JOB SUMMARY

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The Business Analyst I performs activities to support systems, applications and reporting that are essential to core business processes.

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HIRING DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE:

\n\nWorks with subject matter experts (SMEs) and decision makers in Supply Chain and Finance to gather and develop operational requirements for the purpose of general business processes and document business requirements.\nAnalyzes trends around invoices, receipts and POs, reversals and participate in finance/AP related initiatives, help identify root causes related to invoice processing. \n\n

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

\n\nCoordinates and facilitates process improvement initiatives, new product implementations as well as system upgrades from administrative and other idea source areas.\nMeets with department subject matter experts and judgment makers to gather and develop operational requirements for the purpose of improving on general business processes and document business requirements.\nFacilitates business workgroups for the purpose of enhancing business processes, operations and information process flow.\nDiagnoses problems and find solutions to meet user requirements.\nExamines and knows business problems for the unit.\nAnalyzes and understands user requirements, procedures and problems to enhance, improve or automate. \nActs as a liaison between business owners, end users and the information systems solution team.\nDevelops, documents and provides ongoing management of the department standard operating procedures relative to maintaining and helping department applications and systems.\nEnsures that business requirements are traceable and testable. Accountable for sharing and incorporating organizational best practices into business applications.\nCollects information from multiple sources and create written reports and visual representations for presentation and dissemination.\n\n

HIRING DEPARTMENT KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

\n\nKnowledgeable in supply chain, ERP, finance, source to pay business processes master data, inventory and warehouse management.\nExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills and capable of working with minimal supervision and ability to quickly learn new software and applications. \nAdvanced skills and competency in data analysis, Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, SQL, SharePoint, Visio.\nStrong understanding of financials, GL, accounts payable (AP) and invoice processing including Invoice capture, verification, matching, receipts, approvals and payments. \nDetail oriented, quality minded, team focused with adherence to organization's processes and procedures, and ability to meet deadlines and performance metrics. \nSelf-motivated, multitasking independent team player with excellent organizational and communication skills. \nCommitment to customer service and be able to proactively review existing processes and procedures to continually enhance service quality, service delivery and support. \n\n

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

\n\nBachelor’s degree in Business or Finance preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience in healthcare or managed care operations, prescription benefit management (PBM) and/or business processes\nExperience in business or quality analysis and the ability to make effective decisions, able to identify, document and support implementation of efficient business, processes and solutions.\nAble to identify, document and help implementation of efficient business solutions\nProgramming language knowledge preferred\nExcellent data and problem-solving skills\nProficient verbal and written communication skills\nExcellent business and technical writing skills, able to develop business requirements documents and functional specifications. \nAble to work well within a team environment and on separate projects\n\n

BENEFITS

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Our competitive benefits package includes the following

\n\nImmediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits\n401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%\nTuition Reimbursement\nPTO accrual beginning Day 1\n\n

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

\n\n EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification\n\nHiring department requesting Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Management Information Systems (MIS), Business or Finance with working knowledge of Supply Chain business processes.\nHiring department requesting some experience in Supply Chain/Financials.\n\n\nEXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience\n\nHiring department requesting more than 2 years of experience in business analysis supporting supply chain, finance, business operations, preferably in healthcare or managed care operation. \nProficient with PC based systems including Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and SaaS applications. \nExperience with good interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical customers. \n\n\n