Finance Operations & Business Analyst

Associate Director, ERP Functional & Solutions Architect- D365

Kyowa Kirin

Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease.  A Japan-based company, our goal is to translate science into smiles by delivering therapies where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, North Carolina, and Mississauga, Ontario. Summary: The Associate Director, ERP Functional & Solution Architect, ICT role will be responsible for overseeing MS D365 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) within the organization. Crucial role in implementing ERP specific business process improvements and enhancements within the organization and ensuring the system's optimal performance and functionality. Perform the planning, design, configuration, customization, and implementation of MS D365/ERP modules and functionalities, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, security protocols, and regulatory requirements. The ERP Functional Architect, Associate Director, ICT role will also serve as a business process analyst aligned with enterprise (i.e., SCM, MFG, Quality) and Corporate Functions (i.e., Finance, HR, Legal, Compliance, Procurement) ensuring successful technical solution development and delivery. Essential Functions: The D365 ERP F&O Functional Architect is responsible for the end-to-end functional design, configuration, and optimization of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations to support business operations across Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and related business functions. The architect will partner with business stakeholders, technical teams, and implementation partners to ensure that the solution is aligned with corporate strategy, compliant with GxP/GAMP 5 standards (where applicable), and scalable for future business growth. 1. Solution Architecture & Design •    Lead the functional design and architecture of the D365 F&O solution across key modules (Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Inventory, Quality, etc.). •    Translate complex business requirements into clear, scalable, and compliant functional solutions. •    Emphasizes proactive, holistic leadership in solution architecture. •    Focuses on aligning solutions with business goals, value streams, and enterprise architecture governance. •    Define data flows, integrations, and system interactions between D365 and other enterprise systems & interfaces (e.g., LIMS, MES, 3PL Partners, External Finance Systems, and Cloud systems). •    Ensure alignment with Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 roadmap and best practices. 2. Implementation & Configuration •    Perform and lead the setup, configuration, and deployment of D365 F&O modules.  •    End to end management of project/solution management by using tools like Azure Boards for planning and tracking work, Azure Repos for code versioning, and Azure Pipelines for automating build and deployment. Perform all activities from initial user stories and tasks to code, testing, and deployment through integrations with tools like Lifecycle Services (LCS).  •    Drive fit-gap analysis and functional documentation. Develop User/Functional Requirements, Functional/Technical Design, System/Business process architecture diagrams. •    Collaborate with development/vendor/managed service teams to define functional specifications for enhancements, bug/fix, customizations, reports, and interfaces. Co-develop or individually develop code/configurations required and coordinate internal development and user acceptance testing of the solution. •    Participate in system validation activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ documentation for regulated environments. 3. Governance & Compliance •    Ensure the ERP system design complies with GAMP 5, SOX, and GxP regulatory requirements. •    Develop and maintain master data governance, change management, and configuration control processes. •    Support audits and inspections through proper documentation and traceability. •    Develop current and future state roadmaps and architecture. •    Assess and align system release plan with Microsoft Dynamics 365 roadmap 4. Stakeholder Collaboration •    Partner with business process owners to define best practices, continuous improvement opportunities, and confirm desired solution to fix the support/bug-fix items raised. Support communities of practice and collaborative development methodology. •    Work independently to perform required fix within the D365 framework. Test and confirm the developed fix with business process owners.  •    Work closely with IT, OT, and cloud teams to ensure integrated digital architecture. •    Provide subject matter expertise and training for internal business process owners and super users. 5. Project & Vendor Management •    Support ERP implementation and upgrade projects through all phases — initiation, design, testing, go-live, and hypercare. •    Manage and coordinate external implementation partners and vendors. •    Define KPIs and monitor system performance, adoption, and ROI. Requirements: Education  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science, information systems, engineering, supply chain, or related fields required. Microsoft D365 F&O Certification preferred. Experience •    8+ years of experience implementing or supporting Microsoft Dynamics AX / D365 F&O. •    Proven expertise across multiple functional domains (Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement). •    Experience designing integrations between ERP and external systems (LIMS, MES, Payment interface with Bank, External Finance Systems, etc.). •    Strong understanding of ERP data models, workflows, and reporting. •    Strong understanding of functional and solution architecture of, and experience performing code and configuration updates within the following Dynamics 365 modules: o    Finance: General ledger, Cash and bank management, Accounts payable, Accounts receivable. Budgeting, Fixed assets, Cost accounting, PR/PO process, Vendor Management, Cost Accounting and Management  o    SCM: Inventory management, Master planning, Procurement and sourcing, Product information management, Production control, Warehouse management, Cost accounting, Cost management, Asset management, including scheduled maintenance and repair tasks  Technical Skills •    Proficient in MS Office Suite. Experience with technology delivery applications across solutions such as (ERP, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Finance Systems, Control Tower).  •    Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect Expert certification preferred. •    Experience with emerging technologies (AI/ML, cloud, etc.) as relevant to ERP. Working Conditions: Requires up to 10 % domestic and international travel The anticipated salary for this position will be $165,000 to $190,000.  The actual salary offered for this role at commencement of employment may vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, education (including applicable licenses and certifications, job-based knowledge, location, and other business and organizational needs. The listed salary is just one component of the overall compensation package. At Kyowa Kirin North America we provide a comprehensive range of benefits including: * 401K with company match * Annual Bonus Program (Sales Bonus for Sales Jobs) * Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule which includes Summer and Winter Shut-Downs, Sick Days and, Volunteer Days * Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Prescription Drugs and Vision) * HSA & FSA Programs * Well-Being and Work/Life Programs * Life & Disability Insurance * Concierge Services * Long Term Incentive Program (subject to job level and performance) * Pet Insurance * Tuition Assistance * Employee Referral Awards The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market. KKNA and all of its employees have an obligation to act in accordance with the law and with integrity in all our operations and interactions It is the policy of Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, creed, color, pregnancy, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or affection preference or citizenship status or any other category protected by law. When you apply to a job on this site, the personal data contained in your application will be collected and stored by Kyowa Kirin, Inc. (“Controller”), which is located at 510 Carnegie Center Dr. Princeton, NJ 08540 USA and can be contacted by emailing kkus.talentacquisition.8h@kyowakirin.com. Controller’s data protection officer can be contacted at usprivacyoffice@kyowakirin.com. 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Senior Business Systems Analyst (Core Finance/Payroll/SaaS Security)

