IFS Finance Analyst

Job Description

This role is remote, with an ideal base location is Louisville, KY. Also open to candidates based in surrounding states in the Eastern/Central time zones.
What the Role Is
The IFS Finance Analyst is responsible for ensuring the effective, best practice-based usage of IFS functionality to support Heaven Hill’s business processes. Today, Heaven Hill runs IFS9, with plans to transition to IFS Cloud. As part of this project, Heaven Hill aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their existing business processes. The Analyst will be very knowledgeable in IFS Accounting functionality and comfortable proposing improvements that help the Accounting & Treasury teams in day-to-day activities.
This position will execute enhancements and small projects in the Finance & Accounting area and resolve Finance & Accounting related end user tickets. The Analyst will collaborate with the Accounting/Treasury and FP&A IT Business Solution Partners, Enterprise Applications Administrator, and external vendors. The IFS Finance Business Analyst reports to the Director of IT Business Solutions.
The Analyst will also play an integral part of the IFS Cloud project team and partner closely with the external implementation partner and internal stakeholders.
How You Will Spend Your Time?
Subject Matter expert in IFS accounting & finance modules.
Experience setting up Costing & Consolidations in an ERP system
Act as part of the Heaven Hill IT team ensuring the successful implementation of Accounting and Finance IT projects including migration from IFS9 to IFS Cloud
Develop and initially deliver IFS Finance & Accounting end user training as needed
Provide end user support by resolving tickets associated with Finance & Accounting functionality
Support a culture of continuous improvement by identifying process optimization opportunities, gain buy-in and implement them where agreed
Research, recommend, and lead the implementation of satellite systems where appropriate to augment existing IFS Accounting & Finance functionality and meet business needs
Maintain a working knowledge of existing IFS satellite systems which support IFS Finance & Accounting based business processes
Work closely with IT Business Solution Partner to lead small projects and enhancements utilizing either internal or external resources
Work closely with Enterprise Applications Administrator to testing and ensure the success of patches, upgrades, etc.
Who You Are…
Bachelor’s Degree in MIS, Business Computer Systems, Computer Science, or related field required
Minimum 4 years relevant experience including hands on experience as IFS user in Accounting, preferably in a manufacturing company
Minimum 4 years in implementing Accounting functionality using the standard IFS implementation process
Experience supporting and maintaining IFS 9 or 10 ERP solutions as a business analyst supporting Finance
Understanding of accounting and finance concepts and processes.
CPA preferred
Proven ability to manage conflicting priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated experience working with internal end users
Demonstrated experience managing outsourced partners/vendors both in executing small projects and a utilizing a maintenance contract such as IFS Operational Success
Experience with IFS Cloud preferred
Experience implementing functionality to support FET/TTB reporting preferred
Physical Requirements
While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, and use of computer; reach with hands and arms. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Benefits
Paid Vacation
11 Paid Holidays
Health, Dental & Vision eligibility from day one
FSA/HSA
401K match
EAP
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Heaven Hill and its affiliates are committed to fostering a diverse workforce as an Equal Employment Opportunity company. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, natural origin, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.