Finance Process Analyst (Contract)

ZipRecruiter; Atmore (AL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Finance Process Analyst for a remote contract role focusing on ERP implementation and financial operations modernization. The position requires extensive experience in financial systems, effective documentation skills, and a collaborative approach to process improvement. This role is crucial in ensuring the success of the transition to a unified, cloud-based ERP platform.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial systems or ERP-related business analysis.
• Strong documentation skills and knowledge of financial workflows.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stakeholder interviews to gather information on financial workflows.
• Document budgeting, accounts payable/receivable, and reporting processes.
• Create structured process maps and supporting documentation.

Skills

Workflow/process documentation

Business requirements gathering

Excellent communication

Remote collaboration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday

Microsoft Dynamics

Great Plains

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title: Finance Process Analyst (Contract)
Location: Remote (U.S.-based only)
Contract Duration: 90 days (with potential extension)
Reports To: ERP Project Manager
Compensation: $70–$80/hour (1099)

Project Overview

Our client is undertaking a multi-phase ERP implementation to modernize its Finance and HR operations. The Finance Process Analyst will be responsible for documenting current-state financial operations to support vendor evaluation and ERP readiness. This role is fully remote and will play a critical role in setting the foundation for a unified, cloud-based ERP platform that integrates financial management, procurement, payroll, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct stakeholder interviews to gather information on existing financial workflows and systems
• Document processes related to budgeting, accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, procurement, payroll, and reporting
• Identify redundancies, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
• Create clear and structured process maps and supporting documentation
• Collaborate with the ERP Project Manager on requirements gathering and vendor selection activities
• Deliver summary reports and feedback to internal leadership and project teams

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial systems, accounting operations, or ERP-related business analysis
• Strong skills in workflow/process documentation and business requirements gathering
• Familiarity with financial modules in systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics, or Great Plains
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and remote collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting ERP implementations in public sector or nonprofit environments
• Understanding of finance-related compliance and reporting needs
• Experience contributing to vendor selection or RFP development