IFS ERP Financial Analyst

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. Job Summary: The IFS ERP Financial Analyst will be responsible for working with the finance and accounting teams in the Teledyne Marine Businesses to help optimize/automate their business processes and environment. This position will be a mixture of project initiatives and support. Responsibilities include analyzing business processes and driving improvements within the Teledyne Marine business unit through collaboration with the IFS Core Team and key business system users. Scope is focused on IFS functionality, testing modifications, testing system patches, implementing system changes, training users on IFS functionality, and troubleshooting issues within the IFS ERP system in a cross-functional team environment. Areas of concentration for this position are financial (AP, AR, GL, and Projects), but functional knowledge of other areas would be a plus.

Requirements

Knowledge of and experience in the manufacturing industry
Strong knowledge of the IFS financial modules
Basic understanding of databases and experience working with SQL or similar query tools is preferred
Strong analytical capabilities
Ability to listen, gather and document business requirements and translate into functional processes
Proven ability to gain expertise in new applications
Able to clearly communicate with IT and Business (individuals and teams)
Customer service focused
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in accounting, finance, a related field, or equivalent experience.
Advanced knowledge and in-depth experience with IFS ERP systems.
Understanding of databases and experience working with SQL or similar query tools.
Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook, Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.)
IT security concepts and best practices (e.g. Microsoft, Cisco, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of other IFS modules is a plus
Knowledge and experience in the use of Query Builder is preferred
Any knowledge and experience in the use of IFS Report Designer is preferred
Other ERP experience is also a plus.
5 years of work experience with IFS ERP Apps10 or IFS Cloud preferred.

Responsibilities

Optimize and improve accounting/finance business processes.
Assist with new implementations, requirements gathering, analysis, and support.
Review, analyze, evaluate, and document business requirements.
Configure and troubleshoot posting controls.
Analyze workflows, business processes and applications to enhance, automate, and expedite process improvements.
Review, analyze, evaluate, and document business requirements.
Configure, test, support, and troubleshoot application systems to meet business process requirements
Consult with, support, and train users on the use of IFS application processes.
Analyze data reporting requirements within finance related business processes and coordinate/facilitate report development and validation.
Document application system configurations and procedures and create other necessary documentation.
Responds to emergencies as needed.
Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.
Lead projects, provide user training, assist with testing, etc… as required.