Posted : Wednesday, October 11, 2023 03:04 PM
Description:
Financial Systems Analyst
This role is based in our Middleton, WI Corporate Headquarters.
Candidates seeking remote work will not be considered.
Join Springs Window Fashions as a Financial Systems Analyst supporting a team of finance and accounting professionals while working in an award-winning, newly renovated corporate office in Madison, WI.
As a critical member of the Finance team, you can expect to: Become a technical expert, providing training and support to your co-workers Deliver robust financial systems that boost user productivity and satisfaction Design, develop, and deploy innovative technical solutions that foster collaboration and advance analytical and reporting capabilities Adapt and optimize tools and technology to align with dynamic business processes Drive business systems initiatives in collaboration with IT to effectively integrate technology across the finance, accounting, and planning organizations Job Responsibilities Systems Support: Provide general support for Springs Window Fashions financial systems including Tagetik, Microsoft D365 F&O, Anaplan, and Frontier ERP Identify, document, and design solutions to continually enhance the features and functionality of company financial reporting and planning systems Create and maintain system documentation, process diagrams, and work instructions to establish consistency and facilitate knowledge transfer Administer system access and security for new and existing users Train associates on use of financial systems and act as a liaison to IT Field inquiries from multiple areas of the organization and collaborate effectively to provide a timely and accurate response System Admin: Manage all operations of the Tagetik financial reporting and forecasting system including security, data processing, reporting, and maintenance Configure system and deploy data to enable FP&A team delivery of quarterly financial plans and annual Budgets Maintain workforce planning for use in forecasting wages and benefits Develop reports and input templates in Tagetik and manage related interfaces between the system and external sources Troubleshoot issues quickly to resolve or escalate to Tagetik support team Analytics & Reporting: Ensure essential information is accurate, available, and accessible to associates to analyze and project financial performance.
Use and maintain reporting and tools, coordinate security setup with IT, and communicate outages with remediation plans to the user base as necessary Contribute to the development, design, and deployment of new analytical tools, reports, and certified datasets Provide customized data to support ad hoc requests from business partners Assist users w/ advanced Excel: Cubes, Cube Functions, & PowerPivot Data Management: Reliably deliver accurate datasets to financial system users Own and maintain all financial systems master data, mappings, and hierarchies to ensure proper data synchronization and change management Leverage SQL to manage datasets, monitor performance of scheduled jobs, and develop ad hoc analytical queries across multiple data environments Perform data transfers and ETLs between systems and data warehouses Analyze and work to resolve reporting and data discrepancies Systems Projects: Lead vital elements of financial system projects that result from new implementations or significant changes required by other business initiatives Work with business partners to collect and document requirements, participate in scoping, support development, perform testing and train users Contribute to moderately complex aspects of project execution May lead small projects, including maintaining project plans, assigning work to project team members, and coordinating efforts across departments May help perform integration testing for broader business processes Requirements: Education and Experience Requires Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, technology, or similar and some combination of the following: Minimum 2 years of experience in an analytical role, accounting, finance, or systems Experience using financial systems in a complex business setting Financial system support, implementation, or project experience is a plus Technical Skills Must be Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills Cube Functions, PowerPivot, PowerQuery, MDX, and DAX Excel skills are a plus Preference given to applicants proficient in writing SQL code Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities This position requires strong analytical, critical thinking, and project management skills to complete detailed and accurate work.
Due to a high level of autonomy, the candidate must be self-motivated and adapt quickly to change.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are also vital to working across functional areas and levels of the organization.
Uses analytical thinking to evaluate complex data, draw meaningful conclusions, and make decisions or recommendations Uses critical thinking to assess situations, consider options, and provide clear recommendations that consider key stakeholders Drives continuous improvement by identifying and executing enhancements that improve user experience, increase efficiency, and eliminate waste / rework Prioritizes customer satisfaction and remains calm and productive under pressure Leverages project planning and project management skills to prioritize workload and drive assignments to completion on time and within budget Data mines confidently in large, detailed datasets with precision to identify errors or anomalies and summarize findings with financial acumen (using SQL is a plus) Uses sensitivity and discretion when working with confidential information Maintains flexibility and urgency working in a fast paced, dynamic environment to support changing requirements, ad hoc projects, and user requests Knowledge and experience with business requirements to define scope and system boundaries, set technical specifications, and construct process design is a plus Quality Uses Agile project plan and project schedule methodology Clearly defines and utilizes processes in daily work Looks for innovative ways to streamline work processes and involves stakeholders Establishes forums to share best practices Behavioral Competencies Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments Drive Engagement – Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives Instill Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity Drive Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances Consumer/Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering on customer-centric solutions Critical Thinking – Making Sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems Being Resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations Optimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
Candidates seeking remote work will not be considered.
