IT Finance Specialist

Bunzlcareers; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

401K with company match

Job summary

Bunzl Distribution in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Finance IT Specialist to support month-end close by retrieving data, building reports, and validating data across multiple financial systems. You will work with Corporate Finance, Divisions, Operations and IT, and participate in software integrations and acquisitions.

The role requires hands-on data extraction, SQL querying, and system administration of selected financial apps, with a mix of office and on-site work in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting, Finance, Business or Information Systems required.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in IT required.
• Prior experience in accounting, finance, auditing preferred.
• Must be a self-starter with ability to work at detailed analytical level and at summary level, with speed and accuracy.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with ability to explain complex financial datasets.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint applications.
• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management, AS400 ERP, PowerBI, TM1, Blackline, Showcase Query desired.
• Exposure to modern data environments such as data warehouses or lakehouse architectures (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks) including APIs or automated data feeds is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Corporate Finance initiatives including data extraction, ad hoc reporting, and analysis.
• Navigate multiple financial systems to data mine and extract information for period close, audit, or special projects.
• Investigate data discrepancies between financial systems and identify root causes.
• Utilize SQL or similar query tools to validate and analyze financial data.
• Act as system administrator or power user for select financial applications including user access management.
• Monthly and semi-annual close and reporting of financial results as needed.
• Implementation of new software and acquisitions.
• Assist auditors with information requests and documentation.
• Complete special projects and non-routine assignments as required by management.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or Information Systems

Tools

Hyperion Financial Management

AS400 ERP

PowerBI

TM1

Blackline

Showcase Query

Job description

Bunzl Distribution 01
St. Louis, MO 63141, USA

Description

As a key member of the Corporate Finance team, the Finance IT Specialist will retrieve data sets and build reports from numerous software systems to assist in month end close, reviewing results, and ensuring data is being properly transmitted between systems. This role will assist Corporate Finance, Divisional Finance, Operations, IT, and other departments. This position will also be a key resource in the completion of special projects such as software integrations and company acquisitions.

• This position is based at the Corporate St. Louis, MO office.
• This is a hybrid position (not a remote position). No relocation.
• Hours 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Extended hours may be required for month-end including weekends and/or holidays.

Responsibilities:

• Support the initiatives of the Corporate Finance group including extraction of data, building of ad hoc reporting, and participation in other analysis. Interact with team members at many levels of the organization to obtain an understanding of how day-to-day processes work so that correct data can be found. Provide assistance & support in explaining report logic and how data was compiled.
• Navigate between multiple financial systems to data mine and extract information needed for period close, audit, or special projects when requested. Provide support and explanation for any data provided.
• Serve as a first line of investigation for data discrepancies between financial systems, identifying root cause issues related to mappings, integrations, timing, or upstream source data before escalating to IT or external consultants.
• Utilize SQL or similar query tools to validate, reconcile, and analyze financial data directly from source systems or data repositories when needed.
• Act as a system administrator or power user for select financial applications, including user access management, role/security maintenance, and basic configuration support.
• Monthly and semi-annual close and reporting of financial results as needed.
• Implementation of new software and new company acquisitions.
• Accumulation, review and submission of information requested by internal and external auditors.
• Complete special projects and non-routine assignments as may be required by management.

Requirements:

• BS in Accounting, Finance, Business or Information Systems required.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in IT required.
• Prior experience in accounting, finance, auditing preferred.
• Must be a self-starter and possess the ability to work at both the detailed analytical level and at the summary level, with speed and accuracy.
• Must possess strong and effective interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial datasets.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint applications.
• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management, AS400 ERP system, PowerBI, TM1, Blackline, Showcase Query desired.
• Exposure to modern data environments such as data warehouses or lakehouse architectures (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks), including experience with APIs or automated data feeds, is a plus.

The rewards of being a valued team member extend well beyond joining a great team or being recognized as our most important asset. At Bunzl, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support our employees in caring for themselves and their families—today, tomorrow, and into the future.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1 st day of the month after 30 days – Minimum 30 hours per week
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
• 401K with generous company match
• Additional benefits information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks

Bunzl North America is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non‑Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America—and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work®. At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited Potential… Your Career - - Our Future!

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.

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