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Position Summary:
The Finance Application Functional Analyst is an essential role in the development of software application solutions used by the business community. The Application Functional Analyst uses deep functional and application knowledge to translate those into artifacts that are used by application development teams to create and deliver a solution within a functional area of expertise. The Application Functional Analyst may also have business process or industry knowledge within the functional area, enabling the individual to support and guide the business process analyst through design, build, and test of a project’s business processes.
What you will do:
Defining business scenarios
Designing processes including batch jobs
Defining requirements, including developing a functional object test approach designed data mining process
Conducting fit/gap/manual analysis
Creating functional specifications including data mining development
Configuring software including design, enterprise structure, configuration of system, developing and conducting prototype,
Designing master data including to-be master data object identification and design, reporting and analytics development, BI application reports,
Executing functional object testing including solution validation and populating function object test environment
Conducting super-user training
Executing cut-over
Stabilizing the post go-live environment
Longer term application management and maintenance, if required
When you will work:
Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
Hybrid schedule, 4 days in office in Wyoming, MI, with 1 day remote
What you'll bring to the table:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field required.
Five to eight years of previous ERP analysis or ERP software development experience.
SAP S/4HANA Finance- RTR for AP & AR functions and processes strongly preferred.
Demonstrated understanding of current ERP technologies.
Strong commitment to software quality.
Proven analytical, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills
Solid customer focus, teamwork, innovation, creativity, and relationship building.
Must have problem-solving capabilities.
Must have the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and be able to work independently or within a team environment.
Must demonstrate drive and initiative and be highly motivated toward company, team, and individual results and maintain a high focus on priorities.
Ability to develop solutions to a variety of complex problems and reference established precedents and policies.
Strong analytical skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, including executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Five to eight years of ERP analysis or ERP software development experience
- SAP S/4HANA Finance experience, particularly Record-to-Report for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions and processes
- Understanding of current ERP technologies
- Commitment to software quality
- Analytical, critical-thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Customer focus, teamwork, innovation, creativity, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently or within a team
- Ability to develop solutions to complex problems using established precedents and policies
- Ability to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including professional interaction with executives, managers, and subject matter experts
What We Do
We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated broadline food service distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order, and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate. We distribute to foodservice operators throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest regions of the U.S. and coast to coast in Canada. Our company also operates more than 170 Gordon Food Service Stores, which are open to the public and provide the benefits of restaurant-quality products and friendly, knowledgeable service. Gordon Food Service Stores do not charge a membership fee. Gordon Food Service Stores are the primary supplier for many small foodservice operators, including: restaurants, churches, daycare providers, caterers, event planners, and other small businesses. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities. Gordon Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
