Analyst, Business Systems

060 SAKS & CO LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary benefits (critical illness,)

Job summary

Exemplar Luxury Group is seeking a Business Analyst (Finance & ERP) to bridge finance stakeholders with the technical delivery team. You will optimize the Workday Financials ecosystem post go-live and expand across HCM, Payroll, and cross-functional operations.

Prior Workday exposure is a plus, with strong financial BA skills essential. You will lead discovery with Finance, document functional specs, and drive backlog management in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of dedicated experience as a Business Analyst supporting financial business processes and enterprise finance/ERP systems.
• Experience with BA methodologies and end-to-end UAT cycles.
• Strong communication and ability to translate accounting needs into technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery sessions with Finance and Accounting to map current vs future-state workflows.
• Coordinate Workday Finance enhancements and translate accounting logic into configurations.
• Expand ERP scope to Workday HCM, Payroll, and related tools over time.
• Groom backlogs and prioritize enhancement requests in an Agile framework.
• Lead UAT and develop SOPs and training materials.

Skills

Finance process mapping

Requirements elicitation

UAT

Agile/Scrum

Communication

User stories

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Lucidchart

Visio

Workday

NetSuite

Oracle Cloud

SAP

Job description

Job Description

WHO WE ARE: Exemplar Luxury Group, formerly Saks Global, is the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences across Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman. Driven by a relentless devotion to our customers and powered by our talented colleagues, we offer expertly curated product assortments, unparalleled service and personalized experiences across our integrated retail model. Through strong partnerships with the world's most desired luxury brands and deep customer relationships enhanced by data-rich insights, Exemplar Luxury Group is committed to setting the standard of excellence for luxury retail. Visit exemplarluxurygroup.com for more information, and follow Exemplar Luxury Group on LinkedIn.

YOU WILL BE

Reporting directly to the Director of Business Systems, the Business Analyst (Finance & ERP) acts as the primary bridge between finance stakeholders and the technical delivery team. This role requires foundational business analysis expertise—process mapping, requirements elicitation, user story drafting, and user acceptance testing (UAT). You will focus initially on optimizing and stabilizing our Workday Financials ecosystem following our go-live before expanding your scope across our broader enterprise software landscape (HCM, Payroll, and cross-functional operations). Prior exposure to Workday is a plus, but strong financial business analysis skills are essential.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Finance Requirements & Process Mapping: Lead discovery sessions with Finance and Accounting stakeholders (Accounting, Treasury, AP/AR, FP&A) to extract core operational challenges, map current- vs. future-state financial workflows, and document clear functional specifications and user stories.
• Workday Finance Optimization: Serve as the functional BA lead for initial Workday Financials enhancements—partnering with technical analysts to translate accounting logic, Worktag requirements, and financial control policies into system configurations.
• ERP Scope Expansion: Broaden focus beyond Workday Finance over time to drive cross-functional alignment and process improvements across adjacent enterprise systems (Workday HCM, Payroll, Procurement, and downstream reporting tools).
• Agile Collaboration & Backlog Management: Partner closely with squad leads and technical analysts in an agile framework to groom backlogs, prioritize financial system enhancement requests, and ensure technical designs fulfill business objectives.
• UAT & Change Enablement: Define test strategies, author scenario-based test scripts, lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with finance teams, and create standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials to drive system adoption.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Experience: 4+ years of dedicated experience as a Business Analyst supporting financial business processes and enterprise finance/ERP systems.
• Core Business Analysis Mastery: Expert proficiency in BA methodologies: business process modeling, requirements elicitation, gap analysis, use case development, and workflow mapping (e.g., Lucidchart, Visio). Strong track record of structuring end-to-end UAT cycles, writing comprehensive functional test scripts, and securing business sign-off.
• Domain & Systems Exposure: Solid understanding of core finance and accounting concepts (GL, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Financial Close, Procurement, and Financial Reporting). Experience with cloud ERP or enterprise financial platforms (e.g., Workday Financials, NetSuite, Oracle Cloud, SAP, or SAP Concur). Direct Workday Financials exposure is a strong plus.
• Methodology & Soft Skills: Experience working within Agile/Scrum framework environments; exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex accounting needs into actionable technical requirements.
• Certifications (Optional): Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), PMI-PBA, or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO).

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT EXEMPLAR LUXURY GROUP

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi‑brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full‑time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
• An amazing employee discount

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• basic life insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• disability insurance
• additional voluntary benefits such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance

Salary Range $92,000 - $120,000* Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Exemplar Luxury Group is a world-renowned luxury ecommerce destination. The company’s unique approach combines a focus on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of extraordinary stores that extends that seamless experience into the real world. On its website and app, Exemplar Luxury Group offers an unparalleled selection of curated merchandise across fashion for women and men, beauty, jewelry, home décor and more. In addition to the shopping experience, customers come to Exemplar Luxury Group for inspiring editorial content, access to digital stylists, lifestyle experiences and other world‑class services.

The company is currently in the midst of a dramatic expansion, driven by significant enhancements to its platforms and offerings, with the goal of becoming the preeminent destination for luxury internationally.