Functional Analyst – Financial Operations & Business Analysis

Our client, a prominent organization in the social and administrative sector, is seeking a Functional Analyst to support a strategic multi-year digital transformation program. This role involves translating complex financial and business needs into technical specifications while managing data migrations and platform integrations for a core management system.

Responsibilities: elaborate business rules, data mapping, and interface/API specifications for core administrative systems; translate complex financial processes such as accounting, SEPA payments, and settlements into clear functional requirements and user stories; map as-is and to-be business processes to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for workflow optimization; coordinate with developers, product owners, and external suppliers to align on functionality and priorities; perform functional testing and verify data migrations to ensure the accuracy of financial calculations and system consistency; maintain comprehensive functional documentation and support key user training through release notes and demonstrations.

Requirements: 7+ years of experience as a Functional Analyst in complex or regulated sectors like finance or the public sector; expertise in data modeling and process analysis focused on financial flows and SEPA payments; experience with ERP systems, data migrations, and functional integrations; proficiency in data processing, database structures, and query development; hands-on experience with Azure DevOps or comparable ticketing and test management platforms; experience using AI tools for analysis and documentation with the ability to critically evaluate outputs; experience performing functional testing and data validation; analytical and detail-oriented with a structured approach to solving complex problems; diplomatic and solution-oriented mindset to multidisciplinary team collaboration; fluent in Dutch and French with a professional level of English.

Nice to haves: experience with Power BI, Excel analysis, and SharePoint; professional certification such as IREB CPRE, CBAP, or Agile BA; Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Economics, IT, or a related field.

Offer: start date 01/11/2026, duration 11 months, location Brussels, working model hybrid, contract open to both permanent employees and freelancers.