Sr. Business Analyst, Finance

Sr. Business Analyst, Finance
Seattle, WA (Hourly W2; Hybrid)

Applicants must live in Washington state and be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The employer may not have resources available to support STEM OPT training requirements. No C2C - Pivotal does not accept unsolicited applications or resumes from third-party recruiters/agencies.

Why clients choose Pivotal Consulting:
We are a technology management consulting firm helping Fortune 500 companies improve their performance – we specialize in making People, Process, and Technology work together! Our clients count on us to deliver excellence and seek our guidance on business and technology strategy, technology modernization, and cloud transformation initiatives. Simply put; by listening to our clients closely and focusing on delivering quality, we bring them peace of mind.

After guiding and helping numerous clients from global enterprises to mid-market firms to non-profit organizations, we are now experiencing breakthrough growth!

What we are looking for:
Pivotal Consulting is looking for a Senior Business Analyst to partner with business and technology teams to identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and user experiences through technology solutions. This role translates business needs into clear requirements, supports solution design and testing, and helps ensure successful delivery across complex projects and enhancements. It also provides leadership, mentoring, and guidance to other analysts.

What you will do:

• Elicit, document, and communicate business requirements, user needs, and functional specifications.
• Partner with stakeholders to define business objectives and translate them into effective technology solutions.
• Support solution design, vendor coordination, testing, issue resolution, and implementation activities.
• Lead business readiness efforts by assessing people, process, and system impacts.
• Manage smaller enhancements or projects as needed.
• Support production issues and application troubleshooting in collaboration with technical teams.
• Maintain documentation, process materials, lifecycle roadmaps, and disaster recovery plans.
• Develop data management strategies, including automation and support for reporting needs.
• Mentor and support less experienced business analysts.

What makes you a good fit:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience with business software applications.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and Snowflake.
• Strong knowledge of waterfall and agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with SQL and relational database concepts.
• Experience with SDLC practices, testing support, and troubleshooting from a functional perspective.
• Ability to analyze data, build business cases, and communicate recommendations clearly.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to create technical diagrams and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Self-directed, adaptable, and capable of working at both strategic and tactical levels.

Why our employees love working at Pivotal:
We believe our strength comes from our differences, and as a Certified Minority-Owned Business (MBE) and a majority women-led firm, we are committed to fostering and promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion. We believe our team and our community are our greatest assets and we strive to promote both daily.

From providing our employees with the time to pursue company-sponsored certifications, to supporting and partnering with multiple non-profit organizations brought forth by our employees (such as Food Lifeline, United Way, and the Seattle Humane Society), we are proud to support both our fellow Pivotalites and the causes close to their hearts.

As we grow, we are anchored and driven byour Four Core Values:

• Be Engaged – We are present, committed, and accountable to our clients and to each other.
• Consistently Deliver – We are dedicated and reliable by consistently delivering excellence.
• Always Better – We continuously evolve, inspired to drive beyond the everyday norm.
• Do Happy – Be passionate and bring fun and creativity into everything you do.

Compensation, Diversity and Benefit Information:
The pay range for this position in Washington is $50-$65/hr. W2 plus benefits; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, candidate location, and experience.

Pivotal Consulting is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive team and serving all communities. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
                   
Pivotal Consulting offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, and 401k.