FUTURE PIPE INDUSTRIES Looking for Senior Finance Functional Analyst at Chennai, Tamil Nadu Full Time

s to: Business Applications Manager Functional

Category: FTE

Unit / Division / Department / Section: Business Systems

JOB PURPOSE

Implementation of the IT Strategy via the introduction of Business Solutions which give value to the organization, enforcement of best practices, provision of objective analysis and advice, initiation and implementation of refined processes and action plans, provision of training & support as required, auditing of business process and user practices, as well as the mapping, optimisation, design & development of those business processes.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Financial Structure Solution & Setup

• Ensure project completion and timely delivery
• Measure performance against SLAs (where applicable)
• Propose front-end and back-end design and technology platforms
• Develop delivery timelines
• Design and implement the financial customized technology solutions which suit the Business objectives
• Consult with end-users and Business Managers to gather requirements and ascertain acceptable performance standards
• Advise on the optimal finance/logistics structure for the group taking into account the business and process requirements
• Define application configuration and setup

Business Solutions

• Supervise functional design activities and create functional requirements for converting to application design, testing and deployment
• Propose solutions for End Users satisfaction
• Meet Business Purpose and Objective
• Develop and test detailed functional designs for business solution components and prototypes
• Support to Key and End users at all sites currently using or about to implement the systems

Best Practices

• Implement change management, problem resolution and training
• Monitor Business Systems publications to ensure data is up-to-date
• Create, review and maintain training & support documentation
• Complete reviews and comments to respective operations
• Evaluate and identify number of best practices
• Analyse the results and make recommendations
• Improvise, optimise and standardise logistics and manufacturing processes and job instructions
• Analyse the results and make meaningful recommendations for action taking into account the business process and technology practices.
• Conduct site audits and develop best practice measures and key performance indicators to analyse the current practices.

SPAN OF COMMUNICATION

• Internal: Vice President Business Systems; Corporate IT & Business Systems Applications Team; Corporate Finance; Operational Level Management & Staff; FMHG; GCC & FPIG manufacturing divisions
• External: External Solution Providers; External Consultants

JOB RELEVANT INFORMATION (BOUNDARIES & DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY)

• The jobholder is responsible for making decisions related to their direct scope of work

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in any Finance Disciplines.
• Chartered Accountant or CPA, certification and expertise in ERP finance functionality

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years in an accounts/finance section of a manufacturing company.
• Minimum of 5 years in Systems Implementations.
• Minimum 3 years of Infor ERP LN 10.5 functional consulting experience in the Finance modules (in depth knowledge in General ledgers, Accounts receivable, Accounts payable, Cash management, budgeting, fixed assets, central invoicing and financial statements).

Job-Specific Skills:

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in Group consolidation and budget preparation processes – experience in IBM Cognos products (IBM Cognos controller and TM1).
• Minimum 2 years in implementing TP projects and financial related integrations Experience in INFOR LN electronic banking modules (SEPA payments and electronic bank statements).
• Knowledge in Tax configuration, ing and submission.
• Knowledge in IFRS & GAAP compliance and ing.
• Knowledge in Month end and year end closing processes.
• Experience in INFOR LN Integration setup and reconciliation group ing.
• Experience in Standard cost and operation rates models.
• Ability to solve problems that require logical reasoning.
• Takes initiative, breaks new ground and creates opportunities for others.
• Ability to develop high quality analysis of operational requirements.
• Ability to assess business solutions, their purpose and benefits to the Business.
• Well versed in office applications & Data Analysis Tools (MS office, writing)
• English language communication skills – written, verbal; Multi-lingual skills are an advantage.
• Travel to company sites as per the business needs.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent knowledge of the ERP system logistics and financial modules and the business process.
• Possesses a clear understanding of all areas of the business in order to provide optimal solutions.
• Provide solutions which are practical and feasible to implement.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Ability to create personal work plans to ensure that their assigned projects are on time and meet the requirements in full
• Ability to train, monitor and provide conceptual guidance on best practices and system content.
• Ability to address conflicting point of views and build trusting relationships with the stakeholders to ensure their participation and support.
• Ability to take the initiative and be proactive to drive positive change within the organization.
• Ability to map and redesign business processes based on optimized best practices logic.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Infor LN: 3 years (Required)
• IBM Cognos: 2 years (Required)