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Title : Business Analyst Duration: 12+months Location : ONSITE (7701 Wilshire Place Dr. Houston, TX 77040). Job DESCRIPTION: Job Summary: We are looking for a data-driven and detail-oriented Business Analyst to support our finance team in making smarter, Finance-backed decisions. This role will play a key part in financial reporting, Cost forecasting, and operational efficiency analysis. You will collaborate with cross-functional to streamline reporting processes through data automation and visualization. Key Responsibilities: Analyze financial data to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning efforts. Design and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and financial models to track performance and identify trends. Work closely with accounting, and Business Units to understand financial data and deliver actionable insights. Automate and improve financial reporting processes using Excel, SQL, and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.). Analyze contract terms, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and project requirements. Perform variance and trend analysis to explain changes in revenue, expenses, and other key financial metrics. Conduct financial and operational analysis for senior leadership and stakeholders. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree of Science, Accounting, Technology or a related field. 3+ years of experience in a finance analyst role, project budgeting, or cost management. Strong financial background with a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statements. Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and experience with BI tools such as Power BI, hands-on experience with Quickbase or equivalent project budgeting software. Ability to extract insights from large datasets and present them clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Power BI or equivalent systems (e.g., Oracle, SharePoint, Smartsheet). Familiarity with Cost and Budget planning tools. Knowledge of regulatory reporting and compliance in finance.