Sr. Business Systems Analyst

Naturally NorCal, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hain Celestial is seeking a seasoned Business Analyst/Systems professional focused on Finance processes, analytics, and enterprise integrations. The role partners with North American teams to enable business through technology in an integrated enterprise environment.

The incumbent will lead system design, vendor management, and project management efforts, with remote work flexibility and a strong emphasis on SOX compliance and ERP systems support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent.
• 5+ years in Business Analytics.
• 5+ years in systems design, integration or development.
• 5+ years in Project Management.
• Finance process domain experience.
• SOX/compliance knowledge.
• Experience with cloud-based platform integrations.
• Experience in Consumer Products Goods industry.
• ERP systems and finance applications expertise.
• Advanced cloud integration knowledge (SAP, Concur, Lease Accelerator, SAGE).
• Knowledge of AI tools for business value.

Responsibilities

• First level business contact for systems support and analysis.
• Provide ongoing system maintenance and on-call support.
• Drive process improvements and challenge existing processes.
• Evaluate and develop reliable solutions to meet complex needs.
• Handle requirements, specs, testing, deployment and post-implementation support.
• Lead work streams and contribute to project lifecycles.
• Mentor and train junior analysts.

Skills

Finance analytics

Vendor management

Systems integration

Project management

Cloud platforms

ERP systems

AI knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in IT / systems management

Job description

Naturally Network is an agent of change.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Finance business processes, including Record to Report and Order to Cash
• Experience in Cloud-based platform integrations and solutions - SAP4HANA (preferred), Oracle, JD Edwards, Concur, Blackline.

Job Description

Required Knowledge:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Finance business processes, including Record to Report and Order to Cash
• Experience in Cloud-based platform integrations and solutions - SAP4HANA (preferred), Oracle, JD Edwards, Concur, Blackline.

Role Purpose:

Responsible for formulating and defining complex information systems scope and objectives through research, analysis, testing, and fact-finding combined with a comprehensive understanding of business systems and industry requirements. Serves as a pro-active business partner and as part of a North American team to enable business through technology in an integrated enterprise systems environment. Understands current market trends and best practices and formulates some propositions to enhance the business performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• First level contact for the business for any inquiries including systems support, improvement analyses, and advice.
• Provides ongoing responsibility for system failure prevention, system issue escalations and user inquiries. This includes regular system maintenance and support which will require evening, weekend, and on-call support.
• Seeks constant improvement opportunities and appropriately challenges processes to ensure consistency. Facilitates process improvement discussions with business, vendors and IT.
• Responsible for evaluating and developing reliable and efficient solutions to fulfill complex business requirements.
• Responsible for system requirements, detailed functional specifications, compliance, system configuration, unit testing, integration testing, user acceptance, and deployment. Provides post-implementation process and application support. May act as work stream leader from start to finish on a project/product lifecycle.
• Generates ideas for products and services that provide realistic and tangible benefit.
• Provides leadership and training to less experienced Analysts and cross training as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in IT and/or expert system/process understanding management or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Business Analytics. Additionally strong vendor management skillsets.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in systems solution design, integration or development.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Project Management.
• Business Area Process detailed experience in relevant field - Finance
• Compliance: internal and external audit, Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Well versed in systems integration, including Cloud platforms.

Preferred:

• Experience in the Consumer Products Goods industry
• Expertise in supporting ERP systems and other Finance Applications
• Advanced knowledge of cloud-based platform integrations and solutions, for example, SAP, Concur, Lease Accelerator, SAGE, or equivalent experience with similar applications.
• Knowledge with AI tools and the ability to apply them to drive business value.

Competencies and Proficiency Requirements:

• In-depth understanding of relevant business process within the area of the business they will support - Finance
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple priorities and strong attention to detail.
• Computer skills including MS Office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel PowerPoint.
• Ability to work additional hours/OT as needed
• Project management skills in technical or business area.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate (verbal/writing) effectively.
• Self-motivated and strong analytical / problem solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships at all levels of the organization and across other functional areas.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Preferred knowledge of the Consumer Product Goods Industry
• Experience supporting key business systems for area of focus - For example, SAP, Blue Yonder, Oracle EPM, Workday, etc. Or equivalent experience with other similar applications.

Team Size: Individual contributor with leadership responsibilities in project settings.

Conditions of Role:

• Travel Requirements: Willingness to travel as needed to support business requirements
• Physical Conditions: Standard Office Environment
• Work Environment: Remote

Compensation and Benefits:

• 81000-130000(commensurate with experience and location)
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Legal and identity protection insurance
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition assistanceAdoption assistance
• 401(k)
• PTO

Hain Celestial is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. The Company does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, expression, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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