IT Functional Analyst Finance

Hunters Group; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accident insurance

Electronic meal vouchers €7.00 per day

Corporate welfare benefits €1,800 per 

Job summary

Hunters Group in Italy seeks an IT Functional Analyst – Finance to own end-to-end finance process analysis, design, and ERP delivery across EMEA. You will translate business requirements into ERP solutions and support Microsoft Dynamics 365 FCO implementations while ensuring control compliance and smooth month-end closes.

You will partner with Finance leadership, IT teams, and external vendors, driving UAT, data quality, localization, and timely incident resolution across multiple country

Qualifications

• 3-7 years as IT Functional Analyst with Finance focus in multi-country context.
• Deep knowledge of GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, Period-End Close, Statutory & Group Reporting.
• Experience with at least one ERP (Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, JDE).
• Strong internal controls, audit requirements and documentation skills.
• English fluent; Italian working proficiency; willingness to travel in EMEA.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance functional analysis and process design across G/L, AP, AR, FA, intercompany, and closing.
• Translate requirements into ERP solutions; drive fit-gap analysis and to-be processes.
• Coordinate with developers and partners to manage enhancements and releases; oversee testing.
• Provide L2/L3 finance application support; manage incidents around month/quarter/year-end closes.
• Support transition to Microsoft Dynamics ERP; ensure data readiness and country localization.
• Ensure governance, change control, and audit evidence for Finance/ERP.
• Drive user adoption, training, and stakeholder engagement across EMEA; maintain knowledge base.

Skills

Finance domain knowledge

ERP configuration & design

UAT & release governance

Internal controls & SOX-like

English

Italian

Travel readiness

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Power Platform

Dataverse

ERP templates / consolidation tools

Tagetik / OneStream familiarity

Job description

Hunters Group, on behalf of a leading company in the packaging industry, is looking for a IT Functional Analyst – Finance.

Role Summary

The IT Functional Analyst – Finance is the IT reference point for EMEA Finance processes. The role owns functional analysis and process design across the full Finance value chain, translates business requirements into ERP solutions, and ensures operational continuity on legacy platforms while actively contributing to the design and rollout of Microsoft Dynamics 365 FCO.

The candidate acts as a trusted partner to Group and Country Finance leaders, internal developers, and external implementation partners, guaranteeing scalability, internal control compliance, and adoption across EMEA countries.

Key Responsibilities

• Finance Functional Analysis and Process Design Lead end-to-end functional analysis and process design across General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, and Closing C Reporting; ensure design choices are scalable, usable, and compliant with internal control and statutory standards
  
• Requirements to ERP Solutions Translate Finance business requirements into ERP solutions on the current platforms and on the future Microsoft Dynamics 365 FCO target architecture; drive fit-gap analysis, solution options, and to-be process documentation
  
• Delivery and Vendor Coordination Collaborate with internal developers and external partners to manage enhancements, releases, and issue resolution on local Finance systems; review functional specifications, oversee testing, and ensure deployment quality
  
• Finance Application Support and Problem Resolution Provide second/third-level (L2/L3) functional support for Finance applications across EMEA, acting as the primary escalation point for incidents affecting GL, sub-ledgers, intercompany, and closing processes; perform structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis, coordinate timely resolution with internal teams and vendors, and ensure operational continuity during critical business cycles such as month-end, quarter- end, and year-end closes; collaborate with the IT Service Desk to maintain prioritized ticket workflows, track resolution SLAs, and drive recurring-issue elimination through permanent fixes and knowledge base updates
  
• Microsoft Dynamics Transition Support Contribute to the EMEA transition to Microsoft Dynamics ERP: data and process readiness, template design alignment, country localization requirements, cutover planning, and hypercare for Finance scope
  
• Internal Control, Compliance and Audit Ensure documentation and governance of Finance/ERP processes, including change requests, functional specifications, segregation-of-duties considerations, and audit-related evidence; act as functional counterpart for internal and external auditors
  
• User Adoption, Training and Stakeholder Engagement Support user adoption and training activities for Finance users across EMEA countries; act as escalation point for complex functional issues, balancing local needs with regional standards; prepare materials and facilitate recurring State of Work sessions with Group and Country Finance leaders to track progress vs. roadmap, KPIs, risks/decisions, and follow-ups
  
• Continuous Improvement and Data Quality Identify proactive and reactive improvement opportunities across Finance processes and supporting systems, building business cases when relevant; support data quality initiatives across Finance master data (Chart of Accounts, vendors, customers, fixed assets, cost centers), driving harmonization and remediation in line with the EMEA data strategy
  

Requisiti

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience as an IT Functional Analyst with a strong Finance domain focus in multi-country, multi-company environme
  
• Deep, hands-on knowledge of core Finance processes: GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, Period-End Close, Statutory and Group Reporting
  
• Solid experience with at least one enterprise ERP (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, JDE, AS/400-based platforms) including configuration and functional design
  
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, statutory accounting principles, and audit requirements (e.g., IFRS / local GAAPs, SOX-like control environments)
  
• Proven ability to write functional specifications, lead UAT, and govern releases through structured change management
  
• Fluent in English; working proficiency in Italian
  
• Availability to be onsite in Milan 3 days/week and to travel across EMEA when required
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (implementation, rollout, or run);
  
• Knowledge of Dataverse, Power Platform, and the Microsoft data stack is a strong plus
  
• Experience supporting ERP harmonization / single-template programs across multiple countries and legal entities
  
• Exposure to MCA integration of acquired entities into a Finance ERP template
  
• Familiarity with consolidation and EPM tools (e.g., Tagetik, OneStream, Hyperion, BPC) and tax/e-invoicing frameworks across EMEA jurisdictions
  
• Additional European languages (French, Spanish, German, Dutch) appreciated
  
• Certifications in Microsoft Dynamics 365 FCO, ITIL, or relevant Finance/audit qualifications are a plus
  

Ways of Working

• Business partnership mindset — proximity to Finance stakeholders, listening, and translating business pain points into governed solutions
  
• Standards first — reusable design, harmonized processes, and disciplined change control to protect data and control integrity
  
• Compliance and auditability by design — every decision documented, traceable, and defensible
  
• Iterative delivery — incremental releases on legacy platforms while building toward the Microsoft Dynamics target architecture
  
• Company-wide accident insurance in place for all employees (365 days a year, 24/7 coverage)
  
• Electronic meal vouchers worth €7.00 per day, for each working day equal to or longer than 4 hours
  
• Corporate welfare benefits of €1,800 per year