Sr BSA

Description

Business Systems Analyst (BSA) - Finance Modernization & Data Overview The Business Systems Analyst (BSA) has strong Finance Operations and Data experience, preferably in global Property & Casualty Insurance. In this role, a BSA serves as a critical bridge between finance stakeholders and technology teams to translate business needs into clear system requirements by probing to understand 'What is the problem we are trying to solve?'. The BSA facilitates conversations between finance stakeholders and technology teams to drive clarity into the desired future state as well as alignment and understanding of the Acceptance Criteria for the defined deliverables. They also ensure that all requirements and related decisions and assumptions are clearly documented, understood, and agreed to by all impacted parties. Key Responsibilities Partner with business stakeholders (including, but not limited to Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Actuarial, and Audit) to drive understanding of business processes as defined by the Finance Modernization program, with the understanding that most core financial needs will be addressed by a Systems Integrator. These include, but are not limited to: o Budgeting, forecasting, and planning o General ledger and sub-ledger accounting o Financial close and consolidation o Billing, revenue recognition, and expense management Define and manage financial data requirements, such as: o Reporting, including ad hoc analytics and dashboards. o Integrations between core financial systems and external data sources as required to maintain existing reporting and analytics as well as support desired additions. Elicit, document, and validate functional and non-functional requirements. Work across teams to resolved conflicts of understanding in any of these areas. Analyze and derive findings, identify impacts, and formulate ideas, options, and recommended actions. Utilizes strong consultative and collaborative approach in working with internal business partners to anticipate and address needs; effectively translates business questions or needs into solution and associated requirements. Assist in development of Features to describe Soft Skills Exceptional communication and facilitation skills across technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to lead with empathy, influence without authority, and drive accountability. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities. Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation) including story telling from data. Experience working with employees, vendors and offshore teams. Agile & Scrum Expertise Experience with Jira (or equivalent) and backlog management. Data & Technical Acumen - Familiarity with data platforms (e.g., Snowflake), ETL pipelines, cloud infrastructure. - Understanding of data governance, metadata management, and data quality frameworks. - Experience working with data privacy, compliance, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA). Behavioral Competencies Collaborates Communicates Effectively Customer Focus Decision Quality Nimble Learning Builds Effective Teams Business Insight Develops Talent Ensures Accountability Manages Complexity Technical Skills Strategic Mindset Business Acumen Business Requirement Gathering Jira - Feature development and maintenance Data Analysis and Synthesis (nice to have) Data Visualization (nice to have)

Skills

Business analysis, Requirements gathering, Financial Experience, Global experience, Financial Terminology, Jira, Data Knowledge, User Stories, Acceptance Criteria, Strong Soft Skills, Stakeholder management, Project management, Sql

Top Skills Details

Business analysis,Requirements gathering,Financial Experience,Global experience,Financial Terminology,Jira,Data Knowledge,User Stories,Acceptance Criteria,Strong Soft Skills,Stakeholder management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

The best candidate will be on-site at the Westfield Home Office with the Finance Modernization teams on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. They can work remotely on Mondays and Fridays with the understanding that they will be onsite occasionally as the situation warrants. The onsite is needed as the technical and business teams are sitting together and there is daily informal communication while onsite. 1. Project Context: Westfield National Insurance Company is undergoing a Finance Modernization Program, rolling out the Oracle Financial Suite globally in three releases, with the first release already completed. 2. Current Challenges: The main issues are in the "work around" owned by Westfield, specifically a lack of Business Systems Analysts (BSAs) and project managers, leading to communication breakdowns between business and technical teams. 3. Role Purpose: The new resource is needed to bridge the gap between business and technical teams, define the core problems to be solved, and drive solutions, as Sue has been filling this role but lacks a finance background. 4. Required Skills: Key requirements include a strong financial background (P&C is a plus), understanding how data works (not just technical details), and proficiency in Jira for features, stories, and acceptance criteria. 5. Communication Focus: The role emphasizes communication, negotiation, and problem definition, with the ability to ask "why" and step back before solutioning, rather than just querying data.

Experience Level

Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Cleveland, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Cleveland,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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