Senior Business Systems Analyst - Jasper, United States - Kimball International

Description

Role Description:

The Senior Business System Analyst, Finance is responsible for Designing and Implementing Business Applications and Data Solutions across Kimball International.

This individual will enable IT projects by bringing an SAP-Finance perspective to a variety of cross-functional projects within the business.

This role will report to the IT Manager, Business Applications and work in a family-oriented and flexible team environment to deliver and support SAP Financial Accounting and Controlling and Vertex applications.

Responsibilities
Understand, Communicate and Document the Business, Functional and Non-Functional Requirements that fulfill the needs of the Business.
Assumes ownership in facilitating and organizing process improvement sessions with users
Researches, recommends, and implements business best practices and related technology trends.
Develops the conceptual design on process enhancement opportunities
Identify, evaluate, and recommend efficient approaches that meet the needs of the Business.
Understand, communicate, and document Detailed Designs and Functional Specifications.
Lead, Coach and direct the work of others when necessary.
Will be a Mentor to Business Analysts on complex projects and production support.
Analyze and Map information and processes, both current and future states, in Business Application Solutions.
Design, Review and Document Test Cases that prove Business Scenarios for desired functionality.
Configure Applications to support Functional Specifications and Detailed Designs.
Provide Quality Testing of Applications throughout each phase of a Project Lifecycle.
Collaborate with Business Subject Matter Experts to Identify and Document Business Training Materials for Business Solutions.
Collaborate with the Business to Conduct End User Training for Business Solutions.
Responsible for Issue Resolution of Business Application Solutions.
Identify Risk and Mitigation throughout each phase of the Project Lifecycle.
Maintain Security Roles within Business Application Solutions.
Report Status and Issues to the Project Manager(s).
Continue to Develop Cross Functional Business, Application and Technical Skill sets.
Support Vision and Guiding Principles of Kimball International and the goals of the Business Units we provide services to. determining effort and tracking progress.

Information Technology – Business Analysis:
Proficient with solution design and requirements discovery.

Information Technology – Application Management:
Understands the application design, development, and deployment process

Information Technology – Infrastructure:
Awareness of IT Architecture, platforms, and technologies
Awareness of Information Technology best practices and industry trends
Strong problem-solving skills, analytical and creative
Proven history or ability to demonstrate safe / responsible behavior, and a positive performance record (including attendance).

Skills to Perform This Role:
Interpersonal Skills
High Integrity and ethical behavior
Team building skills. Builds relationships. Helps people work together.
Passion for building new business application solutions.
Communication Skills
Excellent listening skills
Excellent written and verbal communication with all levels within the organization as well as with customers and suppliers
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
Ability to articulate technical issues and solutions to non-technical people
Leadership Skills
Demonstrates disciplined execution
Clarity of focus - Sets objectives, manages and measures to ensure delivery of those objectives
Manages expectations of customers, suppliers, and employees
Proficient at "Selling" solutions and educating others as needed
Fact based decision making
Must demonstrate a wide degree of creativity and latitude in this role.
Business Skills
Sound business knowledge in all areas of the organization
Familiarity with the furniture industry
Strategic planning along with effective execution
Technical Skills
Project Management – Extensive experience identifying work activities, determining effort and tracking progress.

Information Technology – Business Analysis:
Proficient with solution design and requirements discovery.

Information Technology – Application Management:
Understands the application design, development, and deployment process

Information Technology – Infrastructure:
Awareness of IT Architecture, platforms and technologies
Awareness of Information Technology best practices and industry trends
Strong problem-solving skills, analytical and creative
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Finance, or another related field.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in SAP Finance support, including experience in a full life-cycle implementation of SAP.
Hands-on experience in SAP FI design, configuration, and testing.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong understanding of financial systems and business processes/best practices.
Established expertise in SAP Financial Accounting, including SAP - FI organizational structures, GL Accounting, and AR/AP
Knowledge of SAP Controlling and FI-CO integration points with other SAP modules.
Experience in Analytics and BI reporting is a plus.
Kimball International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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