Functional Analyst Jobs

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.

What Does a Functional Analyst Do?

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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 Analyst Career Opportunities

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.

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$103K - $161K *

Unlock potential by leading demand planning efforts, analyzing sales trends to enhance forecast accuracy, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align strategies and improve inventory manage...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Analyze and manage financial operations for sponsored research projects, ensuring compliance with funding guidelines. Collaborate with teams to provide fiscal oversight, budget management, and reporti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career forward by providing financial insights and analysis to enhance decision-making within a dynamic robotics environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support planning, fo...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $85K *

Transform financial data into actionable insights by supporting FP&A activities, including forecasting, reporting, and expense management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence strategi...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $90K *

Optimize incident management and operational awareness to enhance IT services, ensuring swift issue resolution and strategic communication with key stakeholders in a fast-paced agency environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower financial strategy by analyzing data, enhancing reporting, and collaborating across teams to drive insights and efficiency in FP&A processes using advanced analytics and automation tools...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $160K *

Transform engineering program management by developing and maintaining detailed schedules. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely project execution, utilizing advanced scheduling tools to integrate a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Champion innovative solutions by designing robust, cloud-native architectures and leading engineering teams to create scalable systems across diverse platforms in a dynamic, greenfield environment...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $173K *

Oversee a team of policy analysts to conduct impactful research and inform public policy discussions, focusing on economic well-being for low- to moderate-income communities. Collaborate with diverse...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $130K *

Transform public policy discussions by leading a team of analysts to conduct impactful research. Collaborate with diverse experts to enhance economic well-being for low- to moderate-income communities...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing federal budget management by delivering strategic insights and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage a $90M+ IT budget, driving efficiency and tran...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of designing and maintaining Oracle database structures, optimizing PL/SQL code, and ensuring efficient data flow. Collaborate with a team to support enterprise applications and lead da...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing high-quality clinical psychological services. This role involves psychological assessments, crisis interventions, and supervision of staff, all while ensuring...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$70K - $95K *

Drive actuarial analysis for large commercial accounts, ensuring pricing adequacy and profitability. Collaborate with underwriters to evaluate complex portfolios and enhance analytical processes, supp...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $112K *

Join a team that's enhancing cybersecurity by analyzing network activity, responding to incidents, and maintaining a Cyber Threat Intelligence Database to protect critical information systems from thr...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $126K *

Empower mission success by providing strategic leadership and support as an Operations Analyst. Drive impactful outcomes through effective management of information and analysis products for critical...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower cross-functional teams to define and deliver digital product profiles and recipe libraries, ensuring seamless integration and usability across systems while driving innovation in product devel...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Shape the future of organizational success by leading cross-functional initiatives, analyzing complex needs, and translating them into actionable requirements that drive effective solutions and inform...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $198K *

Empower your career by leveraging your FMS expertise to manage complex security cooperation projects, ensuring effective program execution and stakeholder collaboration while advising on critical issu...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $125K *

Lead the charge in enhancing enterprise integration solutions by collaborating with stakeholders, configuring middleware tools, and troubleshooting data issues to ensure seamless data movement and sys...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Drive financial insights by analyzing provider compensation and FP&A functions. Collaborate across teams to deliver accurate reports and recommendations, ensuring informed decision-making as the organ...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$95K - $115K *

Champion healthcare solutions by managing integrations and providing expert support. Drive projects and improve processes as a Senior Interface Analyst in a dynamic and innovative environment, ensurin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive financial insights and reporting for North America, enhancing profitability and efficiency through data analysis and strategic forecasting. Collaborate with diverse teams to support informed dec...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$71K - $119K *

Join our dynamic team to enhance client relationships and drive innovative solutions in the life sciences sector. Leverage data analytics and AI to deliver impactful services, ensuring client satisfac...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $186K *

Join our team to lead data-driven initiatives that enhance enterprise analytics. You'll manage cross-functional projects, translate business needs into actionable insights, and shape the future of our...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Functional Analyst?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional job listings, review role requirements, and identify Functional Analyst opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more.