Financial Systems Analyst

Aston Carter • Johnston, IA • 8h ago

Job Title: Financial Systems AnalystJob Description

The Financial Systems Analyst is responsible for evaluating, implementing, and maintaining financial systems and software applications to support the company's financial operations. This role involves analyzing current financial systems, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring seamless integration with other business systems. The analyst will collaborate with various departments to streamline financial processes, enhance system efficiency, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

Oversee the implementation and configuration of financial systems such as ERP and accounting software.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, finance, and operations to integrate financial systems with other business systems like HR, CRM, and inventory platforms.

Ensure smooth data migration and user adoption of new financial systems or upgrades.

Provide ongoing support for financial software, including troubleshooting issues, system upgrades, and performance monitoring.

Ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial data across all platforms.

Collaborate with vendors for software updates, patches, and troubleshooting resolutions.

Lead the finance data integrity process for all financial applications.

Monitor and validate data flows between systems to ensure consistent and accurate financial reporting.

Design and implement controls to safeguard the integrity of financial data.

Partner with IT and business stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and implement quality assurance procedures.

Analyze financial data and generate reports to support financial decision-making.

Develop and maintain dashboards and financial reporting tools for key stakeholders.

Ensure the financial systems support accurate forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.

Identify inefficiencies within financial systems and workflows; propose and implement solutions for improvement.

Automate routine financial processes and workflows to streamline manual tasks, where applicable.

Document and standardize processes to ensure and improve consistency and reduce risk.

Ensure financial systems comply with regulatory requirements such as SOX and GDPR, and company policies.

Implement security measures to protect sensitive financial data and maintain data integrity.

Provide training for finance team members and other stakeholders on system functionality and best practices.

Develop user documentation including manuals, FAQs, process guides, and documentation to support system usage.

Manage relationships with existing and potential software vendors, implementation partners, and business associates.

Evaluate vendor performance and coordinate service level agreements (SLAs).

Support procurement and contract negotiation processes for new systems or services.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, information technology, or a related field.

5+ years of proven experience in financial systems analysis, support, or a related area.

Strong knowledge of financial software applications, ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and accounting principles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Certification in Financial Systems like SAP FI/CO or Oracle Financials is preferred.

Work Environment

This position requires working in the office five days a week, with the possibility of reducing to four days once fully operational.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Johnston, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $45.67/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Johnston,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 5, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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