Functional Analyst

Manuport Logistics (MPL); Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

International team

Learning opportunities

ERP projects

Résumé du poste

Manuport Logistics (MPL) seeks a Functional Analyst Finance to bridge Finance, Business and Digital. You combine a strong financial background with a passion for ERP systems, process optimization, and technology.

You will analyze requirements, translate business needs into practical system solutions, support colleagues, and contribute to ERP improvements and digital transformation projects across MPL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, IT, or a related field.
• 4–5 years of experience within Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or a similar financial environment.
• Strong interest in ERP systems, business applications, and process optimization.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or comparable ERP systems is a strong asset.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to connect with both finance professionals and technical teams.

Responsabilités

• Acting as the functional expert for finance-related business applications.
• Supporting users with questions, system issues, and process improvements.
• Analyzing current finance processes and identifying opportunities for optimization and automation.
• Translating business requirements into functional solutions.
• Participating in ERP enhancement and implementation projects.
• Configuring and optimizing finance applications to support business needs.
• Ensuring data quality and system reliability.
• Creating and maintaining user documentation, process descriptions, and training materials.
• Training and coaching key users and end users.
• Promoting best practices and driving the adoption of digital tools across the organization.
• Collaborating closely with Finance, Digital and international stakeholders to deliver sustainable improvements.

Connaissances

Financial analysis

Business process optimization

ERP familiarity

Stakeholder collaboration

English fluency

Dutch a plus

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance/IT

Outils

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Description du poste

Job Description

Ready for something different? Good, so are we.

This won’t be your typical finance role, and we’re not your typical logistics company. At MPL, we think beyond the container and always go one step further in everything we do. How? By living the mission, not just executing the job. With a unique mix of logistics services, real and personal advice, we make things happen.

As we continue our digital transformation journey, we're looking for someone who combines a strong financial background with a passion for systems, process improvement, and technology. Someone who enjoys translating business needs into smart digital solutions and wants to help shape the future of finance within MPL

As a Functional Analyst Finance, you are the bridge between Finance, Business and Digital. You combine your financial expertise with a strong interest in business applications, process optimization, and ERP systems.

You will become the go-to person for finance-related applications and processes, supporting colleagues, optimizing workflows, and driving the adoption of digital solutions across the organization. You help ensure that our financial systems support the business in the most efficient way possible while contributing to future digital transformation projects and ERP improvements.

Working closely with Finance, Digital, and business stakeholders, you analyze requirements, identify opportunities for improvement, and translate business needs into practical system solutions.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a finance background who wants to move beyond traditional accounting or controlling and grow towards functional analysis, business applications, and ERP implementation projects.

Job Requirements

At MPL, we turn knowledge into action. Who are we looking for?

• You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, IT, or a related field.
• You have approximately 4 to 5 years of experience within Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or a similar financial environment.
• You have a strong interest in ERP systems, business applications, and process optimization.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or comparable ERP systems is a strong asset.
• You enjoy analyzing processes and finding smarter ways of working.
• You can translate complex business requirements into practical solutions.
• You have excellent communication skills and can easily connect with both finance professionals and technical teams.
• You are proactive, analytical, and solution-oriented.
• You enjoy working in an international environment with multiple stakeholders.
• You communicate fluently in English. Dutch is a strong advantage.
• You embody our values of ownership, positivity, integrity, and teamwork.

Job Responsibilities

What you'll be doing

• Acting as the functional expert for finance-related business applications.
• Supporting users with questions, system issues, and process improvements.
• Analyzing current finance processes and identifying opportunities for optimization and automation.
• Translating business requirements into functional solutions.
• Participating in ERP enhancement and implementation projects.
• Configuring and optimizing finance applications to support business needs.
• Ensuring data quality and system reliability.
• Creating and maintaining user documentation, process descriptions, and training materials.
• Training and coaching key users and end users.
• Promoting best practices and driving the adoption of digital tools across the organization.
• Collaborating closely with Finance, Digital and international stakeholders to deliver sustainable improvements.

Job Benefits

At MPL, we pride ourselves on being different. We don't settle for the status quo, we push boundaries and challenge one another to become the best versions of ourselves. We always work as a team, valuing every one of our team members.

• Vibrant international working environment;
• Opportunity to play a key role in MPL's ongoing digital transformation;
• Exposure to ERP implementations, business process improvement, and international projects;
• Continuous learning and professional growth opportunities;
• Fun team activities that keep us connected;
• Competitive salary package, plus additional benefits.

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