What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT JDE Business Analyst - Finance - Now Hiring position at West Fraser?
Are you interested in working for a company that offers both a challenging work environment and a rewarding career path?
The primary responsibility of the JD Edwards Business Analyst is to work closely with the business, sales, and shipping to determine their requirements and collaborate with the technical teams to facilitate the changes.
What you will do:
- Work with Business Users to identify, document, and resolve issues arising from the use of JD Edwards Enterprise One Order to Cash functionality within West Fraser’s various lines of business
- Capture business needs and translates those needs into measurable requirements that can be coded, tested, and successfully implemented and adopted by the business
- Manage the creation and execution of test plans, ensuring that the results meet the specified business requirements while supporting QA activities as needed
- Training of business users on Order to Cash applications and configurations
- Participate in the development process in a support role through the software product lifecycle
- Participate in cross-functional integrated teams to address business and adoption issues (e.g., user experience, data flow, business process flow)
- Contributes and participates in the successful rollout of JDE enhancements
- Triage reported defects and document root cause analyses to avoid production service interruptions
- Assist Business with month-end, year-end closing procedures
- Periodically check and fix issues that come up in integrity and reconciliation reporting
- Review and make recommendations for application of JDE system patching or updates
- Communicate application problems and issues to key stakeholders, including management, development teams, end users, and unit leaders
- Test fixes and perform post-resolution follow-ups to ensure problems have been adequately resolved
- Conduct research on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards in support of potential procurement and development efforts
- Work with vendors to facilitate the efficient implementation of new software products, systems, and enhancements as well as the resolution of any adaptation issues
- Manage assigned tickets and work packages using ServiceNow and JIRA
What you will need to be successful:
- Bachelor's degree, in Computer Science, Technology, Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience
- 5 years experience with JD Edwards
- Experience in design and implementation of JDE modules
- Experience with Order to Cash, AR and all processes in Finance modules including DMAAI & Flex accounting, Credit and Tax setups, Integrity Reporting, etc
- Successfully completed at least one full implementation involving multiple site configuration set up with proven incorporation of structured planning and testing processes
- Solid understanding of end-to-end financial concepts, including but not limited to autopay, 2- and 3-way invoice matching, voucher creation, and financial reporting
- Experience with business process analysis and follow through improvement implementations
- Understands ITIL methodologies with a focus on IT service management and change management
- Able to develop new or modify existing software solutions to satisfy business
- Effective team skills and agility to work on multiple teams and projects
What will make you stand out:
- Oracle Transportation Module (OTM) experience is strongly preferred
- Oracle E-Business Suite experience is preferred
- Excellent written verbal and oral communication skills with a proven record in communicating with all levels of the organization
- Strong functional knowledge of JDE Enterprise One
- Ability to work effectively and adapt to shifting priorities as business needs and deadlines change
Awesome Benefits you will get:
- Competitive starting pay
- On-the-job training
- A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
- Medical
- Dental
- 401k Plan, with company matching & retirement contribution
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability,
- Paid vacations and holidays,
- Potential relocation assistance.
West Fraser is a growing, diversified wood products company with over 60 facilities in North America and Europe. We are the worlds’ largest softwood lumber producer. Our investments include a climate-controlled mill; modern, competitive manufacturing facilities; product innovation; and bioenergy. These investments are adding up to a bright future. Safety is one of West Fraser’s core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities.
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If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, internal promotions, training, safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser:
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.
West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.
West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace