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Finance Business Systems Analyst

Housing Authority Insurance Group
Cheshire, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

Position Overview

The HAI Group IT-Product Management team is looking for an experienced and motivated Finance Business Systems Analyst to join our team. In this position, you will act as a bridge between our financial operations and technical teams, driving the development and optimization of finance-related products and systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, exceptional analytical skills, and experience with Agile methodologies

The Finance Business Systems Analyst will be responsible for working with internal stakeholders to define the features needed, document business processes and use cases that lead to stories. This role will work closely with the business, the IT technical team and QA to ensure features are completed that meet business needs.

The Finance Business Systems Analyst will be accountable for the end-to-end planning and execution of one or more small to medium projects. They will work with others in the team to build expertise in the HAI Group financial system while taking ownership for career development opportunities.

Essential Functions

  • Collaborate with finance, business, and technical teams to gather requirements and ensure alignment
  • Own and prioritize the product backlog, writing user stories with clear acceptance criteria
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support the development of financial tools and software
  • Work in close collaboration with multiple agile teams, overseeing integration and enabler efforts
  • Drive alignment between stakeholder groups and coordinate any cross-functional dependencies.
  • Lead the planning product release plans and set the expectationfor delivery of new functionalities
  • Work with Product Management to create and maintain a product backlog according to business value / ROI
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues that may arise in financial software or tools, working closely with technical teams to develop solutions
  • Maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations by making sure that the financial products adhere to relevant laws and best practices
  • Facilitate key group meeting to ensure effective meeting outcomes and decisions, and best use of time
  • Provide training and support to finance teams during product rollouts
  • Facilitate measurement of program outcomes and production support through analytics
  • Effectively manages business partner relationships during project and daily work tasks
  • Accountable for content decisions for the agile teams
  • Leads team in the successful delivery of IT solutions for the business

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :

  • Solid understanding of finance, accounting, budgeting and compliance reporting principles
  • Knowledge of the Property and Casualty Insurance industry
  • In-depth knowledge of Agile process and principles
  • Working knowledge of the Atlassian product suite or other similar collaboration tools
  • Relational concepts and data models
  • Microsoft Office products (Excel / Word / Visio)
  • Strong analytical skills and excellent collaboration abilities.
  • Excellent verbal communications skills and writing skills
  • Must be highly organized with the ability to organize diverse sets of information
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to influence others to get things done and lead all levels of the business
  • Focused on the desired end result and willing to deliver quality results effectively, efficiently and on schedule.
  • Flexible enough to tackle a variety of roles
  • Excels with change and has a strong tolerance of ambiguity
  • Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent work experience
  • 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst or Business Systems Analyst experience in technical solutions development
  • Experience supporting financial business teams, preferably within the property / casualty insurance industry
  • Strong knowledge of finance processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Experience in developing program / project level artifacts to support a major software implementation program with concurrent releases
  • Expertise in providing cross-organizational management of software development programs from initiation through delivery
  • Proficiency with financial tools, software and systems (e.g., ERP systems, accounting software), experience with Acumatica a plus
  • Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework for Enterprise (SAFe) methods and processes is a plus
  • SQL database experience, preferred
  • Industry certification : Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe Product Owner / Product Manager (POPM) or Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) is highly desired
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
  • Work environment & Physical Demands

  • Inside climate-controlled office building
  • Ability to lift 25lbs
  • Prolonged sitting and using a PC
  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    Department Overview

    The Information Technology Department works closely with internal and external business partners using their subject matter expertise to strategically invest in information systems and infrastructure across the enterprise. Flexible and adaptive to customer needs, the Information Technology Team takes a broad view of the HAI Group enterprise; contributing research and development to strengthen and add value to business operations. Information Technology develops its team in both the technical and leadership career paths to support customers while meeting the development needs of the team. Highly responsive, the team continually explores best practices and their application to growing the HAI Group enterprise.

    Company Overview

    HAI Group®[1], is the nation's leading property-casualty insurance company founded by and dedicated to affordable housing organizations. While we are recognized as a pioneer of affordable housing insurance programs, insurance is not our only strength. We protect, preserve, and promote the sustainability of affordable housing with an array of products and services that support the challenges housing organizations face. Besides insurance, we offer risk management services, online training, and consulting services used by more than 1,500 housing organizations nationwide. Headquartered in Cheshire, Connecticut, HAI Group® was recognized as a Top Workplace in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.

    Cultural Objective

    HAI Group contributes to a culture that creates a safe and healthy working environment and a space of inclusiveness and belonging for all by : exceeding our customers' expectations, working collaboratively across the organization, embracing diversity, and demonstrating mutual respect and empathy.

    HAI Group Benefits and Perks

  • Bonus program eligibility
  • Annual merit program
  • Outstanding 401(k) program and non-elective contribution
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Generous paid time off, paid volunteer days and paid holidays
  • Medical, vision and dental Insurance
  • Company paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
  • HSA, FSA and dependent care options
  • On-Site wellness : Full gym and locker rooms, wellness initiatives, outdoor basketball and tennis court, picnic pavilion area
  • Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment
  • Professional development
  • Community outreach
  • HAI Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    No agency submissions please. Resumes submitted to any HAI Group employee without a current, signed and valid contract in place with the HAI Group Recruiting team for this position will become the property of HAI Group and no agency fees will be paid.

    1] HAI Group® is a marketing name used to refer to insurers, a producer, and related service providers affiliated through a common mission, management, and governance. Property-casualty insurance and related services are written or provided by Housing Authority Risk Retention Group, Inc.; Housing Authority Property Insurance, A Mutual Company; Housing Enterprise Insurance Company, Inc.; Housing Specialty Insurance Company, Inc.; Innovative Housing Insurance Company Inc.; Housing Investment Group, Inc.; and Housing Insurance Services, Inc. (DBA Housing Insurance Agency Services, Inc. in NY and MI).

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