Business Systems Analyst (Finance)

About the role

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company building next-generation orbital infrastructure and commercial human spaceflight services, including the Axiom Station successor to the International Space Station and advanced spacesuits for lunar and deep-space missions. We seek a Business Systems Analyst (Finance) to serve as a critical liaison between Finance and IT, translating business and technical needs into documented processes and functional requirements, with a primary focus on the Deltek Costpoint ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Finance stakeholders to gather, document, and validate business requirements for system enhancements, reports, and integrations.
• Serve as a liaison between Finance and IT, ensuring business needs are accurately translated into technical specifications.
• Document current-state and future-state business processes, workflows, and data flows related to financial systems.
• Support the design, testing, and deployment of new applications, integrations, and system upgrades affecting financial operations.
• Analyze existing financial processes to identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and efficiency improvements.
• Assist in configuring, testing, and troubleshooting Costpoint modules (e.g., GL, AP, AR, Billing, Project Costing) in coordination with IT and finance teams.
• Develop functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria for system changes.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT), including test plan development, execution, and defect tracking.
• Create and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials.
• Support data mapping and validation efforts for system integrations and migrations.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops with finance and IT teams to align requirements, priorities, and timelines.
• Provide ongoing support for system issues, working with IT and vendors to resolve problems affecting financial operations.
• Assist in change management activities, including communication and training for end users.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 10+ years of experience as a business analyst, systems analyst, or similar role supporting finance or accounting functions.

Core Skills

• Experience working with ERP systems required; direct experience with Deltek Costpoint strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience gathering business requirements and translating them into functional or technical specifications.
• Experience supporting system implementations, upgrades, or integrations.
• Familiarity with financial processes such as general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, project accounting, or billing.
• Strong business process documentation and requirements-gathering skills.
• Proficiency in creating process flows, workflow diagrams, and data flow documentation.
• Working knowledge of ERP system configuration and functionality.
• Ability to write clear functional specifications and user stories.
• Experience with UAT planning, execution, and defect management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office and process visualization tools such as Visio and Nintex Process Manager.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with SQL or basic data querying skills a plus.
• Project coordination or project management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint (configuration, reporting, or module administration).
• Experience with other ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Workday).
• Experience with system integrations, middleware, or API-based data exchanges.
• Knowledge of government contracting, project-based accounting, or DCAA compliance requirements.
• Business analysis certification (e.g., CBAP, CCBA, PMI-PBA) or equivalent.
• Experience with reporting/BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Cognos, Crystal Reports).
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
• Prior experience partnering directly with Business Systems Analysts or similar functional/business analyst roles on enterprise software projects.
• Familiarity with TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) is a plus.

Work Environment

• Generally an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• May require access to export controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, ITAR, or EAR; final candidates may be subject to additional export control screening.
• May be required to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.

Physical Requirements

• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time).
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
• Uses standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.).