JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Finance Architect (24P) - (Un-CT-Stamford )

Minimum Education: Bachelors
Jobcode: 258432
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LOCAL CANDIDATES onlySUMMARY:The EnterpriseOne Finance Architect will work with Finance and IT staff to effect a JDE knowledge transfer from IBM, and will be immediately responsible for improving the original JDE design. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and manage a systems and process architecture for Global Finance, assuring that all elements operate seamlessly within the Finance domain, and with the other domains (such as Order to Cash). This position reports to the Director of Business Systems Management, Global Finance. RESPONSIBILITIES: As a member of the Finance IT Business Systems Management (BSM) team, operates in a consultative fashion, working within the Finance and IT teams to enable best in class business strategies and solutions Provides Business Process Improvement services, working with Finance to apply continuous improvement disciplines Operates to continuously improve the effectiveness of the Global JDE Finance solution, including improving the rules, parameters, and configuration of the solution Operates to train the extended Global Finance and IT teams in JDE specifics Leverages prior experience to leverage best practices into Finance business operations, globally Ensures the seamless integration of all Global Finance systems, including but not limited to JDE and Hyperion Performs requirements definition and system analysis duties leveraging standard BSM methodologies Develops and manages the Global Finance process and systems architecture Develops and nurtures consensus and working relationships with business and technical teams Provides hands-on Project Management services for Finance process improvement and systems projects Provides full Project Life Cycle Management services, including Opportunity Identification, Business Case Development, Requirements Definition, Systems Analysis, System Design, Build, Test, Implement and Quality Assurance. Assists in the development of requisite systems and process architectures. Supports the relevant standards and methodologies.REQUIRED SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS: Four-year college degree in Computer Science, Business, or related fields. Experience and/or other training will be considered in lieu of a degree. Advanced degree is a decided plus 10 plus years of relevant experience in Finance and Accounting systems solutions 5 plus years of JDE Architect responsibilities Extensive experience in developing and managing a Finance systems and process architecture (JDE Finance and Accounting configuration, rules, and parameters) Experience with non-JDE software solutions (such as Hyperion) is a decided plus, especially their integration with JDE. Background in Accounting and Finance is necessary. Experience in leveraging JDE Finance in a global environment is a must. Solid understanding of Finance and Accounting business processes Proven ability to work with, interact, and influence senior business managers and other business executives Finance Best Practices knowledge Full Project Life Cycle Management. Systems and process architecture development and management Technical Capabilities: Demonstrable knowledge of JD Edwards, UNIX/Oracle environments, Middleware integration tools and Business Intelligence tools Experience with Hyperion solutions Extensive experience in global consumer goods settings Excellent written and oral communications, change management, leadership, and interpersonal skills Ability to operate in a matrixed, global environment Excellent organization and time management, vendor / software supplier management and project management skills A high sense of the importance of business urgencies Solid quantitative / analytical skills and good business judgment