JDE Business Analyst / Strategic Financial Manager
About The Position
At the City of Plano, our values make us who we are and guide us as we SERVE our city. As members of Team Plano, our organizational Values (what is most important to us) make up the acronym, SERVE (Stewardship Engaged Respectful Visionary Excellence). Job Details Do you have significant JD Edwards or related ERP functional expertise? Are you a forward-thinking finance professional with a passion for innovation, problem-solving, and process improvement? The City of Plano is seeking a Strategic Financial Manager to play a key role in shaping the efficiency, accuracy, and transparency of our Finance and Budget operations. In this highly visible role, you will partner across departments to streamline financial systems, strengthen compliance, and support both internal and external audits through detailed research and analytics. You'll also help drive process improvements, ensure efficient use of JD Edwards, implement new technologies, and provide strategic guidance that enhances the city's overall financial performance. The role also includes mentoring and training staff to strengthen organizational financial knowledge and system proficiency. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on discovering more efficient ways to work, enjoys collaborating with diverse teams, and seeks to make a lasting impact on public finance. If you are eager to apply your expertise in financial management, systems optimization, and strategic planning to serve the community, we invite you to join our team. As a valued Team Plano member, you will receive numerous benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP) which is fully funded by the City Up to three weeks of paid vacation Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year Nine paid holidays Tuition Assistance Free Library Card Free recreation center membership And so much more! Learn about our benefits here. Every person matters. Every job has purpose. Together we make a difference. Join Team Plano!
Requirements
- significant JD Edwards or related ERP functional expertise
- forward-thinking finance professional with a passion for innovation, problem-solving, and process improvement
- expertise in financial management, systems optimization, and strategic planning
Responsibilities
- streamline financial systems
- strengthen compliance
- support both internal and external audits through detailed research and analytics
- drive process improvements
- ensure efficient use of JD Edwards
- implement new technologies
- provide strategic guidance that enhances the city's overall financial performance
- mentoring and training staff to strengthen organizational financial knowledge and system proficiency
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement
- Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP) which is fully funded by the City
- Up to three weeks of paid vacation
- Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year
- Nine paid holidays
- Tuition Assistance
- Free Library Card
- Free recreation center membership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
