

• Facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT) by gathering feedback from users and helping ensure that the system meets their expectations.

• Work with both the business and IT teams to understand integration requirements with other modules or third-party systems (e.g., Concur, HR systems, BRIM, Fieldglass).

• Support internal audits by helping prepare the business for SAP S/4HANA-related audits and ensuring the system is set up to facilitate compliance.

• Support project managers by tracking requirements (ideation to adoption) and associated tasks to ensure adherence to timelines.

• Assist with JIRA updates and status dashboards.

Senior Business Analyst Qualifications:

• Financial/Accounting Knowledge: Good understanding of financial processes, accounting principles, reporting standards, and compliance regulations.

• SAP S/4HANA Familiarity: Proficient knowledge of SAP S/4HANA finance modules, tools and features, to understand system capabilities and limitations.

• PaPM Experience: Direct experience building automation in PaPM, to directly assist with MJE Automation efforts.

• Process Documentation and Requirements: Experience in business process documentation, including internal controls and defining requirements.

• Analytical Skills: Ability to assess and analyze business problems, identify root causes, and recommend effective solutions.

• Project Management Skills: Ability to manage timelines, coordinate resources, and ensure deliverables are met.

• Strong Communication: Ability to communicate effectively between technical teams and non-technical business stakeholders.

• Stakeholder Management: Experience in managing stakeholder expectations and resolving conflicts.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Program.

• Commuter Benefit.

• eLearning & Ongoing Training.

• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.