Financial ERP Implementation Specialist (Project-Based)
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Job Location:
Phoenix, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
The Financial ERP Implementation Specialist is a hands-on project-based individual contributor responsible for supporting the configuration testing and deployment of a financial ERP system. This role partners closely with Finance IT and external implementation partners to ensure financial processes are accurately translated into system functionality and successfully delivered within the project timeline.
This position focuses on execution detailed analysis and functional expertise.
Job Responsibilities
Financial ERP Functional Support
- Serve as a finance subject matter expert (SME) during ERP implementation activities
- Support functional configuration and validation of financial modules including:
- General Ledger
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Fixed Assets
- Cash Management
- Document business requirements process flows and functional specifications
Testing & Data Activities
- Execute and support system testing activities
- Validate financial postings reports and reconciliations
- Support data migration activities including data mapping validation and reconciliation
Controls Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure system design supports accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and internal control requirements
- Validate audit trails approvals and segregation of duties within the ERP
- Support financial reporting and close requirements in the new system
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with Finance IT and implementation partners to resolve functional issues
- Participate in status updates and issue resolution meetings
- Escalate risks or gaps with clear recommendations and supporting analysis
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Information Systems or related field
- 5 years of experience in finance accounting systems or ERP implementations
- Hands-on experience with one or more financial ERP platforms (e.g. SAP Oracle Workday Dynamics)
- Strong understanding of core accounting processes and financial close
- Experience working in project-based or implementation environments
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting ERP implementations as a finance SME or functional analyst
- Experience with system testing data conversion or financial reporting tools
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to translate accounting requirements into system functionality
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working independently in a deadline-driven project environment
Well offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry who knows how far you can go
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We arethe place where human dreams plus humanendeavour shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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About Company
GKN Aerospace is a global engineering group that make essential components for industries that touch lives across the globe
