Business Systems Analyst (Finance & HR)

BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST (FINANCE & HR)CONTRACT-TO HIRE (Initial 6-month contract)CONNECTICUT AREA***The client is looking for someone close to Connecticut, ideally in the CT, NY, NJ or MA area, so that visits to their HQ can be arranged, when required***Initial contract rates $70 p/h (W2) or $80 p/h (C2C/1099)Perm Salary, if offered at a later date (Negotiable up to $160k)Visa/Sponsorship etc are not being accepted by the client at this timeWe are seeking a senior Business Systems Analyst to support a large-scale finance transformation and ERP modernisation programme within a highly complex enterprise environment.This is not a traditional BA or note-taking role. The client needs someone who can lead stakeholder discussions, challenge assumptions, drive clarity across ambiguity, and produce high-quality, developer-ready requirements across a fragmented finance systems landscape.The role is heavily Finance-focused, with some exposure to HR systems and processes. Candidates must have strong experience across core finance functions including GL, AP, AR, close, and reporting.Environment Overview22+ in-house and legacy finance applications (primary focus)SAP ECC finance environmentSaaS platforms including Workday and BlackLineOngoing multi-year ERP replacement programmeKey ResponsibilitiesLead workshops and requirement sessions with Finance stakeholdersTranslate business needs into process flows, system behaviour, data requirements, and integration logicAnalyse impacts across legacy applications, SAP ECC, SaaS platforms, and future ERP solutionsDrive future-state process design, standardisation, and simplificationProduce clear user stories and acceptance criteria for development teamsSupport UAT, defect triage, and production alignmentRequired ExperienceStrong Finance systems and business process expertiseProven ability to operate across complex, multi-system environmentsStrong understanding of integrations, data flows, and cross-system dependenciesExperience supporting ERP implementation or transformation programmesComfortable working with undocumented or homegrown systemsConfident stakeholder leadership and facilitation skillsPreferredSAP ECC finance module experienceExposure to Workday, BlackLine, or similar SaaS platformsHR systems/process exposure alongside FinanceData mapping and migration experienceSuccess in this role means reducing ambiguity, improving requirement quality, and helping move ERP transformation initiatives forward with clarity and momentum.