at Jenner & Block LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
POSTION SUMMARY
Support the Finance function in improvement and design of new or existing processes by collecting business requirements for recommendations in data governance, process design, report development, and software implementation/development.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Support the Finance function in delivering best in class service and information to a wide range of stakeholders (including management, partners, other professional staff functions)
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and propose innovative solutions
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of best practices, methodologies, documentation and data governance
- Leverage analytic methodologies such as user-driven business analysis, functional requirements gathering, product assessment and evaluation, use case development and user stories to further detail requirements
- Translate business requirements into functional and technical designs and implementation plans; document designs and plans in a clear and concise manner while incorporating user and stakeholder feedback
- Perform analysis, validation and quality assurance on data flows and processes including coordination of testing and review with users and stakeholders as appropriate
- Work with cross-functional teams (IT, project management, developers and other business services functions) to design, test and implement solutions
- Coordinate PowerBI development activities for Finance-owned solutions and engage with stakeholders outside of Finance for PowerBI solutions leveraging Finance-oriented data and metrics
- Support implementation of a new ERP with a focus on business analysis of ancillary and related process changes
- Perform project management duties for smaller assigned projects
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
An experienced business analyst possessing strong analytical, organizational and communication skills:
- 5+ years of experience as a functional business analyst, preferably in a law firm or professional services organization
- Undergraduate degree in Information Systems, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent work experience
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to critically evaluate complex business processes and systems
- Experience writing functional documentation, creating process maps and documenting workflows
- Strong written and oral communication skills, effective listening, presentation and facilitation skills
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders from a variety of levels and functions
- General knowledge of service-based industry business operations with finance experience preferred
- Highly motivated self-starter requiring minimal supervision
- Able to multi-task, prioritize and handle a fast paced, unstructured environment
- Strong attention to detail and good business judgment
- Well organized, able to work independently, comprehend business requirements and proactively identify systems and reporting capabilities to address those requirements
- Results-oriented, dependable, adhere to established time commitments and demonstrate strong customer service attributes
- Ability to identify root causes, incorporate empirical data and deliver defendable solutions
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Visio; experience with PowerBI preferred
