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Sr IT Business Analyst

• Finance 3 Months Contract
• Later extension Onsite Southfield, MI
• Hybrid model Locals required around 40

Miles Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst with a strong financial background and hands-on experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. The ideal candidate will have experience analyzing financial data, monitoring business performance, evaluating costs, identifying financial trends, and supporting strategic business decisions. This individual will work closely with Finance, Project Management, and Business teams to provide financial insights, improve financial processes, and identify opportunities for cost optimization. Key Responsibilities Analyze financial data, including budgets, forecasts, expenses, revenue, and overall business performance. Support budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting activities. Track and analyze project costs, operational expenses, billing rates, margins, and financial performance. Develop financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs to support business decision-making. Identify financial variances, cost inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost optimization. Perform financial modeling, trend analysis, and variance analysis. Work with Finance and Business teams to reconcile actual expenses against budgets and forecasts. Analyze financial performance across projects, departments, and business units. Gather business requirements, document business processes, and recommend process improvements. Translate complex financial data into meaningful business insights and actionable recommendations. Prepare management reports and presentations highlighting financial trends and business performance. Required Skills & Qualifications 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Financial Analyst, or in a similar role. Strong understanding of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management. Experience with financial planning, variance analysis, and financial modeling. Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting complex financial data. Experience with project financials, operational expenses, billing rates, and profit margins. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and complex data analysis. Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting and visualization tools. SQL skills for data extraction and analysis are preferred. Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.