Senior Associate Financial Applications Analyst
About The Position
The Senior Associate - Financial Applications Analyst serves as a key resource supporting financial systems, business processes, and data analysis activities across the organization. This role provides functional support for financial applications, assists in system implementations and enhancements, and analyzes financial and operational data to improve business processes and decision-making. Working under general supervision, the Senior Associate collaborates with finance, technology, and business teams to maintain system effectiveness, resolve application issues, and support process improvement initiatives. This role leverages technical and business knowledge to ensure data integrity, support financial reporting processes, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and system enhancements. This role acts as a liaison between users and technology teams, helping translate business requirements into functional solutions that support organizational objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Systems related field or related field of study or equivalent, relevant work experience
- 2-3 years of experience supporting financial systems, business applications, finance operations, or related analytical functions (for Senior Associate A)
- 3-5 years of experience supporting financial systems, business applications, finance operations, or related analytical functions (for Senior Associate B)
- Experience working with financial applications, ERP systems, reporting tools, or business intelligence platforms.
- Experience supporting process improvement, reporting, or system enhancement initiatives preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and programming languages such as SQL or Python.
- Basic proficiency in MicroStrategy, Alteryx, Dataiku, or Power BI
- Experience with Oracle EPM Data Management
Responsibilities
- Provide functional support for financial applications, troubleshoot system issues, assist users with application functionality, and support system maintenance, testing, upgrades, and documentation to ensure reliable business operations.
- Analyze financial and operational processes, identify opportunities for efficiency and accuracy improvements, document business requirements and workflows, and support initiatives designed to enhance processes and system capabilities.
- Develop and maintain reports, perform data analysis and validation, support automation opportunities, and help improve reporting accuracy, accessibility, and efficiency for business stakeholders.
- Collaborate with finance, technology, and business teams to gather requirements, support system enhancements, participate in testing activities, and assist with implementation efforts for financial application projects.
- Assist with financial modeling, forecasting, and operational analysis by compiling and analyzing data, preparing reports, and providing insights that support business planning and decision-making.
Benefits
- medical
- prescription drug
- dental
- vision
- other voluntary benefits (including basic and optional life insurance, supplemental medical plans, and short and long-term disability)
- Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave
- 401(k) plan
- 11 paid holidays
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
- 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time (“PSST”)
- 40 hours of Illinois PSST
- 40 hours of Illinois Paid Leave
- company stock purchase
- annual incentive bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
