IT Business Analyst, Finance

Career Opportunities: IT Business Analyst, Finance (3600) Requisition ID 3600 -Posted - Churchill Downs Incorporated - IT Bus. Applications - Corporate - KY Churchill Corporate Department: Information Technology, IT Business Applications Reports to: Director, Finance Applications FLSA Status: Exempt Located In Louisville, KY Travel: 10%-15% as needed JOB SUMMARY The IT Business Analyst, Finance collaborates with business stakeholders, business leaders, IT teams, PMO, and end users to support enterprise finance applications and business processes. This role involves facilitating meetings to discuss end-user requirements, project status updates, communication, planning, training, and operational needs. This individual will be responsible for technical support of enterprise financial systems and configuration. The role will include writing functional specification documents, test plans, training plans, deployment plans, and policies and procedures to support enterprise applications, business processes, and projects. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Partner with business stakeholders & leadership, IT teams and end users across the organization to implement innovative solutions to business-critical challenges. Clarify and deepen the understanding of business processes, pain points, business needs, and desires of stakeholders. Act as a liaison between business leaders and IT to communicate priorities, while managing functional and technical requirements for support and projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, implement, document and support solutions in new and existing finance enterprise applications Lead and continually identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency in business processes and systems. Collect information on business needs and translate the data into technical requirements. Support, manage, deploy, and communicate enterprise application upgrades, enhancements, and maintenance. Provide end user support and training for enterprise financial applications. Identify and resolve end user gaps in application use skills and business process understanding. Create and maintain end-user training documentation, technical guides, user acceptance testing scripts and project status updates. Perform unit, integration, and regression tests and document results. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, and corporate objectives. Other duties as required. REGULATORY Ability to obtain racing and/or gaming licenses as required in any jurisdiction where CDI operates. The Gaming industry is highly regulated and as such demands an extensive background check to obtain a license. Must be 21 years of age or older. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent work experience will be considered. Experience with enterprise SAP systems preferred, including S4/HANA and Analytics Cloud. Firm understanding of finance and accounting practices and terminology, including Order to Cash, Inventory Management, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury and General Ledger functionality. SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES Ability to quickly learn and adopt finance software solutions, including emerging technology. Experience with testing, deployment, and release management. Excellent problem-solving, analytical & critical thinking skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS Extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Regular use of a keyboard and mouse for typing and navigating software. Viewing a computer screen for prolonged periods. Ability to manipulate paperwork, including filing, sorting, and organizing. Moving within the office environment to attend meetings, use office equipment, or interact with colleagues. Occasional lifting of office supplies or paperwork (up to 20 pounds). Speaking and listening to colleagues and clients in person, over the phone, or via video conferencing. Working in a climate-controlled office environment with moderate noise levels. Performing repetitive tasks such as data entry or document preparation. Working under artificial lighting conditions typical of an office environment, which may include fluorescent or LED lighting. Role is onsite five days a week at the Louisville, KY CDI headquarters office. #J-18808-Ljbffr Churchill Downs