Snowflake

At Snowflake, we are powering the era of the agentic enterprise. To usher in this new era, we seek AI-native thinkers across every function who are energized by the opportunity to reinvent how they work. You don’t just use tools; you possess an innate curiosity, treating AI as a high-trust collaborator that is core to how you solve problems and accelerate your impact. We look for low-ego individuals who thrive in dynamic and fast-moving environments and move with an experimental mindset — who rapidly test emerging capabilities to discover simpler, more powerful ways to deliver results. At Snowflake, your role isn't just to execute a function, but to help redefine the future of how work gets done. Build the future of the AI Data Cloud. Join the Snowflake team. As a Senior Business Systems Analyst you will be supporting the Finance IT Systems and be responsible for liaison between the Finance business stakeholders and developers. You must have the ability to translate business needs into Functional specifications, design and develop solutions, configure finance systems, test and deploy them into production. You have a passion for working cross functionally and building solutions to support business processes and data flows and strength in solving platform issues with expert troubleshooting skills. This role will work closely with multiple departments and other business partners, as well as Executives in Finance, Security, IT and HR. What you will be doing * Independently contribute to following areas - * Support finance systems for Period close activities of Finance operations * Automate Accounting Process using cutting edge technology * Core Accounting, External reporting Transformation Projects * Core Accounting, External reporting Operational changes * FP&A business requests * Identify Accounting/Finance process gaps and provide suggestions * AI evangelist - Able to use best of class AI tools to quickly create wireframes, FSDs, use cases, test automations & other innovations. * Partner cross functionally with other business application owners to ensure our business automation and data management processes are smooth and well connected * Serve as a subject matter expert and champion in driving the industry best practices for evolution of the company’s Workday Finance Business users * Provide input into the IT Roadmap, including the Workday new feature rollout, implementation of new modules, and major releases * Be a champion for Snowflake Technologies, Lead discussions and investigations regarding Workday features and functionality, contribute to recommendations for process improvements and keep application users informed about system functionality, enhancements and other operational requirements. * Responsible for designing and implementing enterprise IT projects in the Workday ecosystem and Custom Application environment using various Snowflake Tools and Technologies. * Duties include: * Gathering requirements from business users; * Demonstrate superior Finance (core accounting, reporting, FP&A) working knowledge. * Working with cross functional teams to develop design and solutions documents; * Serve as a primary liaison between the business stakeholders and IT; * Managing communications; * Manage change process for all new changes on the platform * Develop functional specifications and system design specifications; * Organize various scrum ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, sprint review, retrospectives, etc.) using agile methodology; * Assist with development of test scripts and coordinate test efforts for post-sprint testing, UAT, regression testing, etc. * Lead quality assurance by defining testing strategies and identify risks; * Ensure issues are identified, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner; * Assist in creating training materials and documentation for Finance users including release notes What we need to see * A Bachelor’s degree (preferably with an emphasis in Information Systems, Computer Science), or equivalent experience * Minimum 3+ years of direct experience working on IT Finance Implementations or Operations as a Business Systems Analyst at a firm or corporation * Overall experience of 3+ years or more as an IT Business Systems Analyst on Finance (Core Accounting, External reporting, FP&A). * Experience working on Workday Finance module and other ERP’s * Experience in building Custom Applications * Strong AI experience - Claude, Gemini, Co-pilot * Experience of Integrating custom or 3rd party applications with Workday/Other ERPs * Strong Knowledge of Accounting Concepts and Principles * Good understanding and working knowledge on Databases, writing SQL queries, Python Scripts etc * Experience in SDLC * Highly developed written and verbal communication & interpersonal skills * Strong attention to detail, goal-oriented & should know how to adapt to changing requirements. * Commitment to excellent customer service & strong focus on quality. * Successful in dealing with company personnel at all levels * Expert leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to participate in any cross-functional team and build relationships with multiple stakeholders, both internally and externally with users ranging from executive to line level * Ability to work independently and with a team Snowflake is growing fast, and we’re scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake. How do you want to make your impact? For jobs located in the United States, please visit the job posting on the Snowflake Careers Site for salary and benefits information: careers.snowflake.com

