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IT Functional Analyst – Finance
Bridge the Gap Between Business and Technology
Are you a problem-solver who thrives at the intersection of people, processes, and systems? Do you love transforming business challenges into smart, tech-driven solutions?
We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative IT Functional Analyst to help us streamline and enhance our technology landscape. This is an exciting opportunity to work across departments, shape impactful solutions, and be a critical voice in the evolution of our digital network.
What You’ll Do:
As an IT Functional Analyst, you’ll be a trusted advisor and technical problem-solver, leading the design and delivery of systems that drive business success. You’ll partner with stakeholders across the business—particularly in Finance —to ensure our platforms are not just functional—but adding high value in each of our divisions.
You’ll be hands-on across a wide range of responsibilities, including:
Be the Tech Translator:
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs
- Translate complex business requirements into clear technical specs
- Lead workshops and interviews to dive deep into HR pain points and process needs
Own Implementation & Integration:
- Assist in the implementation and configuration of key platforms
- Collaborate with IT to integrate systems across departments and ensure data flows efficiently
- Identify and resolve integration challenges
Lead Change & Ensure Compliance:
- Manage system updates, upgrades, and new releases
- Align technology with business goals and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
- Keep stakeholders informed and supported throughout the change journey
Deliver Projects with Impact:
- Lead and support technology projects, keeping them on time and within budget
- Coordinate between internal teams and external consultants to meet deliverables
- Ensure clear alignment between people, process, and technology
Collaborate & Communicate:
- Work with vendors and external consultants to bring in expert solutions
- Ensure smooth knowledge transfer and alignment on project objectives and deliverables
- Facilitate training sessions and create learning materials for end users
Enable Data-Driven Decisions
- Ensure accurate data flow across platforms and systems
- Ensure integration of data across systems for comprehensive reporting and analysis.
What You’ll Bring:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field
- 3 years’ experience in a similar role (IT Functional Analyst, Systems Analyst, Business Analyst)
- Experience with Finance and/or HRIS systems (Microsoft Dynamics, Sage Intacct, UKG, Workday, etc.)
- Familiarity with data management, analytics tools, and reporting platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Experience with system administration tasks, including user access control, software updates, and system maintenance.
- Familiarity with cloud-based technologies and SaaS platforms.
- Understanding of web technologies, APIs, and system integrations.
- Experience with system administration and management of user roles in tools.
- Proven experience working with external consultants and cross-functional teams
What We Offer:
- Hybrid work flexibility – enjoy the best of both remote and in-office collaboration, with 2 days from home and 3 days in our Akron office
- A chance to work across multiple business functions on impactful projects
- A collaborative, forward-thinking team environment
- Professional growth opportunities and in a growing Global organization
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re passionate about bridging people, processes, and technology, and want to be part of a company that values innovation and impact—this is your opportunity.
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