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About the job

Group Finance Business Analyst will have the mission to manage and support the Finance module in the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations system. He/she will contribute to defining how the finance processes are implemented in D365, organizing the configuration and/or the customizations.

In this role he/she will join the internal ICT Department and will have strict cooperation with the other members of the IT Application team, with the Business Process owners, with all levels of the finance organization and with external D365 consultants to coordinate functional changes of D365.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Managing and maintaining the finance module of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

• Contributing to defining and improving the finance processes and translating them into the D365 system processes and configuration

• Collecting new business/fiscal requirements are turned into detailed functional specifications and change requests to be sent to system integrator and D365 consultants, also contributing to validating the proposed solutions

• Ensuring that financial processes are properly controlled and supported by the IT system

• Managing and taking actions proactively to optimize the "administration-finance-control" module for all companies of the group, proposing changes to the processes, or proposing changes to the system or proposing the activation of existing functionalities

• Managing and rule the configuration of the IT system for part of its competence, in line with the processes and the established organization

• Cooperating with other business process owners to prioritize initiatives

• Cooperating with IT team for a quick identification and resolution of problems, either independently or by coordinating the external suppliers in charge

• Analyzing, coordinating, testing and resolve/escalate 2nd level incidents concerning the “finance” area for all group companies

• Supporting D365 users to plan and execute functional tests and coordinate the deployment in production of new D365 updates and functionalities

• Managing properly budget, IT contracts and external partners for his area

This is a full time vacancy based in our offices in Monza.

Who you are

You are experienced in driving changes in a complex organization. You stand out with your ability to lead self and others in a challenging environment while maintaining a positive attitude. You possess a strong business acumen, analytical skills and customer centric mindset which provides you with the right set skill to solve complex challenges. We trust you are a true network that can easily build and maintain fruitful relationships.  In addition, you are a team player always ready to support when needed.

What you know

We trust you have a High School Diploma or Degree in technical or economics subjects combined with 3 + years of related experience in Dynamics D365 F&O finance analyst or similar roles, within structured companies or IT consultancy firms. You possess good knowledge of D365 Functional modules, in particular Finance, Procurement, Project Management and Project Accounting, Supply Chain, Reporting & BI. Fluency in English, both written and spoken is a must for this role.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a challenging position in a global, open, and friendly environment. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success. The nature of the job also means that you will cooperate closely with many different parts of our organization, building both a broad business knowledge as well as a global network of colleagues.

Assessment practicalities

We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games. Playing the games is mandatory.

For more information please contact:

Tanja Sukaj, Talent Acquisition Partner, tanja.sukaj@alfalaval.com 

Ivan Mularoni, Business Application Manager Desmet, Ivan.Mularoni@alfalaval.com

We welcome your application as soon as possible. If the right candidate appears the advert will be closed early. Due to GDPR we do not accept applications sent via email.