[Remote] System / Business Analyst (PeopleSoft, ServiceNow, Procurement & Financial Operations) NYC - Month Contract

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Next Generation, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented System / Business Analyst to support procurement and financial operations within a technology-driven environment. The role involves managing procurement processes, monitoring contract renewals, and providing financial and operational analysis to support various business units.

Responsibilities

• Create and process requisitions within PeopleSoft Procurement modules, ensuring proper documentation, business justification, and budget availability
• Monitor active software licensing, maintenance, support, and service agreements to ensure timely renewals and uninterrupted operations
• Coordinate with IT leadership, project teams, procurement personnel, and vendors to resolve purchasing and contract-related issues
• Maintain accurate contract records and support compliance with organizational procurement policies and procedures
• Assist with vendor engagement activities and contract lifecycle tracking through ServiceNow Asset and Contract Management
• Track planned versus actual expenditures across technology and cybersecurity initiatives
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, accrual, and financial reconciliation activities
• Analyze spending trends, identify budget variances, and provide recommendations to stakeholders
• Generate recurring and ad hoc reports related to procurement activity, contract spending, and departmental budgets
• Deliver timely financial, procurement, and operational metrics to management
• Track consultant and professional services engagements utilizing the Beeline Vendor Management System
• Process requisitions and purchase orders to support consulting and contractor engagements
• Assist with onboarding activities for consultants, contractors, and professional services resources
• Coordinate with hiring managers, procurement teams, and vendors to ensure timely resource onboarding and contract administration
• Develop and maintain operational reports, dashboards, and analytical summaries
• Support data collection, validation, and reporting activities related to technology spending and vendor performance
• Assist management with financial analysis, contract reviews, and procurement planning initiatives
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of procurement and financial data

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered
• 1–3+ years of experience supporting procurement, financial analysis, budgeting, contract administration, or business operations
• Experience working with: PeopleSoft Procurement and Financial Modules
• ServiceNow Asset and Contract Management
• Beeline Vendor Management System
• Basic understanding of IT hardware, software, licensing, and technology asset management
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage high-volume workloads accurately and independently
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including: XLOOKUP
• Pivot Tables
• Power Query
• Complex formulas and financial modeling
• Working knowledge of SQL and/or Python for data extraction and analysis
• Experience developing dashboards and reporting solutions using: Power BI
• Tableau
• Looker
• Experience supporting technology budgeting, forecasting, and spend management initiatives
• Understanding of CapEx and OpEx budgeting concepts
• Familiarity with cloud consumption and billing models including: AWS
• Microsoft Azure
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Experience with SaaS subscription management, software licensing, and vendor cost optimization
• Experience performing variance analysis and financial forecasting
• Ability to track actual expenditures against approved budgets
• Experience identifying budget risks, spending anomalies, and cost-saving opportunities
• Ability to convert complex financial and procurement data into clear business insights
• Proven ability to work effectively with IT, Finance, Procurement, HR, and external vendors
• Strong focus on accuracy when reviewing invoices, contracts, budget reports, and procurement documentation
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with changing priorities and evolving business needs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally across all organizational levels

Benefits

• Competitive Consultant hourly rate range based on experience and education of approximately $45 to $55 an hour

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