Senior Financial Systems Analyst
Kansas City, Kansas, United States of America
Contract
21 hours ago
Key skills
GoAIERPJiraCommunicationCollaboration
About this role
Description
We are looking for a Senior Financial Systems Analyst to join a high-performing Finance Technology team in Kansas City, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to support finance systems, partner with business stakeholders, and help shape scalable solutions that improve operational effectiveness across key financial processes. The ideal candidate brings strong business analysis experience, a collaborative approach, and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical system and process improvements.
Responsibilities:
Analyze finance-related workflows and gather detailed business needs to support system improvements and functional design decisions.
Partner with stakeholders, end users, and cross-functional teams to evaluate current challenges and define effective future-state processes across core finance areas.
Recommend solutions that align operational requirements with governance, reporting, and compliance expectations.
Contribute to process planning initiatives by identifying dependencies, integration considerations, and opportunities for automation within financial systems.
Support test planning and execution by helping develop scenarios, validating outcomes, and documenting issues for resolution.
Assist with training preparation and user readiness efforts, including feedback on materials and support during rollout activities.
Participate in deployment coordination and go-live planning to help ensure smooth adoption of finance technology changes.
Respond effectively to shifting priorities, emerging business needs, and evolving project scope with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
Requirements
Proven experience in business analysis, financial systems support, or a similar role within finance or ERP-focused environments.
Strong understanding of finance processes such as reporting, payroll, timekeeping, procurement, or record-to-report activities.
Proficiency with tools and platforms such as Microsoft Excel, JIRA, and enterprise systems used for finance operations and enhancements.
Ability to gather, document, and refine business requirements while communicating clearly with technical teams and business leaders.
Experience supporting testing, training, deployment, or change readiness activities for system or process improvements.
Knowledge of compliance-related considerations and controlled business processes within finance organizations.
Strong planning, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in dynamic and evolving environments.
Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.
We are looking for a Senior Financial Systems Analyst to join a high-performing Finance Technology team in Kansas City, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to support finance systems, partner with business stakeholders, and help shape scalable solutions that improve operational effectiveness across key financial processes. The ideal candidate brings strong business analysis experience, a collaborative approach, and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical system and process improvements.
Responsibilities:
Analyze finance-related workflows and gather detailed business needs to support system improvements and functional design decisions.
Partner with stakeholders, end users, and cross-functional teams to evaluate current challenges and define effective future-state processes across core finance areas.
Recommend solutions that align operational requirements with governance, reporting, and compliance expectations.
Contribute to process planning initiatives by identifying dependencies, integration considerations, and opportunities for automation within financial systems.
Support test planning and execution by helping develop scenarios, validating outcomes, and documenting issues for resolution.
Assist with training preparation and user readiness efforts, including feedback on materials and support during rollout activities.
Participate in deployment coordination and go-live planning to help ensure smooth adoption of finance technology changes.
Respond effectively to shifting priorities, emerging business needs, and evolving project scope with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
Requirements
Proven experience in business analysis, financial systems support, or a similar role within finance or ERP-focused environments.
Strong understanding of finance processes such as reporting, payroll, timekeeping, procurement, or record-to-report activities.
Proficiency with tools and platforms such as Microsoft Excel, JIRA, and enterprise systems used for finance operations and enhancements.
Ability to gather, document, and refine business requirements while communicating clearly with technical teams and business leaders.
Experience supporting testing, training, deployment, or change readiness activities for system or process improvements.
Knowledge of compliance-related considerations and controlled business processes within finance organizations.
Strong planning, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in dynamic and evolving environments.
Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.