Senior Financial Business Systems Analyst – JD Edwards

Location: Danboro, PA | On-Site
Relocation Assistance Available

THE OPPORTUNITY

Join a privately held, global manufacturing and engineering organization as a Senior Financial Business Systems Analyst, playing a key role in optimizing the company’s JD Edwards ERP environment.

This position will partner closely with Finance, Accounting, IT, and business leadership to improve processes, enhance system capabilities, and deliver solutions that increase efficiency and support strategic business objectives.

The organization offers a collaborative, professional culture that values innovation, integrity, autonomy, and employee development, along with strong benefits and opportunities for long-term career growth.

THE ROLE

The Senior Financial Business Systems Analyst will serve as a key JD Edwards Financials functional expert, working directly with Finance and Accounting stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into practical, scalable ERP solutions.

This role combines hands-on JDE functional expertise, business analysis, process improvement, project leadership, and strong stakeholder partnership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Partner with Finance, Accounting, and business stakeholders to identify needs, define requirements, and translate business challenges into effective JD Edwards solutions.
  • Serve as a JD Edwards Financials subject matter expert across General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Cost Accounting, financial reporting, and related processes.
  • Evaluate existing business processes and identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve system utilization, automate activities, and increase operational efficiency.
  • Configure and enhance JD Edwards functionality to support evolving Finance and Accounting requirements.
  • Collaborate with technical and development teams on system enhancements, integrations, reporting, and other JDE initiatives.
  • Lead JDE-related projects from planning through implementation, including requirements gathering, stakeholder coordination, testing, documentation, training, and user adoption.
  • Provide guidance and support to business users, helping teams maximize the capabilities of the JD Edwards platform.
  • Support data quality, system governance, security, financial controls, documentation, and compliance requirements.
  • Evaluate new JD Edwards capabilities and industry best practices and recommend enhancements that improve efficiency, reporting, and decision-making.

IDEAL BACKGROUND

  • 7+ years of ERP Business Systems Analyst experience, including significant hands-on experience supporting JD Edwards financial applications.
  • Strong functional expertise with JD Edwards Financials, including GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Cost Accounting, and related financial processes.
  • Experience with additional JD Edwards modules is a plus.
  • Working technical knowledge of JDE configuration, integrations, and related development tools.
  • Strong understanding of Finance and Accounting business processes and the ability to translate business requirements into effective system solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience leading ERP projects and initiatives from requirements through successful implementation.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and independent problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across Finance, Accounting, IT, leadership, and external partners.
  • Experience working within a manufacturing or global business environment is a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
  • Ability to travel approximately 10% as business needs require.

LOCATION & WORK AUTHORIZATION

This is an on-site position in Danboro, Pennsylvania. Candidates should currently live within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is available.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without employer sponsorship.

BENEFITS & CAREER GROWTH

The company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including strong 401(k) matching, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, tuition assistance, professional development, and training opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced JD Edwards professional to take ownership of meaningful ERP initiatives while building a long-term career with an established global organization.

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