IT Functional Analyst Finance
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- Finance Functional Analysis and Process Design Lead end-to-end functional analysis and process design across General Ledger Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Fixed Assets Intercompany and Closing C Reporting; ensure design choices are scalable usable and compliant with internal control and statutory standards
- Requirements to ERP Solutions Translate Finance business requirements into ERP solutions on the current platforms and on the future Microsoft Dynamics 365 FCO target architecture; drive fit-gap analysis solution options and to-be process documentation
- Delivery and Vendor Coordination Collaborate with internal developers and external partners to manage enhancements releases and issue resolution on local Finance systems; review functional specifications oversee testing and ensure deployment quality
- Finance Application Support and Problem Resolution Provide second/third-level (L2/L3) functional support for Finance applications across EMEA acting as the primary escalation point for incidents affecting GL sub-ledgers intercompany and closing processes; perform structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis coordinate timely resolution with internal teams and vendors and ensure operational continuity during critical business cycles such as month-end quarter- end and year-end closes; collaborate with the IT Service Desk to maintain prioritized ticket workflows track resolution SLAs and drive recurring-issue elimination through permanent fixes and knowledge base updates
- Microsoft Dynamics Transition Support Contribute to the EMEA transition to Microsoft Dynamics ERP: data and process readiness template design alignment country localization requirements cutover planning and hypercare for Finance scope
- Internal Control Compliance and Audit Ensure documentation and governance of Finance/ERP processes including change requests functional specifications segregation-of-duties considerations and audit-related evidence; act as functional counterpart for internal and external auditors
- User Adoption Training and Stakeholder Engagement Support user adoption and training activities for Finance users across EMEA countries; act as escalation point for complex functional issues balancing local needs with regional standards; prepare materials and facilitate recurring State of Work sessions with Group and Country Finance leaders to track progress vs. roadmap KPIs risks/decisions and follow-ups
- Continuous Improvement and Data Quality Identify proactive and reactive improvement opportunities across Finance processes and supporting systems building business cases when relevant; support data quality initiatives across Finance master data (Chart of Accounts vendors customers fixed assets cost centers) driving harmonization and remediation in line with the EMEA data strategy
- 5-7 years of experience as an IT Functional Analyst with a strong Finance domain focus in multi-country multi-company environme
- Deep hands-on knowledge of core Finance processes: GL AP AR Fixed Assets Intercompany Period-End Close Statutory and Group Reporting
- Solid experience with at least one enterprise ERP (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics SAP Oracle JDE AS/400-based platforms) including configuration and functional design
- Strong understanding of internal control frameworks statutory accounting principles and audit requirements (e.g. IFRS / local GAAPs SOX-like control environments)
- Proven ability to write functional specifications lead UAT and govern releases through structured change management
- Fluent in English; working proficiency in Italian
- Availability to be onsite in Milan 3 days/week and to travel across EMEA when required
- Direct experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (implementation rollout or run);
- Knowledge of Dataverse Power Platform and the Microsoft data stack is a strong plus
- Experience supporting ERP harmonization / single-template programs across multiple countries and legal entities
- Exposure to MCA integration of acquired entities into a Finance ERP template
- Familiarity with consolidation and EPM tools (e.g. Tagetik OneStream Hyperion BPC) and tax/e-invoicing frameworks across EMEA jurisdictions
- Additional European languages (French Spanish German Dutch) appreciated
- Certifications in Microsoft Dynamics 365 FCO ITIL or relevant Finance/audit qualifications are a plus
- Business partnership mindset proximity to Finance stakeholders listening and translating business pain points into governed solutions
- Standards first reusable design harmonized processes and disciplined change control to protect data and control integrity
- Compliance and auditability by design every decision documented traceable and defensible
- Iterative delivery incremental releases on legacy platforms while building toward the Microsoft Dynamics target architecture
- Company-wide accident insurance in place for all employees (365 days a year 24/7 coverage)
- Electronic meal vouchers worth 7.00 per day for each working day equal to or longer than 4 hours
- Corporate welfare benefits of 1800 per year
- Industry-category health fund
- Smartworking 2 day at home 3 day on site
- Gross Salary 45000 - 55000
Required Skills:
Minimum Qualifications 5-7 years of experience as an IT Functional Analyst with a strong Finance domain focus in multi-country multi-company environme Deep hands-on knowledge of core Finance processes: GL AP AR Fixed Assets Intercompany Period-End Close Statutory and Group Reporting Solid experience with at least one enterprise ERP (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics SAP Oracle JDE AS/400-based platforms) including configuration and functional design Strong understanding of internal control frameworks statutory accounting principles and audit requirements (e.g. IFRS / local GAAPs SOX-like control environments) Proven ability to write functional specifications lead UAT and govern releases through structured change management Fluent in English; working proficiency in Italian Availability to be onsite in Milan 3 days/week and to travel across EMEA when required Preferred Qualifications Direct experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (implementation rollout or run); Knowledge of Dataverse Power Platform and the Microsoft data stack is a strong plus Experience supporting ERP harmonization / single-template programs across multiple countries and legal entities Exposure to MCA integration of acquired entities into a Finance ERP template Familiarity with consolidation and EPM tools (e.g. Tagetik OneStream Hyperion BPC) and tax/e-invoicing frameworks across EMEA jurisdictions Additional European languages (French Spanish German Dutch) appreciated Certifications in Microsoft Dynamics 365 FCO ITIL or relevant Finance/audit qualifications are a plus Ways of Working Business partnership mindset proximity to Finance stakeholders listening and translating business pain points into governed solutions Standards first reusable design harmonized processes and disciplined change control to protect data and control integrity Compliance and auditability by design every decision documented traceable and defensible Iterative delivery incremental releases on legacy platforms while building toward the Microsoft Dynamics target architecture
