We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Business Systems Analyst - Financial Analyst to join our dynamic team in Rockford, IL. As a JD Edwards Business Analyst, you will specialize in Finance Modules, including G/L, A/R, A/P, F/A, Intercompany Accounting, and Manufacturing Accounting. In this role, you will optimize technical systems, provide end-user support, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Your responsibilities will include business analysis and design, troubleshooting issues, system and integration testing of enhancements, implementing enhancements, configuring system settings, and developing cost-effective solutions. Additionally, you will participate in the planning, preparation, development, support, and execution of system, integration, and regression testing cycles aligned to release design specifications.
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Job Description:
Utilize JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (JDE 9.2) to manage Finance processes, such as general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, intercompany accounting in a multi-currency environment, budgeting, job cost, and project cost. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient finance and costing operations. Acquire knowledge of bank integrations and related automation for account receivable, accounts payable, and bank reconciliation. Configure and maintain financial systems, including AAI setup, new company, new warehouse, or new manufacturing facility setups, Distribution and Manufacturing Automatic Accounting Instructions (DMAAI), etc. Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues reported in various financial integrity reports within the JDE system. Provide training and support to end-users on JDE Finance functionalities, such as month-end/year-end/1099 processing. Analyze data and generate reports to monitor key performance indicators and identify areas for improvement. Participate in system upgrades, tools upgrade, and enhancements related to JDE finance, distribution, and manufacturing modules. Stay updated on industry best practices and trends in finance technology to optimize the use of the JDE system.
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
Provide support for primary-use applications and functional areas within the Business Solutions team.
Act as the primary Subject Matter Expert in 1-2 business functions, such as Financial Modules, Inventory Costing, Job Cost, Project Cost, Manufacturing Accounting, Sales Order Processing, Procure to Pay, Master Data Management, and Supply Chain or Inventory Management.
Continuously develop and enhance your knowledge of business functions to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
Participate in analyzing and designing system solutions. Provide guidance to development teams using a standard SDLC model from Concept through Analysis/Requirements, Development, Quality Assurance, Implementation, and Decommission.
Assess the impact of proposed solutions on the business. Develop use cases to explain and demonstrate business requirements/specifications to the IT team and contribute a business perspective during design reviews.
Apply ITIL-type methodologies to manage functional and technical issues. Handle incident management, assist in technical investigations to identify root causes, and create mitigation plans for user processes.
Analyze and recommend improvements to business processes and technology. Design and execute training for customers, help desk personnel, and system developers on new and existing processes.
Manage issue resolution with appropriate urgency, negotiating and resolving conflicts with customers, helpdesk personnel, and developers. Escalate issues to management and senior leadership as needed.
Independently manage small projects, leading application, infrastructure, and business resources using the SDLC model.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with business and technical partners, as well as customers, to enhance system efficiency and IT support.
Be prepared for both domestic and international travel as required (<15%).
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience:
Hold a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related experience or have a High School Diploma and 10+ years of specific experience.
Possess 5+ years’ experience in a business analysis role, preferably in a multi-location organization in a 24x7 environment (GxP and Distribution environment is a plus).
Have experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne supporting ERP applications in a global environment with multiple manufacturing and distribution centers and 24/7 operations.
Demonstrate working knowledge of business processes, system development, and process improvements.
Proficient in gathering business requirements, process flows, and use cases.
Exhibit experience with modeling and mapping as-is and to-be business processes.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Be an expert in Microsoft Office.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Costing, Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
Have experience with JD Edwards tools, such as Watch List, E1Pages, Orchestrations, Form Extensions, and UDOs.
Assist with potential M&A proposals.
Experience with Hubble/DAS Reporting.
Knowledge of EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) integrations.
Possess Project Management experience.
