Lead Systems Analyst, Finance

The Finance-Lead Systems Analyst provides business expertise in one or multiple business functions. In partnership with business owners, this role will focus on supporting and optimizing business units that have already gone live on Dynamics. This position will work with the Business Units to define change requests and optimization projects. Based on the business case, they will facilitate the prioritization process and manage the implementation accordingly. The Analyst will lead the design and implementation of these activities, leveraging industry best practice processes and system capabilities needed to optimize business results. This includes understanding existing business processes, defining requirements for continued optimization and future changes, evaluating gaps, and working with technical experts to find solutions. Depending on the project stage, this resource will also be involved in the new deployments.

Lead and facilitate the resolution of production support issues in the respective functional area

Be responsive in dealing with production issues depending on severity and priority

Perform root cause and trend analysis to resolve problems thoroughly

Lead and facilitate the definition and implementation of optimum end-to-end processes for the business

Provide functional expertise and guide solution design to ensure successful and planned business outcomes

Conduct requirements, fit-gap, solution, etc. workshops, plus work with business function leads and/or representatives from other areas to ensure seamless integration with their processes

Collaborates with other functional team members to develop standard/global processes where possible while ensuring regional and local needs

Identify software gaps, evaluate and provide alternative solutions and recommendations, and work with business owners and team members to determine a satisfactory approach

Lead and facilitate the delivery of project deliverables required to ensure an effectively functioning system (ERP, CRM, etc.) Lead development, review, and approval of requirements for the system (ERP, CRM, etc.), reporting, KPIs, and analytics Participates in the analysis and design of any necessary modification; works closely with development team members on the development, testing, and implementation of the required modifications Leads testing plans and scenarios development, test execution, and results tracking, ensuring all aspects of system functions are thoroughly tested through all phases Participates in the development and documentation of security requirements for all users

Lead development, review, and approval of requirements for the system (ERP, CRM, etc.), reporting, KPIs, and analytics

Participates in the analysis and design of any necessary modification; works closely with development team members on the development, testing, and implementation of the required modifications

Leads testing plans and scenarios development, test execution, and results tracking, ensuring all aspects of system functions are thoroughly tested through all phases

Participates in the development and documentation of security requirements for all users

Deployment testing

Ensure business units are ready for systems migrations (ERP, CRM, etc.) Leads training requirements definition, authoring, and testing Works the Change Management process and functional team members to develop a comprehensive change management plan, including user documentation

Leads training requirements definition, authoring, and testing

Works the Change Management process and functional team members to develop a comprehensive change management plan, including user documentation

Work in collaboration with business owners and leaders to provide ongoing review and support of ERP, CRM, and key business system processes to ensure the business maintains and improves the use of the delivered business solution Conduct post-implementation audits Continue to identify optimization opportunities for processes and systems usage Support issue/incident resolution Provide support for assessment and requirements for business-requested changes

Conduct post-implementation audits

Continue to identify optimization opportunities for processes and systems usage

Support issue/incident resolution

Provide support for assessment and requirements for business-requested changes

Keep current with knowledge and expertise critical for success; attend training sessions, workshops, and other learning opportunities to increase related knowledge and other applicable skills (e.g., documentation, test case development, change management, communication, or leadership)

As the Lead works to develop junior staff by training and coaching on best practices and career paths

Up to 40% Travel as projects or business requires

Occasional weekend work as needed to support deployments or other issues

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Computer Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience

System certifications in any of the following areas are required: D365 CE, D365 ERP Finance and Operations, etc.

Technical certifications in the following areas are a plus: Microsoft Power Automate, PowerApps, etc.

Training on IIBA BABOK a plus

Project Management training from PMI or PMP certification is a plus

Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) training and certification are a plus

Minimum of 10 years of experience in the information technology field, with at least 8 years experience supporting or implementing business systems, including ERP, CRM, etc.

Minimum of 3 years experience supporting or implementing ERP systems, preferably with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations

Experience in a business role is a plus

Experience in a global multi-site manufacturing company is a plus

Experience with at least 5 entire life cycle ERP migration projects preferably with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations

Expert level knowledge in multiple modules of an ERP system

Deep knowledge of finance processes, including typical automation requirements and interactions across other business processes

Knowledge and experience in system execution of business processes and best practices, such as financial closing, consolidation, reporting, auditing, compliance, and tax.

General financial troubleshooting of G/L and corporate reporting requirements

Strong understanding of various financial costing methods, including project accounting

Strong understanding of the management and tracking of fixed assets

Functional Success Drivers: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

Communication (Interpersonal)

Analysis Skills (Intellectual)

Problem-Solving (Intellectual)

Leading Edge (Intellectual)

Persuasion (Interpersonal)

Experience (Intellectual)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

Signode is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, including providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation in applying for this position, please contact us at [email protected].

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Signode participates in E-Verify and will provide the Department of Homeland Security your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.