IT Business Analyst III

Job Summary

Title: IT Business Analyst III
Location: Chandler, Arizona (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 12 months

We are seeking an IT Business Analyst with a strong background in financial reporting. This role is responsible for managing all financial inputs for the corporate forecast, including staffing plans, contract accruals, and balancing to targets. The ideal candidate will develop financial forecasts, coordinate monthly and quarterly reporting processes, and ensure technology managers execute within budget.

• Manage all inputs into finance for the corporate forecast, including staffing plans, attrition factors, and contract accruals.
• Develop financial forecasts and ensure technology managers execute within a 1% variance.
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly reporting processes in partnership with finance, technology managers, and portfolio delivery leads.
• Track employee joiners and leavers and maintain the staffing plan dashboard.
• Follow up with managers on hiring and escalating any barriers or issues.
• Check and report on corporate finance variance drivers.
• Monitor capacity and forecast allocations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Partner with the portfolio governance and financial team to monitor changes in funding and assess the impact on staffing plans.

• Demonstrated background in financial reporting, including forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Prior experience in a finance or business support role, with exposure to corporate forecasting and headcount reporting.
• Experience with financial tools such as PMMT, TPAS, and WMP.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including lookups and pivot tables.
• Strong analytical, financial management, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to decompose complex issues and drive timely decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with executive presence.

Pay Rate: $40.00/hr - $46.18/hr the specific rate will be within this range and determined by factors such as local market, experience, education, and skill set.

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, 401(k), ESPP, and employee assistance programs. Additional professional development resources and certifications are available.

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.