Functional Financial Analyst

Senior Functional Finance Analyst – JDE Worldsoft

Location: Cleveland, OH

Experience Level: Senior (12+ Years)

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Sesheng LLC is seeking a highly seasoned Senior Functional Finance Analyst to support a major enterprise client. This role is designed for a subject matter expert with extensive experience in JDE Worldsoft to lead daily production support and financial operations. Beyond day-to-day maintenance, you will serve as a strategic contributor to upcoming ERP transformation initiatives, including system upgrades and migrations to next-generation platforms. The ideal candidate will blend deep technical-functional knowledge with the ability to navigate a complex, global delivery model.

Key Responsibilities

·         Production Support: Deliver expert-level support for JDE Worldsoft finance modules, specifically General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), and Accounts Receivable (AR).

·         Issue Resolution: Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve complex functional issues, ensuring 24/7 business continuity and minimal operational disruption.

·         Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with onshore teams to translate business needs into technical requirements, documenting optimized process flows and enhancements.

·         Financial Integrity: Facilitate month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accurate reconciliations and high-fidelity reporting.

·         ERP Transformation: Play a pivotal role in ERP migration and upgrade planning, performing gap analyses, functional testing, and data mapping.

·         Compliance & Documentation: Maintain rigorous functional documentation (SOPs, user guides) and ensure all processes adhere to internal controls and audit standards.

Required Skill Sets & Qualifications

·         Experience: A minimum of 12+ years of professional experience in a functional finance role specifically focused on JDE Worldsoft.

·         Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.

·         Technical Expertise: Deep mastery of ERP workflows and core finance modules (GL, AP, AR).

·         Global Delivery: Proven track record working within an offshore support model, demonstrating seamless collaboration across different time zones and cultures.

·         Analytical Rigor: Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to perform complex data validation and mapping during system transitions.

·         Communication: Fluent professional communication skills, capable of bridging the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders