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Business Systems Analyst - Dynamics 365 F&O (26498)
Saint Paul, MN
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Position Summary
As a Sr. Business Systems Analyst specializing in accounting operations and proficient in Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O, this position will play a pivotal role in optimizing financial processes, streamlining workflows, and ensuring accurate reporting within the organization. Responsibilities will encompass analyzing business requirements, identifying system enhancements, and providing technical support to enhance the utilization of Microsoft Dynamics 365 within the accounting function.
This role is a critical team member of the implementation team and leads the Finance functional workstream. They will work with Application Consultants, Subject Matter Experts, and Process Owners to review current business processes of legacy systems, refine designed D365 business processes as necessary, build new requirements, test, train, and support other implementation activity. Following the project, the role will work closely with the business on enhancement and support activities across the D365 environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Process Analysis:
o Collaborate with accounting stakeholders to understand their business processes and requirements.
o Conduct thorough analysis of existing accounting workflows and identify areas for improvement.
o Document business processes, including data flows and system integrations.
System Configuration and Customization:
o Utilize expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 to configure and customize the system to meet accounting requirements.
o Implement changes to workflows, reports, and dashboards as needed to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
o Implement system upgrades, patches, and enhancements.
Requirements Gathering and Documentation:
o Elicit and document detailed business requirements from accounting stakeholders.
o Translate business requirements into functional specifications for system configuration and development.
o Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, customizations, and integrations.
User Training and Support:
o Develop and deliver training materials and sessions to educate accounting staff on system functionality and best practices.
o Provide ongoing support to accounting users, troubleshoot issues, and address system-related inquiries in a timely manner.
o Act as a liaison to accounting end-users for issue resolution and system enhancements.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
o Extract and analyze accounting data from Microsoft Dynamics 365 to support financial reporting and decision-making.
o Develop and maintain standardized reports and dashboards to meet the needs of accounting stakeholders.
o Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process improvement through data analysis.
Compliance and Risk Management:
o Ensure adherence to internal controls within accounting processes implemented in Microsoft Dynamics 365.
o Identify and mitigate risks associated with system changes, data integrity, and financial reporting.
o Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations related to system configurations and processes.
Experience Requirements:
5-7 years of business systems analyst or similar role, with a focus on accounting operations preferably with a process manufacturer, specifically in Microsoft D365 Finance & Operations