Finance Functional Analyst (SAAS)

Flynn Group•Independence, OH

32d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Functional Analyst is responsible for implementing, enhancing, and supporting cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions that deliver value to the Finance, Real Estate, and Procurement functions. This role assists with functional requirements gathering, solution design, system configuration, testing, and ongoing production support for cloud ERP applications. The Finance Functional Analyst partners closely with business stakeholders to translate business needs into effective system solutions and ensure stable, scalable ERP operations. This position is part of the Enterprise Systems team within the Information Technology organization and collaborates cross functionally to support company objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Finance, or a related field
3-5+ years of IT experience, including 2+ years of hands-on functional configuration in one or more ERP platforms(Workday preferred)
Strong business knowledge in Finance ERP modules (Workday preferred), with emphasis on: General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), Bank Accounting (BA)
Experience supporting Procurement, Real Estate, or related SAAS Applications is a plus
Willing to consider candidates with strong functional experience using and supporting Oracle Finance and SAP 4 HANA Finance
Solid understanding of end-to-end business processes in a shared services or corporate environment
Familiarity with common project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels
Proven ability to take ownership, organize work, and drive tasks to completion while balancing competing priorities
Strong judgement in issue escalation and upward communication
High attention to detail, commitment to quality, and adherence to IT standards and compliance requirements
An excellent sense of humor

Nice To Haves

ERP certification(s) preferred

Responsibilities

Guide project teams through planning, requirements gathering, business process design, system configuration, testing, end user training, and post go live support
Act as a trusted business partner, bridging the gap between functional requirements and Finance ERP system capabilities to deliver optimal solutions (workday preferred)
Analyze current and future state business processes and recommend improvements enabled by ERP functionality
Configure Cloud Finance modules and supporting tools in alignment with approved functional designs and IT standards
Create, maintain, and update critical system artifacts, including: Business and functional requirements, Functional design specifications, Test scripts and test execution results, Training materials and business process documentation
Execute and support unit testing, integration testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and deployment activities
Own and resolve system incidents and problems by: Applying structured troubleshooting techniques, Performing root cause analysis, Coordinating fixes and enhancements, Ensuring timely resolution and communication
Update project tracking tools and provide clear, timely status updates, risks, and issue escalations using sound judgement
Collaborate with technical teams, external vendors, and business users to ensure solutions are delivered on time and within scope
Ensure compliance with internal controls, IT governance standards, and documentation requirements

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision
Retirement and Savings Plan
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedules (In Office Monday - Thursday, Work from Home Friday)
Company Outings
Dining Discounts
On-Site Fitness Center
On-Site Daycare
On-Site Café