🇮🇹 Milan, Italy · 23h ago
Analista Funzionale ICT - processi finance
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IT Functional Analyst – Finance, EMEALocation: Milan Ovest — Hybrid, 3 days/week onsite Team: EMEA IT — Regional Applications (Finance) Reports to: EMEA IT Director Regional Applications C DeliveryContextThe Company operates in a complex, multi-country Finance landscape spanning more than 10 countries, with statutory, fiscal, and group reporting requirements thatdemand a high level of functional discipline and audit-readiness. To support this footprint, the company is embarking on a multi-year ERP transformation journey toward Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance C Operations as the EMEA target platform, while continuing to operate and evolve the current heterogeneous ERP estate (including custom AS/400-based systems). Finance is the cornerstone of this transformation: the integrity of GL, sub-ledgers, intercompany, closing, and reporting processes underpin both day-to-day operations and the strategic harmonization roadmap.Role SummaryThe Senior IT Functional Analyst – Finance is the IT reference point for EMEA Finance processes. The role owns functional analysis and process design across the full Finance value chain, translates business requirements into ERP solutions, and ensures operational continuity on legacy platforms while actively contributing to the design and rollout ofMicrosoft Dynamics 365 FCO. The candidate acts as a trusted partner to Group and Country Finance leaders, internal developers, and external implementation partners, guaranteeing scalability, internal control compliance, and adoption across EMEA countries.Key ResponsibilitiesFinance Functional Analysis and Process Design Lead end-to-end functional analysis and process design across General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, and Closing C Reporting; ensure design choices are scalable, usable, and compliant with internal control and statutory standardsRequirements to ERP Solutions Translate Finance business requirements into ERP solutions on the current platforms and on the future Microsoft Dynamics 365 FCO target architecture; drive fit-gap analysis, solution options, and to-be process documentationDelivery and Vendor Coordination Collaborate with internal developers and external partners to manage enhancements, releases, and issue resolution on local Finance systems; review functional specifications, oversee testing, and ensure deployment qualityFinance Application Support and Problem Resolution Provide second/third-level (L2/L3) functional support for Finance applications across EMEA, acting as the primary escalation point for incidents affecting GL, sub-ledgers, intercompany, and closing processes; perform structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis, coordinate timely resolution with internal teams and vendors, and ensure operational continuity during critical business cycles such as month-end, quarter- end, and year-end closes; collaborate with the IT Service Desk to maintain prioritized ticket workflows, track resolution SLAs, and drive recurring-issue elimination through permanent fixes and knowledge base updatesMicrosoft Dynamics Transition Support Contribute to the EMEA transition to Microsoft Dynamics ERP: data and process readiness, template design alignment, country localization requirements, cutover planning, and hypercare for Finance scopeInternal Control, Compliance and Audit Ensure documentation and governance of Finance/ERP processes, including change requests, functional specifications, segregation-of-duties considerations, and audit-related evidence; act as functional counterpart for internal and external auditorsUser Adoption, Training and Stakeholder Engagement Support user adoption and training activities for Finance users across EMEA countries; act as escalation point for complex functional issues, balancing local needs with regional standards; prepare materials and facilitate recurring State of Work sessions with Group and Country Finance leaders to track progress vs. roadmap, KPIs, risks/decisions, and follow-upsContinuous Improvement and Data Quality Identify proactive and reactive improvement opportunities across Finance processes and supporting systems, building business cases when relevant; support data quality initiatives across Finance master data (Chart of Accounts, vendors, customers, fixed assets, cost centers), driving harmonization and remediation in line with the EMEA data strategyMinimum Qualifications5 years of experience as an IT Functional Analyst with a strong Finance domain focus in multi-country, multi-company environmeDeep, hands-on knowledge of core Finance processes: GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, Period-End Close, Statutory and Group ReportingSolid experience with at least one enterprise ERP (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, JDE, AS/400-based platforms) including configuration and functional designStrong understanding of internal control frameworks, statutory accounting principles, and audit requirements (e.g., IFRS / local GAAPs, SOX-like control environments)Proven ability to write functional specifications, lead UAT, and govern releases through structured change managementFluent in English; working proficiency in ItalianAvailability to be onsite in Milan 3 days/week and to travel across EMEA when requiredPreferred QualificationsDirect experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations(implementation, rollout, or run); knowledge of Dataverse, Power Platform, and the Microsoft data stack is a strong plusExperience supporting ERP harmonization / single-template programs across multiple countries and legal entitiesExposure to MCA integration of acquired entities into a Finance ERP templateFamiliarity with consolidation and EPM tools (e.g., Tagetik, OneStream, Hyperion, BPC) and tax/e-invoicing frameworks across EMEA jurisdictionsAdditional European languages (French, Spanish, German, Dutch) appreciatedCertifications in Microsoft Dynamics 365 FCO, ITIL, or relevant Finance/audit qualifications are a plusWays of WorkingBusiness partnership mindset — proximity to Finance stakeholders, listening, and translating business pain points into governed solutionsStandards first — reusable design, harmonized processes, and disciplined change control to protect data and control integrityCompliance C auditability by design — every decision documented, traceable, and defensibleIterative delivery — incremental releases on legacy platforms while building toward the Microsoft Dynamics target architectureCompensationRAL 45000-55000€Ticket 7€Smartworking 2gg a settimanaWelfare 1800€ annuiSourced from LinkedIn. 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