IT business analyst in finance

Make a difference by becoming part of the No. 1 protein snack manufacturer worldwide as Senior Business Analyst Finance at Jack Link’s EMEA. Our spacious and modern EMEA HQ is located in the vibrant Amsterdam, and includes a highly international team, with more than 25 different nationalities. Our EMEA team is committed to continuing its impressive EMEA expansion, one bite at a time, and becoming the regional leader in branded protein snacks. In this role, you will lead and support technology-enabled improvements across Finance, with a focus on SAP Financial Accounting and Controlling.

• Own the analysis, design, and delivery of IT solutions and process improvements for Finance, including Record to Report and finance touchpoints across Procure to Pay and Order to Cash.
• Translate stakeholder requirements into detailed functional and technical specifications and act as the liaison between IT and EMEA business teams.
• Analyze, configure, and optimize SAP FI/CO solutions covering general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting, cost center accounting, and profitability analysis.
• Implement enhancements aligned with business goals, user requirements, internal controls, and the wider SAP S/4HANA landscape.
• Partner with the systems integrator to define requirements, set expectations, and hold project and SI resources accountable for quality and timely delivery.
• Guide integrations between SAP Finance, SD, MM, PP, banking interfaces, and other business-critical financial systems.
• Oversee testing, defect management, status reporting, financial data cleansing, validation, reconciliation, and SAP data migration activities.
• Act as the escalation point for complex production issues affecting month-end and year-end close.
• Monitor performance and user feedback, apply SAP best practices, propose improvements, and provide technical support and training to end users

• EU Citizenship and/or valid work permit is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• At least 8 years of experience as an SAP Systems Analyst, Business Analyst, or similar role, with a strong focus on SAP Finance (FI/CO).
• Hands-on SAP FI/CO configuration expertise is mandatory, including requirements analysis, solution configuration, testing support, and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end finance and accounting processes, including general ledger, payables, receivables, fixed assets, cost accounting, and period-end close.
• Experience leading system upgrades, integrations, and enhancements and managing the full testing life cycle.
• Experience working with systems integrators, vendor partners, and third-party managed service providers.
• Будет плюсом: Certified in SAP Finance/Controlling, S4 Certifications in FI/Co are preferred; SAP ECC and S/4HANA Finance, Universal Journal, SAP certification, financial reporting, consolidation, treasury, consumer packaged goods, technology, consulting, or global ERP transformation experience is preferred

• A competitive salary and excellent bonus scheme (above market)
• In addition to public holidays, you will benefit from 27 days of paid annual leave to rest, recharge, and maintain a healthy work–life balance.
• Hybrid working model, because we believe the future of work is based on a modern, adaptable, and agile workplace culture. 3 days from our office in Amsterdam and 2 home office days.
• Pension Scheme, we support your long-term financial well-being through a company-supported pension plan.
• Lunch on Mondays and nutritious snacks and fruit throughout the week
• Work from home allowance & commuting allowance, to help cover your travel costs between home and the office.
• You will be part of a vibrant, dynamic, and international team! Throughout the year, we organize a variety of team activities and initiatives designed to strengthen collaboration, encourage knowledge sharing, and foster a strong sense of belonging.