Finance Application Functional Analyst

Gordon Food Service; Wyoming (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Food Service is seeking a Finance Application Functional Analyst to translate business needs into functional artifacts for ERP projects. The role supports design, build and test of finance processes, including data mining and BI reporting.

Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills are essential to guide development teams. The position expects 5–8 years of ERP experience, SAP S/4HANA Finance RTR familiarity, and the ability to work both independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field is required.
• Five to eight years ERP analysis or ERP software development experience preferred.
• SAP S/4HANA Finance RTR for AP & AR functions knowledge is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Defining business scenarios and designing processes including batch jobs.
• Defining requirements and developing functional object test approaches.
• Configuring software, including design, structure, and reporting development.
• Conducting fit/gap/manual analysis and creating functional specs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

SAP S/4HANA Finance RTR

Job description

Position Summary

The Finance Application Functional Analyst is an essential role in the development of software application solutions used by the business community. The Application Functional Analyst uses deep functional and application knowledge to translate those into artifacts that are used by application development teams to create and deliver a solution within a functional area of expertise. The Application Functional Analyst may also have business process or industry knowledge within the functional area, enabling the individual to support and guide the business process analyst through design, build, and test of a project’s business processes.

What You Will Do

• Defining business scenarios
• Designing processes including batch jobs
• Defining requirements, including developing a functional object test approach designed data mining process
• Conducting fit/gap/manual analysis
• Creating functional specifications including data mining development
• Configuring software including design, enterprise structure, configuration of system, developing and conducting prototype,
• Designing master data including to-be master data object identification and design, reporting and analytics development, BI application reports,
• Executing functional object testing including solution validation and populating function object test environment
• Conducting super-user training
• Executing cut-over
• Stabilizing the post go-live environment
• Longer term application management and maintenance, if required

When You Will Work

• Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
• Hybrid schedule, 4 days in office in Wyoming, MI, with 1 day remote

What You'll Bring To The Table

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field required.
• Five to eight years of previous ERP analysis or ERP software development experience.
• SAP S/4HANA Finance- RTR for AP & AR functions and processes strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of current ERP technologies.
• Strong commitment to software quality.
• Proven analytical, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills
• Solid customer focus, teamwork, innovation, creativity, and relationship building.
• Must have problem-solving capabilities.
• Must have the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and be able to work independently or within a team environment.
• Must demonstrate drive and initiative and be highly motivated toward company, team, and individual results and maintain a high focus on priorities.
• Ability to develop solutions to a variety of complex problems and reference established precedents and policies.
• Strong analytical skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, including executives, managers, and subject matter experts.

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Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.