Financial ERP Implementation Specialist (Project-Based)

GKN Aerospace Careers • Westlake, TX

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About The Position

The Financial ERP Implementation Specialist is a hands-on, project-based individual contributor responsible for supporting the configuration, testing, and deployment of a financial ERP system. This role partners closely with Finance, IT, and external implementation partners to ensure financial processes are accurately translated into system functionality and successfully delivered within the project timeline. This position focuses on execution, detailed analysis, and functional expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting systems, or ERP implementations
• Hands-on experience with one or more financial ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, Dynamics)
• Strong understanding of core accounting processes and financial close
• Experience working in project-based or implementation environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate accounting requirements into system functionality
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working independently in a deadline-driven project environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting ERP implementations as a finance SME or functional analyst
• Experience with system testing, data conversion, or financial reporting tools

Responsibilities

• Serve as a finance subject matter expert (SME) during ERP implementation activities
• Support functional configuration and validation of financial modules, including: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Cash Management
• Document business requirements, process flows, and functional specifications
• Execute and support system testing activities
• Validate financial postings, reports, and reconciliations
• Support data migration activities, including data mapping, validation, and reconciliation
• Ensure system design supports accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and internal control requirements
• Validate audit trails, approvals, and segregation of duties within the ERP
• Support financial reporting and close requirements in the new system
• Work closely with Finance, IT, and implementation partners to resolve functional issues
• Participate in status updates and issue resolution meetings
• Escalate risks or gaps with clear recommendations and supporting analysis

Benefits

• Fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities
• Best training on offer in the industry
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging
• Accessible recruitment process

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level