FreeBalance

Public financial management software for governments

Senior Functional Analyst

Business AnalysisConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeManagua, NicaraguaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Analysis, Accounting, Public Finance, or a related discipline is required.
At least 8 years of progressive functional analysis experience for enterprise-scale applications is required, ideally in GRP, ERP, PFM, IFMIS, or public sector resource planning systems.
Experience working on large, integrated software systems with multiple modules, configurations, and deployment environments is required.
Strong expertise in functional requirements elicitation, documentation, business process modelling, use case definition, and functional specification writing is required.
A solid understanding of Public Financial Management principles, government budgeting processes, accounting, and fiscal controls is required, ideally through direct project exposure.
Familiarity with government operations and how core financial, human resources, procurement, and performance modules interact in a unified application is required.
The ability to read and interpret technical designs, data models, and process flows is required.
Experience with configuration-driven systems, low-code/no-code frameworks, and modular enterprise platforms is required.
The ability to engage with developers on functional design decisions and review proposed technical implementations for alignment with requirements is required.
The ability to facilitate requirements workshops, lead cross-team discussions, and clearly articulate decisions is required.
The ability to mentor junior analysts and contribute to a culture of excellence is required.
Strong analytical problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy are required.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills are required.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines is required.
The ability to travel internationally occasionally for project workshops, governance meetings, and customer engagements is required.

Responsibilities

Translate business requirements and storyboards into clear, structured functional specifications and process models for developers and implementation teams.
Lead workshops with cross-functional stakeholders to refine requirements, validate assumptions, and facilitate alignment on solution design.
Produce functional specifications, business process flows, decision tables, use cases, and mockups that meet quality standards and support traceability.
Understand, document, and validate government Public Financial Management business processes, including budget preparation, budget execution, accounting, financial controls, and performance management within a Government Resource Planning context.
Evaluate the feasibility of proposed functional solutions and their impact on existing systems and processes.
Identify gaps, conflicts, and integration points, and translate them into solution recommendations.
Review technical and functional deliverables for completeness and alignment with requirements.
Contribute to test case development and execution for integration and system verification as needed.
Assist in validating resolved issues and confirming functional correctness.
Recommend improvements to requirements management, functional design processes, and tools to enhance quality and efficiency.
Drive adherence to development methodologies, documentation standards, and quality practices.
Function as a primary point of contact between R&D, QA, and Professional Services teams on assigned features.
Provide expert guidance on functional and configuration decisions to project teams and customer implementation teams.
Communicate progress, risks, and decisions to management and stakeholders.
Present complex functional concepts in understandable terms to technical and non-technical audiences.

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience working on Government Resource Planning or comparable Public Financial Management software implementations in multiple countries.
A background in government or public sector reform environments.
Familiarity with Agile or iterative development practices and enterprise product roadmaps.
Additional languages are a plus.

About FreeBalance FreeBalance is a purpose-led global technology company empowering governments to achieve transparent, accountable, and effective public financial management through its proprietary FreeBalance Accountability Suite™, a comprehensive Government Resource Planning (GRP) solution designed exclusively for the public sector. With over 40 years of experience supporting governments worldwide, FreeBalance drives digital transformation across the entire budget cycle: from policy-based budgeting and accounting to human resource management, performance measurement, treasury and receipts management… all within a scalable, unified platform that supports fiscal transparency, citizen engagement, and data-driven decision-making

As a Senior Functional Analyst, you will serve as the functional bridge between customer requirements, solution design, and development teams, with a focus on government resource planning and public financial management. You will take ownership of translating complex business needs into clear, actionable functional requirements and specifications, contributing to scalable and sustainable GRP solutions that align with government reform programs. This position demands deep experience in functional analysis within large, integrated software systems, preferably in GRP, ERP, PFM, or comparable enterprise systems — and a keen ability to understand government fiscal processes, accounting, budget execution, and system integration. This role reports to the Director, R&D Functional Team, and collaborates daily with Development, QA and the Professional Services teams

