Business Systems Engineer - Finance (Temporary)

Matson Navigation Company, Inc; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Matson Navigation Company, Inc. is seeking a Business Systems Engineer - Finance (Temporary) to join our Walnut Creek team. You will help build analytics, AI-driven automation, and reporting solutions across Finance and IT, partnering with stakeholders to improve processes and governance.

The role targets early-career professionals with a strong foundation in data, BI, and enterprise systems. This temporary position offers exposure to enterprise AI tools and cross-functional projects within a

Qualifications

• BA/BS in CS/IS/SE or related field.
• 1–2 years in software development, BI, or analytics.
• Experience building Power BI reports and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Finance to understand processes and priorities.
• Identify automation and AI opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Develop, test, and deploy AI-enabled solutions with end users.
• Support governance, privacy, and financial controls compliance.
• Communicate progress and risks to leadership.

Skills

AI Knowledge

Solution Development

Problem Solving

Business Value

Collaboration

Communication

Stakeholder Mgmt

Ownership

Planning

Professional Ethics

Adaptability

Quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

ETL concepts

Python

C#

JavaScript

Job description

About Us

Founded in 1882, Matson (NYSE: MATX) is a leading provider of ocean transportation and logistics services. Matson provides a vital lifeline of ocean freight transportation services to the domestic, non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam, and to other island economies in Micronesia. Matson also operates premium, expedited services from China to Long Beach, California, which includes cargo from other Asia origins, provides services to Okinawa, Japan, and the South Pacific, and operates an international export service from Alaska to Asia.

Matson Logistics extends the geographic reach of Matson's transportation network throughout North America and Asia. Its integrated logistics services include rail intermodal, highway brokerage, warehousing, freight consolidation, supply chain management, and freight forwarding to Alaska.

Matson is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work. Learn more at www.matson.com.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Business Systems Engineer - Finance (Temporary) to join our team on a temporary basis, with the potential to transition into a regular position based on business needs and performance. The Business Systems Engineer - Finance offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional who wants to build expertise in analytics, AI, and enterprise business systems while working on impactful initiatives across the Finance organization. The successful candidate will help develop reporting solutions, support business systems, and contribute to AI-driven automation initiatives. This position works closely with Finance and IT teams to improve business processes through technology and data insights

What you'll do:

• Partner directly with each Finance function and its personnel to understand business processes, pain points, operational priorities, and strategic objectives.
• Analyze business processes and recommend opportunities for increased efficiency through AI and automation.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Act as a self-learner who can quickly understand new business processes, ask thoughtful questions, and work closely with end users to design practical solutions.
• Assist in the development and testing of AI agents, copilots, and workflow automation solutions.
• Ensure solutions align with company policies and enterprise requirements for responsible AI, governance, privacy, cybersecurity, records management, compliance, financial controls, and data protection.
• Drive adoption of approved AI tools, including Copilot and other enterprise AI platforms, through demonstrations, workshops, office hours, coaching, and hands-on user support.
• Provide ongoing support to users incorporating AI into daily work; gather feedback, address adoption barriers, and improve solutions after launch.
• Stay current on emerging AI technologies, Finance transformation trends, enterprise platforms, and industry best practices; evaluate their relevance to Finance priorities.
• Regularly communicate project updates, findings, recommendations, risks, and results to business partners and leadership stakeholders.

In addition to those essential job functions identified above, individuals in this position are also responsible for performing other duties or tasks that may be assigned. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the essential job functions of this position at any time.

You have these skills:

• AI & Technology Knowledge - Knowledge of Generative AI, enterprise AI platforms, low-code/no-code solutions, workflow automation, agents, enterprise search, and digital transformation.
• Hands-on Solution Development - Demonstrated ability to build prototypes, proofs of concept, and working solutions with Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Power Automate, Power Apps, Microsoft Fabric, Azure AI services, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar tools.
• Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully, identifies root causes, evaluates alternatives, and translates complex business challenges into practical solutions.
• Business Value Orientation - Focuses on measurable outcomes rather than experimentation for its own sake; evaluates impact, feasibility, ROI, and scalability.
• Collaboration - Builds solutions with users, not only for them; works effectively across teams.
• Communication & Facilitation - Communicates technical concepts clearly to nontechnical audiences; writes and presents effectively; facilitates discovery, training, and stakeholder discussions.
• Stakeholder Management - Builds trust, manages expectations, and aligns stakeholders without relying on direct authority.
• Ownership & Continuous Improvement - Takes ownership beyond launch, monitors performance and adoption, responds to feedback, and continuously improves solutions.
• Planning & Organization - Prioritizes work, manages multiple initiatives, maintains accurate project information, and delivers in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Professional Judgment & Ethics - Exercises independent judgment, maintains confidentiality, demonstrates integrity, and supports responsible and secure use of AI.
• Adaptability & Curiosity - Remains current on emerging technologies and readily adapts to changing tools, priorities, requirements, and business needs.
• Quality & Dependability - Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, accountability, and consistent follow-through.

And these qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of professional experience in software development, business systems, analytics, or business intelligence.
• Hands-on experience developing reports and dashboards using Power BI.
• Strong SQL and data analysis skills.
• Basic understanding of data modeling and ETL concepts.
• Familiarity with Python, C#, JavaScript, or another modern programming language.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Must be in or willing to commute to Walnut Creek (Bay Area).

The annual salary range is posted for this position in California. The salary offered will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

At Matson, we're looking for people to build a unified team to maintain our values of trust, integrity, and reliability. We welcome people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions.

#MI

Matson is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, AIDS/HIV status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including, but not limited to, the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. View our applicant privacy statement: https://www.matson.com/media/Applicant_Privacy_Statement.pdf.