Senior Associate Financial Applications Analyst
About The Position
The Senior Associate Financial Applications Analyst supports financial systems, business processes, and data analysis across the organization. Working under general supervision, this role provides functional support for financial applications; assists with implementations, enhancements, maintenance, testing, upgrades, and documentation; and analyzes financial and operational data to improve processes and decision-making. The position helps ensure data integrity and reliable financial reporting, identifies opportunities for automation and efficiency, and serves as a liaison between users and technology teams by translating business requirements into functional solutions. The role may be offered at different senior associate levels, with placement based on factors including education, experience, and skills. The position is offered as remote or hybrid. Associates living within 60 miles of a posted Bread Financial location are required to work in the office 3 to 4 days per month. The role is in a normal office environment and involves communicating, hearing, talking, sitting, typing and writing, and maintaining focus in a fast-paced or high-pressure environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, a systems-related field, or related field of study, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- For Senior Associate A: 2–3 years of experience supporting financial systems, business applications, finance operations, or related analytical functions.
- For Senior Associate B: 3–5 years of experience supporting financial systems, business applications, finance operations, or related analytical functions.
- Experience working with financial applications, ERP systems, reporting tools, or business intelligence platforms.
- Work authorization in the United States on a full-time basis without a need for current or future sponsorship; the company cannot employ F-1 student visa holders.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting process improvement, reporting, or system enhancement initiatives.
- 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.
- Skills in accounting, statistical data collection, finance, financial systems, project management, relationship management, critical thinking, attention to detail, and troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
- Provide functional support for financial applications, troubleshoot system issues, assist users, and support system maintenance, testing, upgrades, and documentation.
- Analyze financial and operational processes, identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy, document business requirements and workflows, and support process and system enhancement initiatives.
- Develop and maintain reports; perform data analysis and validation; support automation opportunities; and improve reporting accuracy, accessibility, and efficiency.
- Collaborate with finance, technology, and business teams to gather requirements, support system enhancements, participate in testing, and assist with financial application project implementations.
- Compile and analyze data, prepare reports, and assist with financial modeling, forecasting, and operational analysis to support planning and decision-making.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision insurance, and other voluntary benefits for eligible associates and their eligible family members.
- Basic and optional life insurance and supplemental medical plans.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage; disability coverage has a six-month waiting period.
- Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave for eligible parents after a 180-day waiting period.
- 401(k) plan enrollment available immediately after hire.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Flexible Time Off (FTO), subject to manager notification and approval requirements.
- Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST); amounts and associated Illinois paid leave are determined by work location.
- Opportunity to purchase company stock during offering periods in June and December.
- Annual incentive bonus based on individual and company performance.
- Career development opportunities and support for overall associate wellness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
