FINANCE CHANGE PROJECTS – ANALYST/SENIOR ANALYST(Contractor)

About the role

This position is a 3 months contract role and will report to the Finance Project Manager. The role will support finance transformation projects, implementing new finance tools, continuous improvement, and automation initiatives across accounting, controlling, and related finance functions.

Functions and duties

• Project Execution and Testing Support
• Support finance transformation initiatives and related process or system changes.
• Aid with UAT by preparing test materials, tracking results, coordinating user follow-up, and helping resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain testing logs and documentation; identify, raise, and escalate testing issues as necessary.
• Track project deliverables, issues, and actions; follow up with owners to support timely resolution and escalation.
• Process Documentation & Reporting
• Document current-state processes, pain points, and user feedback to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain project quality metrics, reports, and related trackers.
• Prepare and update SOPs, training materials, and job aids.
• Prepare project status updates, steering committee materials, and executive-ready summaries.
• Analyze process and project data to identify trends, root causes, bottlenecks, control gaps, and opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Coordination, Training & Operational Support
• Support training, communications, and transition activities for system and process changes.
• Monitor post-go-live activity and support stabilization efforts.
• Provide day-to-day support for D365-related changes and ongoing finance operations.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, requirements-gathering sessions, and stakeholder follow-ups; document decisions, action items, and open questions.
• Support change management activities, including stakeholder impact assessments, readiness tracking, adoption monitoring, and post-implementation feedback.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field
• Analyst: 2–4 years of relevant experience; Senior Analyst: 4–7+ years of relevant experience in finance transformation, accounting operations, financial systems, reporting, audit, process improvement, or project support roles
• Working knowledge of finance and accounting processes such as PTP, OTC, RTR, close, controls, or reporting
• Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives, systems implementations, testing, or business process changes
• Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems; Power BI, reporting tools, or data visualization experience preferred
• Experience in CPG, manufacturing, wholesale, or retail environments is preferred

Key Skills & Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data, identify issues, and develop practical recommendations
• Project Support & Organization: Ability to manage tasks, timelines, priorities, and documentation across multiple initiatives
• Finance Process Knowledge: Solid grounding in accounting, reporting, controls, and operational finance workflows
• Systems & Data Orientation: Comfortable working with ERP systems, reporting tools, reconciliations, and data validation
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Ability to challenge inefficiencies and support scalable process improvements
• Communication & Collaboration: Clear, concise communication and the ability to work effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders