SASAAS Application Analyst / Business Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis of SaaS applications, including cost/benefit analysis, ROI, usage trends, and optimization opportunities.
• Manage vendor relationships, including contract negotiation, renewals, compliance, and service-level monitoring.
• Maintain a comprehensive inventory of SaaS applications, ensuring alignment with organizational needs and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, IT, and Business Units to assess application value, consolidation opportunities, and budget impacts.
• Develop and deliver presentations and recommendations to the executive committee, highlighting key findings, risks, and opportunities.
• Monitor SaaS market trends, benchmarks, and emerging vendors to inform strategic planning.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, data security, and licensing agreements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, SaaS management, or IT procurement/vendor management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced proficiency in Excel/financial modeling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership.
• Knowledge of SaaS contract structures, pricing models, and vendor ecosystems.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work across multiple teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SaaS Management Platforms (e.g., Zylo, BetterCloud, Vendr, or similar).
• Familiarity with IT asset management and procurement processes.
• Strong negotiation skills with proven vendor management experience.
• Market & competitive research experience, including the ability to identify key features and target customers.
• Structured thinking & analysis, including the ability to categorize tools, identify overlaps, gaps, and differentiation.
• Product & technical literacy, including understanding concepts like APIs, Cloud Platforms, Automation, Mainframe.
• Communication skills, including the ability to write summaries, highlight insights not just data, and make recommendations.