Functional Analysts help organizations turn business goals into effective systems, processes, and technology solutions. They connect business stakeholders with technical teams by clarifying needs, documenting requirements, and assessing how applications and workflows can better support day-to-day operations. Explore vetted Functional Analyst opportunities on Ladders, including roles paying $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by industry and employer, but Functional Analysts commonly gather and analyze business requirements, map existing processes, identify gaps, and recommend improvements. They may write functional specifications, support system configuration, coordinate user acceptance testing, investigate issues, and help teams prepare for new tools or process changes.
Employers often seek strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with experience translating stakeholder needs into clear documentation. Familiarity with business process modeling, enterprise applications, data analysis, and project delivery methods can be valuable. Some positions require expertise in a particular platform, industry, or functional area, such as finance, human resources, supply chain, or customer operations.
Functional Analysts work across technology, consulting, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and other sectors. Depending on experience and focus, career paths may lead to senior or lead analyst roles, product ownership, business analysis, solution consulting, or management. Browse Ladders to discover vetted Functional Analyst jobs and find opportunities aligned with your expertise and career goals.
Financial Application Support Specialist
$85K - $105K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing financial application support. Leverage your expertise in ERP and CRM systems to troubleshoot, analyze data, and improve processes across Accounting, Finance...
5 days ago
Conseiller(ère) fonctionnel - IA
$80K - $95K *
Join us in bridging business needs with AI solutions. Analyze, document, and translate requirements to enhance user experience and ensure compliance while collaborating with stakeholders to drive inno...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Analyze and evaluate commercial loan requests, assessing borrower financials and credit risk. Prepare recommendations for lending decisions while ensuring compliance and supporting portfolio managemen...
Today
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by analyzing and underwriting commercial loans, assessing credit risk, and collaborating with banking partners to support sound lending decisions and portfolio management...
Today
$70K - $116K *
Unlock potential by leading a dynamic Treasury Finance team, managing daily operations, and ensuring compliance. Drive process improvements while collaborating across departments to enhance financial...
1 week ago
FP&A Financial Analyst III- (B3)
$92K - $126K *
Join a team that's transforming financial insights into strategic actions. This role supports FP&A for Manufacturing and Supply Chain, partnering with stakeholders to enhance reporting, forecasting, a...
1 week ago
Senior Analyst, Technical Records
$80K - $95K *
Manage the audit and delivery of aircraft engine technical records. Ensure compliance and accuracy throughout the asset lifecycle while collaborating with various stakeholders to support engine acquis...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Empower strategic decision-making by delivering insightful financial analyses, budgeting, and forecasting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting processes and drive organization...
6 days ago
Navy Financial Analyst - (Navy Yard - Washington, D.C. *Hybrid)
$80K - $95K *
Transform financial operations by analyzing budgets, supporting program offices, and ensuring compliance with DoD policies. Collaborate with leadership to optimize funding strategies and enhance finan...
2 days ago
Senior Analyst, Strategic Initiatives
$90K - $110K *
Reimagine strategic analysis by leveraging data to drive insights, optimize profitability, and inform executive decisions. Collaborate across teams to automate reporting and enhance performance foreca...
1 week ago
Systems Analyst I - Application Support
$77K - $115K *
Transform construction operations by supporting critical applications, ensuring they are secure, reliable, and aligned with business needs. Collaborate with teams to enhance application performance an...
Today
Lifecycle Acquisition Analyst-SME
$120K - $145K *
Lead strategic acquisition initiatives, interfacing with senior executives to manage complex program portfolios. Drive compliance and efficiency in procurement actions while shaping long-term acquisit...
Today
$80K - $95K *
Drive impactful change by enhancing financial management systems, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Lead projects, provide expert guidance, and support resourc...
4 days ago
Lifecycle Acquisition Analyst-SME
$120K - $145K *
Oversee strategic acquisition planning and program management for complex portfolios, interfacing with senior executives to ensure alignment with agency objectives and compliance in procurement action...
Today
Lifecycle Acquisition Analyst-SME
$110K - $130K *
Transform strategic acquisition processes by providing expert program management support for complex portfolios. Collaborate with senior executives to ensure alignment with agency objectives and enhan...
Yesterday
$91K - $128K *
Join a team that's at the forefront of healthcare technology, supporting clinical applications and device integrations for Cardiology, Neurology, and Sleep services. Contribute to system enhancements...
4 weeks ago
$91K - $128K *
Join our team as you support and optimize Epic applications, enhancing patient scheduling and access workflows across the organization. Collaborate within an innovative environment to tackle challenge...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive financial planning and business control for a US clinic network, collaborating with leaders to enhance cost discipline and margin performance while owning the P&L and supporting operational exce...
1 week ago
Program Analyst, PGME - Family Medicine
$70K - $112K *
Shape the future of Family Medicine programs by providing advanced analytical and project support. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance governance, accreditation readiness, and program delivery th...
6 days ago
$78K - $101K *
Transform your career by leading complex IT systems analysis and project implementation. Collaborate with city departments to enhance municipal systems, optimize workflows, and drive efficiency throug...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $94K *
Elevate quality assurance by designing and executing risk-based test strategies across applications, integrations, and data platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure operational readiness and...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by joining our dynamic team as a Quality Engineer, where you'll design and implement automated testing strategies for mobile and web applications, ensuring high-quality digital produc...
1 week ago
Senior Analyst, Derivatives Confirmations, CA
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert product support in trade confirmations and static data management, ensuring operational risk mitigation and compliance in the dynamic world of commodit...
5 days ago
Senior Analyst, Derivatives Confirmations, CA
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance trade confirmation processes in the Derivatives Confirmations Group, focusing on commodities and FX. Collaborate with internal partners to ensure compliance and mitigate...
5 days ago
$82K - $88K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on solving complex defense challenges. Collaborate with experts to analyze multi-domain operations and contribute to U.S. national security through i...
6 days ago
What is a Functional Analyst?
A Functional Analyst evaluates business needs and helps translate them into system requirements, process improvements, and practical technology solutions. The role often bridges business stakeholders and technical teams.
What does a Functional Analyst do day to day?
Day-to-day work may include interviewing stakeholders, documenting requirements, mapping workflows, assessing system functionality, coordinating testing, and helping resolve functional issues.
What skills are important for Functional Analyst jobs?
Commonly valued skills include requirements analysis, process mapping, clear written and verbal communication, critical thinking, documentation, and familiarity with relevant business systems or platforms.
Where do Functional Analysts work?
Functional Analysts work in many industries, including technology, consulting, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. Their work may focus on a specific department, business process, or enterprise platform.
How can I find Functional Analyst jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Use Ladders to explore vetted professional job listings, review role requirements, and identify Functional Analyst opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more.