Senior Business Systems Analyst Hiring and Salary Trends Management Resources

Senior Business Systems Analyst Hiring and Salary Trends Management ResourcesSenior Business Systems Analyst Hiring and Salary Trends Management ResourcesAttention skilled geschftliches miteinander systems analysts in accounting and finance Employers want you.According to the latest Robert Half Salary Guide for Accounting and Finance, business systems analysts, including senior-level professionals, are in high demand.If you are a business systems analyst conducting an employment search this year, here are five hiring and salary trends for your profession that you should know1. Talent shortages persistThe Salary Guide reports that companies are capitalizing on growth opportunities and launching new revenue-generating initiatives. However, at the same time, many employers struggle to find highly skilled business systems professionals.2. Employers are demanding when it comes to skillsEmployers seek business systems analysts with a strong foundation in finance, business management, data analysis and technology. As big data continues to change the way many things are done in companies, managers seek business systems analysts who also have experience with business intelligence software such as IBM Cognos, Oracle Hyperion and MicroStrategy, as well as an understanding of advanced modeling techniques and SQL.3. Senior-level jobs require senior-level salariesBusiness systems analysts are expected to see some of the higher jumps in base pay next year, with 5.1 percent to 5.2 percent increases projected for senior analysts and managers, respectively. These figures compare to the average increase for accounting and finance positions of 4.7 percent.In addition to offering competitive compensation, companies are making a point to provide coveted perks such as telecommuting, flexible hours, additional vacation days, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.4. Business systems projects abound - especially for consultantsIn a recent Robert Half Management Resources surv ey, 61 percent of chief financial officers said they are likely to engage financial consultants or project professionals for business systems and performance improvement initiatives. This is up 13 points from a similar survey conducted just two years earlier.5. Now could be a good time to become a consultantAs noted above, companies without the requisite business systems expertise in-house or with specific systems initiatives on the agenda are often turning to experienced project consultants to complement their core team and bring in a fresh perspective.Research for the Salary Guide backs this up, as well. The guide notes that many businesses are seeking individuals who are proficient in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, integrated financial reporting systems, cloud computing platforms, and information security and data mining tools. Many are also looking for skilled professionals to help with systems conversions projects.Download the Salary GuideLooking for business syste ms consulting projects and positions? Explore our siteto find employment opportunities in your area.Search JobsAdditional resources2016 Robert Half Salary Guide Foretells of ConsultantOpportunitiesResearch for our latest Salary Guide suggests many employers will need to engage skilled consultants this year. Read this post to learn which specializationsare expected to be in high demand.Working With a Staffing Firm 5 Benefits for Consultants Working with a staffing firm can help tischset both experienced consultants and those just entering the field on a course for career success. Here are five reasons, in addition to attractive compensation, consultants should consider working with a reputable staffing firm.Testimonials Find out what experienced consultants have to say about working with Robert Half Management Resources.This post was originally published in October2014 and has been updated to reflect more current information.