Join Springs Window Fashions as a Financial Systems Analyst supporting a team of finance and accounting professionals while working in an award-winning, newly renovated corporate office in Madison, WI.
As a critical member of the Finance team, you can expect to: Become a technical expert, providing training and support to your co-workers Deliver robust financial systems that boost user productivity and satisfaction Design, develop, and deploy innovative technical solutions that foster collaboration and advance analytical and reporting capabilities Adapt and optimize tools and technology to align with dynamic business processes Drive business systems initiatives in collaboration with IT to effectively integrate technology across the finance, accounting, and planning organizations Job Responsibilities Systems Support: Provide general support for Springs Window Fashions financial systems including Tagetik, Microsoft D365 F&O, Anaplan, and Frontier ERP Identify, document, and design solutions to continually enhance the features and functionality of company financial reporting and planning systems Create and maintain system documentation, process diagrams, and work instructions to establish consistency and facilitate knowledge transfer Administer system access and security for new and existing users Train associates on use of financial systems and act as a liaison to IT Field inquiries from multiple areas of the organization and collaborate effectively to provide a timely and accurate response System Admin: Manage all operations of the Tagetik financial reporting and forecasting system including security, data processing, reporting, and maintenance Configure system and deploy data to enable FP&A team delivery of quarterly financial plans and annual Budgets Maintain workforce planning for use in forecasting wages and benefits Develop reports and input templates in Tagetik and manage related interfaces between the system and external sources Troubleshoot issues quickly to resolve or escalate to Tagetik support team Analytics & Reporting: Ensure essential information is accurate, available, and accessible to associates to analyze and project financial performance.
Use and maintain reporting and tools, coordinate security setup with IT, and communicate outages with remediation plans to the user base as necessary Contribute to the development, design, and deployment of new analytical tools, reports, and certified datasets Provide customized data to support ad hoc requests from business partners Assist users w/ advanced Excel: Cubes, Cube Functions, & PowerPivot Data Management: Reliably deliver accurate datasets to financial system users Own and maintain all financial systems master data, mappings, and hierarchies to ensure proper data synchronization and change management Leverage SQL to manage datasets, monitor performance of scheduled jobs, and develop ad hoc analytical queries across multiple data environments Perform data transfers and ETLs between systems and data warehouses Analyze and work to resolve reporting and data discrepancies Systems Projects: Lead vital elements of financial system projects that result from new implementations or significant changes required by other business initiatives Work with business partners to collect and document requirements, participate in scoping, support development, perform testing and train users Contribute to moderately complex aspects of project execution May lead small projects, including maintaining project plans, assigning work to project team members, and coordinating efforts across departments May help perform integration testing for broader business processes Requirements: Education and Experience Requires Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, technology, or similar and some combination of the following: Minimum 2 years of experience in an analytical role, accounting, finance, or systems Experience using financial systems in a complex business setting Financial system support, implementation, or project experience is a plus Technical Skills Must be Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills Cube Functions, PowerPivot, PowerQuery, MDX, and DAX Excel skills are a plus Preference given to applicants proficient in writing SQL code Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities This position requires strong analytical, critical thinking, and project management skills to complete detailed and accurate work.
Due to a high level of autonomy, the candidate must be self-motivated and adapt quickly to change.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are also vital to working across functional areas and levels of the organization.
Uses analytical thinking to evaluate complex data, draw meaningful conclusions, and make decisions or recommendations Uses critical thinking to assess situations, consider options, and provide clear recommendations that consider key stakeholders Drives continuous improvement by identifying and executing enhancements that improve user experience, increase efficiency, and eliminate waste / rework Prioritizes customer satisfaction and remains calm and productive under pressure Leverages project planning and project management skills to prioritize workload and drive assignments to completion on time and within budget Data mines confidently in large, detailed datasets with precision to identify errors or anomalies and summarize findings with financial acumen (using SQL is a plus) Uses sensitivity and discretion when working with confidential information Maintains flexibility and urgency working in a fast paced, dynamic environment to support changing requirements, ad hoc projects, and user requests Knowledge and experience with business requirements to define scope and system boundaries, set technical specifications, and construct process design is a plus Quality Uses Agile project plan and project schedule methodology Clearly defines and utilizes processes in daily work Looks for innovative ways to streamline work processes and involves stakeholders Establishes forums to share best practices Behavioral Competencies Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments Drive Engagement – Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives Instill Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity Drive Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances Consumer/Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering on customer-centric solutions Critical Thinking – Making Sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems Being Resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations Optimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
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• Location : 7549 Graber Road, Middleton, WI
• Post ID: 9005437809