Contract Business Analyst

Lee Hecht Harrison

Grand Rapids, MI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$28–$36 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Ad Hoc Financial Modeling, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Budgeting Software, Business Analysis, Business Support, Contract Analysis, Cross-Functional, Data Sets, Decision Support, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Government Regulations, Microsoft Excel, Regulatory Reports, Regulatory Submissions, Trend Analysis, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, MI
POSTED
8 days ago

We are seeking a detail-oriented Contract Business Analyst with a strong financial and data analysis background to support critical budgeting, reporting, and forecasting initiatives. This role will play a key part in helping stabilize workload during a high-demand period while partnering across departments to deliver accurate and actionable financial insights.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead support efforts for the annual budgeting cycle, including coordination with department leaders

  • Extract and analyze financial data from the general ledger to support planning and reporting

  • Develop and distribute budgeting tools/templates and track departmental submissions

  • Consolidate budget data and ensure accuracy of inputs across teams

  • Assist with forecasting, variance analysis, and trend reporting

  • Contribute to monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages

  • Prepare and organize reports required for regulatory or government submission

  • Manage, clean, and structure large datasets to support decision-making

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial inputs and provide insights

  • Assist with year-end close activities and audit preparation

  • Provide ad hoc financial and data analysis to support business needs

Required Technical Skills

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel (required)

  • pivot tables, macros, complex formulas

  • Experience working with financial data, including general ledger activity

  • Exposure to data tools such as Power Query or similar (preferred)

  • Familiarity with ERP

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field preferred

  • Equivalent hands-on experience in accounting, finance, or financial analysis will be considered

  • Solid understanding of core accounting concepts (debits/credits, financial statements)

  • Working knowledge of financial reporting and analysis practices

  • Ability to work independently and manage priorities with minimal supervision

Pay Details: $28.00 to $36.00 per hour

Search managed by: Amaka Mozie

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Lee Hecht Harrison