Job Description

This is a W2 project only. Please - NO C2C ASSISTANCE AT THIS TIME

We are looking for an experience business analyst who has supported Anaplan migration projects in the pharmaceutical or bioscience space.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of FP&A systems/accounting.

Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:

1. Strong Communication

2. Clinical Trial or R&D FP&A/Accounting background

3. Confluence

4. System Migration Experience (FP&A Systems)

• History of experience with transformation engagements, from legacy system to new FP&A system.
• Experience with project documentation and training, along with familiarity in Agile methodologies - writing user stories, defining acceptance criteria, developing test cases etc. enabling requirements and design elements providing additional forecasting capabilities.
• Must have Confluence experience, have experience working in Jira and backlog refinement, created training materials, business administrative guides, system analysis content, and knowledge documentation.
• Must have worked in Jira, and Zephyr, in creating and generating test cases.
• Experience with Analog Data, and working and supporting financial teams, or initiatives.
• Scenario Modeling, Polaris exp great to have and strong tech background.
• Anaplan experience is important.
• Must have the experience and be able to work across two workstreams.
• Must have the experience and be able to work across two workstreams.
• AI/ML forecasting experience a plus.

Tools: Anaplan, MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, etc.), MS Teams, Confluence, Jira, Smartsheet, PowerPoint.

Initial duration – thru the end of the 2026.

Location: Tampa Bay Preferred - EST Time zone – majority of accounting team in EST.

Possible Extension: Yes

Job Title: Lead Business Systems Analyst – FP&A Transformation

Location: Florida (preferred) — Tampa office hybrid; or Eastern Time Zone (remote)

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Lead Business Systems Analyst to drive the transformation of two FP&A workstreams from a legacy system to a fully modernized platform. This critical leadership role demands deep expertise in business systems analysis, strong domain knowledge of FP&A processes, and experience with key tools like Zephyr, JIRA, and Polaris. Familiarity with AI/ML forecasting technologies will be a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end analysis, documentation, and support for transitioning two FP&A workstreams from legacy systems to a modernized solution.
• Partner closely with finance, technology, and operations teams to gather requirements, define system specifications, and validate deliverables.
• Utilize Zephyr for test case management and defect tracking throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Manage user stories, sprint planning, and backlog in JIRA to ensure agile delivery and timely resolution of issues.
• Guide the implementation and integration of Polaris solutions within the FP&A modernization project.
• Collaborate with data scientists and forecast modelers to incorporate AI/ML forecasting methodologies into FP&A processes.
• Coordinate with global teams in Asia and Europe, accommodating meeting schedules primarily during Eastern Time zone business hours.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Support change management, user training, and documentation related to the migration and modernization efforts.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Business Systems Analyst supporting FP&A transformations or similar finance technology initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with Zephyr, JIRA, and Polaris tools.
• Practical knowledge or exposure to AI/ML forecasting techniques and applications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical and business concepts.
• Able to work collaboratively in a hybrid office environment in Tampa, Florida, or remotely within the Eastern Time Zone.
• Comfortable with flexible scheduling to collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones.

Preferred:

• Residence in Florida with willingness to spend shared time in the Tampa office.
• Familiarity with finance and forecasting business processes in large enterprises.

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