Kforce has a client in NYC that is seeking a Finance Business Analyst Lead responsible for business analysis across all finance related projects and services. Responsibilities: * Direct and oversee the evolution of IT's business requirements activities across the Finance portfolio; Ensure that the solutions developed support the Finance department in achieving their strategic and tactical objectives * Lead requirements definition for Finance solutions; Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand their business requirements, informational needs and data sources; Translate these business needs into clearly defined and documented detailed business requirements/ functional requirements inclusive of business use cases, process flows, data flows, traceability matrices as well as report mock-ups; Ensure that processes are implemented to take full advantage of the capabilities of the system * Implement system automation to enhance process efficiency, improve data quality and reduce manual errors * Plan and facilitate user acceptance testing with business stakeholders and project managers to obtain user acceptance test signoff * Lead a small team of business analysts; Facilitate prioritization, resource management and support decision making; Review work products as needed and address escalated issues; Manage team member development including orientation, training, performance management, counseling and disciplinary action as needed * Collaborate with IT leadership and business partners to direct IT investments in support of the overall Finance business strategy; Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives * Maintain regular communications with Finance department managers and business process managers regarding pertinent IT activities