Senior Finance Business Analyst

NTT DATA North America is a global innovator of business and technology services, and they are seeking a highly experienced Senior Finance Business Analyst. This role is responsible for translating complex business requirements into technical solutions, supporting ERP finance modules, ensuring data integrity, and driving system enhancements across a corporate finance environment.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary functional and technical resource for JD Edwards E1 Finance modules (AR, AP, GL, FA, etc.)
• Act as the main point of contact for North America E1 system issues
• Resolve high-volume ServiceNow tickets using root cause analysis to improve system stability and reduce recurring issues
• Administer and maintain financial SaaS platforms including Vertex Tax, Blackline, and Esker
• Create, document, and manage business change requests
• Translate financial and operational needs into detailed functional and technical specifications
• Validate reporting logic, data mappings, and system enhancements prior to production release
• Build and execute testing and validation frameworks across the SDLC
• Execute complex SQL queries to insert, update, validate, and analyze financial data
• Consolidate finance data to produce management-ready reports supporting monthly close and ad-hoc decision-making
• Develop dashboards and reports (ServiceNow, Power BI) to monitor SLAs, ticket backlogs, and system performance
• Lead and support enterprise system upgrades and integrations, including:
• JD Edwards 9.2 upgrade
• Vertex tax system upgrades
• Blackline implementation
• Esker implementation
• Quote-to-Cash initiatives
• Manage EDI integrations, including inbound and outbound data mappings using JSON and XML
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across integrated finance platforms
• Administer monthly tax rate updates across multiple jurisdictions in Vertex
• Ensure financial systems maintain compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements
• Support accurate financial reporting through rigorous data validation processes

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in finance systems, ERP support, or financial data analysis
• 5+ years of strong hands-on experience with JD Edwards E1 Finance modules
• 3 to 5 years of advanced SQL proficiency for data manipulation and reporting
• 3 to 5 years of experience with financial SaaS platforms such as Vertex, Blackline, and Esker
• Experience working within structured SDLC environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Experience leading system upgrades or enterprise implementations
• Knowledge of EDI integrations and data mapping (JSON/XML)
• Experience with ServiceNow, JIRA, and Power BI
• Background in accounting, tax, or financial reporting environments
• Prior experience in financial services or large corporate environments