Business Analyst 3 - D365 Manufacturing (D365 F&O)

Unknown Employer

Business Analyst III – D365 Manufacturing (D365 F&O)  At TOPS Products, we believe organization fuels success. From classrooms to corporate offices, our products help people plan smarter, work better, and stay on top of what matters most. If you’ve ever used a notepad, planner, or filing solution to bring order to your day, chances are you’ve experienced what we do best. With a portfolio of trusted brands and a strong presence across retail and e-commerce channels, we move fast, think big, and continuously look for smarter ways to serve our customers. What makes TOPS special? Our people. If you’re looking for a place where you can make an impact, grow your career, and be part of a team that values creativity, ownership, and results—TOPS Products is ready for you. TOPS is headquartered in Naperville, IL with employees and locations across North America.   The Business Analyst III will play a key role in owning, supporting, and improving Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) across our Mexico manufacturing and distribution organization. This role partners closely with Operations to monitor proper system usage, translate business needs into clear functional requirements, manage D365 configurations, and create measurable process improvements. Reports To: IT Business Process Manager     Responsibilities: Own and Improve Core Business Processes  * Serve as the functional system owner of Planning, Scheduling, Purchasing, and Production Reporting for our Mexico Manufacturing D365 facilities. * Evaluate current-state processes, identify gaps, and lead improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and financial/internal controls. Document workflows/procedures to drive consistent execution. * Support day-to-day questions and issues; resolve functional process/setup problems and prioritize enhancements and fixes. * Work directly with the Business Process Manager and other Business Analysts to ensure that system standardization remains a core expectation across TOPS. Partner with the Business  * Facilitate workshops to gather requirements, validate solutions, and coordinate priorities/deliverables across the D365 IT team and business users. * Work closely with operations leaders and partner with other team Business Analysts and the Finance and Distribution teams.  * Communicate business impact, risks, and trade-offs for proposed changes and process decisions. Support Testing, Training, and Adoption  * Lead functional testing and user acceptance activities, validating outcomes from a business perspective, including the creation of detailed test plans. * Create and maintain user documentation/process guides; support training and change management to drive adoption and consistent system usage.   Qualifications:  Required  * Bachelor’s degree in business or manufacturing related field.  * 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or functional ERP analyst with experience in implementation and support across multiple different companies, preferably with consulting implementation experience. * Must be by lingual in both Spanish and English. * Proven experience partnering with operations teams in a manufacturing and distribution environment.  * Strong business communication skills with the ability to translate business needs into clear functional requirements.  * Hands-on experience using Azure DevOps (or similar) to manage end-to-end delivery: write/refine user stories with acceptance criteria, manage change requests, track defects, and ensure traceability from requirement → configuration → test/UAT → release. * Demonstrated ability to translate business process needs into D365 F&O functional design and configuration (e.g., parameters, master data, workflows/approvals, security roles, and manufacturing transactions) that improve cycle time, accuracy, and control. Preferred  * Experience supporting multi‑site or multi‑company ERP environments.  * Familiarity with financial controls, audits, or compliance related requirements.  * Ability to use data to validate outcomes and drive decisions (e.g., Excel/Power BI and ERP queries) by defining KPIs, monitoring adoption/exception trends, and quantifying benefits of process changes. Additional Requirements  * Ability to work on-site in Mexico (Matamoros/Valle Hermosa) 2–3 days per week, work at home other days; up to ~5% travel to other U.S. and Canada facilities.   Location * Brownsville area, Texas   What We Offer * Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401(k)) * Paid time off & Holidays * Opportunities for professional growth and advancement * Collaborative and dynamic work environment   FLSA: Exempt