Financial Systems Analyst

The Fincinial System Analyst enhances current reporting processes, drives automation throughout the finance team, and supports financial transaction, Business Intelligence, and reporting systems Responsibility Level Under the oversight and direction of financial planning leadership enhances current reporting processes, drives automation throughout the finance team, and supports financial transaction, Business Intelligence, and reporting systems. Updates, creates and manages various financial reports as well as budgeting/forecasting tools and reports. Determines reporting solutions as well as improves and streamlines current reporting systems and models including budget and forecast templates. Keeps abreast of system changes and enhancements in order to continuously improve our financial systems capabilities, processes and efficiencies. Implements and may provide input into strategic goals for organization and financial systems and reporting. Applies expertise in financial reporting and systems to support the development of policies, procedures, and programs. Has familiarity with the finance budget and may provide input into spending decisions, particularly as pertains to vendors, systems, and projects. Principal Duties 1. Assists in implementing financial systems, in collaboration with IT and Accounting/Finance team, in order to achieve continued system optimizations, upgrades and improvements. Utilize financial systems, Business Intelligence and MS Office to enhance reporting capabilities, efficiencies, internal controls and systems effectiveness. 2. Work in cooperation with all users, IT and external software vendor/consultants in the design, upgrade and maintenance of their reporting mechanisms. Act as a resource to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of reports and spreadsheets of finance/accounting team. Develop financial reporting solutions based on specifications and needs. 3. Responsible for generating monthly financial and management reports and presentations as well as reports for forecast and budget in collaboration with leadership in a timely manner. 4. Responsible for supporting maintenance and administration of financial software systems and products in a timely manner that reflects the current reporting requirements. Manages multiple versions of data including actuals, budgets (various versions) and forecasts as well as budget and forecast templates. Also maintains security, report distribution and workflow in Prophix and is a backup administrator to ReQlogic. 5. Cross-trains and serve as back-up administrator on Microsoft Dynamics SL as needed. 6. Apply training techniques to grow understanding and usage of the applications. 7. Project and Change Management: Effectively plans and manages own work to reliably complete routine job responsibilities and special assignments. May serve as a team member or subject matter expert on formal projects or within the department. Effectively engages in change affecting her/him, communicating appropriately with supervisor. Follows through on learning, skill building, and practice necessary to adapt to change. 8. Problem Solving: Light supervision; works independently. Periodic review of work by manager or senior coworker. Solves problems of moderate to advanced complexity; able to identify root cause, interpret data and resolve issues. 9. Technical Skill: Understands and applies professional principles and skills within area of specialization to modify processes to resolve situations. 10. Community Engagement: Champions Goodwill s community engagement initiatives and serves as an ambassador for Goodwill in the wider community. 11. Responsible for completing other duties/responsibilities as assigned. Requirements 1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting 2. Relevant experience within financial systems and financial reporting (system implementation, generating financial reports for internal and external use and presentations, understanding of data so that financial reporting is accurate and efficient). 3. Minimum of 2 years experience with various financial applications and/or system interfaces 4. Knowledge of Systems Development Life Cycle Methodology Preferred 5. Strong computer skills including MS Office, business intelligence, accounting, and report writing software. Exposure to budget, forecast, and other software products desirable. 6. Excellent customer service, attention to detail, time management and organization. Core Cultural Competencies 1. Customer Focus: Independently anticipate and meet customer needs, while searching for ways to improve customer service. Internalize customer feedback, and follow up with customer to ensure problems are solved by providing innovative ideas to meet their future needs. 2. Values Differences: Seeks out the diverse perspectives and talents of others, striving to work effectively with others who have different perspectives, backgrounds or styles. Behave with sensitivity towards differences in cultural norms, expectations, and ways of communicating. Challenge stereotyping or offensive comments. 3. Communicates Effectively: Shares information and updates with others, while ensuring a clear, concise and professional communication through reports, documentation, written and other communications. Listens with interest to what others have to say. 4. Situational Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility of responses to different situations through adapting to the changing needs, conditions, priorities or opportunities. Monitors how well an approach is working to see if a change is needed, recognizing cues that suggest a change in approach or behavior is needed. 5. Drives Results: Demonstrates a strong drive to achieve meaningful results, through driving tasks to successful completion and closure. Sets high standards for own performance, showing determination in the face of obstacles and setbacks. 6. Ensures Accountability: Takes responsibility and ownership for successes and failures in own work. Monitors progress of performance and changes approach accordingly, following through on commitments. Physical/Ergonomic Requirements Remain stationary for extended periods of time, repetitive use of hands for keyboarding, vision required to work with electronic databases. Salary, Incentive Plan & Benefits When determining placement within the salary range for this position Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago considers education, experience, internal equity, market demands and other qualifying criteria. It is not typical for individuals to be hired at or near the top of the rage for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on facts and circumstances of each case. Certain roles are eligible to participate in an incentive plan. Participation in this plan does not guarantee an incentive payment and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan, which are subject to change. In addition to compensation, we offer a competitive benefit program that may include medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (PTO) and more. The specifics of each benefit package will vary depending on factors such as full or part time jobs, contracted, temporary, or other job categories. Equal Opportunity Employer (SEW) #J-18808-Ljbffr