Key Responsibilities

Functional Design & Specification
Translate business requirements and storyboards into clear, structured functional
specifications and process models for developers and implementation teams.
Lead workshops with cross-functional stakeholders to refine requirements, validate
assumptions, and facilitate alignment on solution design.
Produce documentation (functional specs, business process flows, decision tables, use
cases, mockups) that meets quality standards and supports traceability.
Governance & Analysis
Understand, document, and validate government PFM business processes, including
budget preparation, budget execution, accounting, financial controls, and performance
management within a GRP context.
Evaluate the feasibility of proposed functional solutions and their impact on existing systems and processes.
Identify gaps, conflicts, and integration points; translate them into solution recommendations.
Quality Assurance Support
Review technical and functional deliverables for completeness and alignment with requirements.
Contribute to test case development and execution for integration and system verification as needed.
Assist in validating resolved issues and confirming functional correctness.
Continuous Improvement
Recommend improvements to requirements management, functional design processes,and tools to enhance quality and efficiency.
Drive adherence to FreeBalance’s development methodologies, documentation
standards, and quality practices.
Cross-Team Collaboration
Function as a primary point of contact between R&D, QA, and the Professional Services teams on assigned features.
Provide expert guidance on functional and configuration decisions to project teams and
customer implementation teams.
Communication & Reporting
Clearly communicate progress, risks, and decisions to management and stakeholders.
Present complex functional concepts in understandable terms to technical and
non-technical audiences.

Experience & Qualification

Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Analysis,
Accounting, Public Finance, or a related discipline.
Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in functional analysis for enterprise-scale
applications: ideally within GRP, ERP, PFM, IFMIS, or public sector resource planning systems.
Proven track record of working on large, integrated software systems with multiple
modules, configurations, and deployment environments.
Functional & Domain Expertise
Strong expertise in functional requirements elicitation, documentation, business process
modelling, use case definition, and functional specification writing.
Solid understanding of Public Financial Management (PFM) principles, government
budgeting processes, accounting, and fiscal controls — ideally from direct project exposure.
Familiarity with government operations and how core financial, human resources,
procurement, and performance modules interact in a unified application
Technical Acumen
Comfortable reading and interpreting technical designs, data models, and process flows.
Experience with configuration-driven systems, low-code/no-code frameworks, and
modular enterprise platforms.
Capability to engage with Developers on functional design decisions and to review
proposed technical implementations for alignment with requirements.
Interpersonal & Leadership
A professional and confident communicator, capable of facilitating requirements
workshops, leading cross-team discussions, and articulating decisions with clarity.
Demonstrated ability to mentor junior analysts and contribute to a culture of excellence.
Other
Strong analytical problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent written & verbal English communication skills; additional languages are a plus.
Organized, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to travel internationally occasionally for project workshops, governance meetings,and customer engagements.

Preferred (Asset) Experience

Prior experience working on GRP or comparable Public Financial Management software implementations in multiple countries.
Background in government or public sector reform environments. ● Familiarity with Agile / iterative development practices and enterprise product roadmaps.

Why This Role Matters

FreeBalance’s GRP solutions support whole-of-government digital transformation, enabling transparent, accountable public financial operations across budgeting, treasury, human resources, procurement, and performance reporting modules in diverse government environments. As a Senior Functional Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in shaping functional design that ensures both customer satisfaction and product scalability.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

FreeBalance is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce to increase the representation of the designated groups based on each country’s legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective labour law throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

About the Company

FreeBalance

Public financial management software for governments

FreeBalance supplies public financial management software for governments and public sector bodies. Its core product is a modular Government Resource Planning (GRP) system that helps plan, track, and report on public finances with a focus on transparency and governance, and it includes components for fiscal transparency portals, performance management, and expenditure management. A key difference is its emphasis on co-creation with governments, customer-led customization, and a mix of software, services, and training provided by the FreeBalance Academy to build capacity. The goal is to improve governance, boost fiscal transparency, and support public sector reforms to achieve better outcomes and reduce corruption.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Series B
Total funding: $5.6M
Headquarters: Ottawa, Canada
Founded: 1984

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