LanceSoft

Business Analyst


Pay63.14 - 89.85 / hour
LocationHouston/Texas
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 25-229499

      Job Details:
      Client: Harris County
      Department Harris County Toll Road Authority
      Job id : HCT-06
      Title: Business Analyst
      Duration: 6/9/2025 – 4 Years
      Location: 7701 Wilshire Place Dr. Houston, TX 77040
      Shift Timings: Mon – Fri – 7:30am – 4:30pm CST
      Position: Onsite

      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.

      ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
      • 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.
      • Experience with Power BI or equivalent system.
      • Familiarity with cost and budget planning tools.

  • About the company

      Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization, and a pioneer in providing premium end-to-end Global Workforce Solutions and IT Services to diverse clients across various domains.

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