Job Description:YOU WILL BE: Reporting directly to the Director of Business Systems, the Business Analyst (Finance & ERP) acts as the primary bridge between finance stakeholders and the technical delivery team. This role requires foundational business analysis expertise-process mapping, requirements elicitation, user story drafting, and user acceptance testing (UAT). You will focus initially on optimizing and stabilizing our Workday Financials ecosystem following our go-live before expanding your scope across our broader enterprise software landscape (HCM, Payroll, and cross-functional operations). Prior exposure to Workday is a plus, but strong financial business analysis skills are essential.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:- Finance Requirements & Process Mapping: Lead discovery sessions with Finance and Accounting stakeholders (Accounting, Treasury, AP/AR, FP&A) to extract core operational challenges, map current- vs. future-state financial workflows, and document clear functional specifications and user stories.
- Workday Finance Optimization: Serve as the functional BA lead for initial Workday Financials enhancements-partnering with technical analysts to translate accounting logic, Worktag requirements, and financial control policies into system configurations.
- ERP Scope Expansion: Broaden focus beyond Workday Finance over time to drive cross-functional alignment and process improvements across adjacent enterprise systems (Workday HCM, Payroll, Procurement, and downstream reporting tools).
- Agile Collaboration & Backlog Management: Partner closely with squad leads and technical analysts in an agile framework to groom backlogs, prioritize financial system enhancement requests, and ensure technical designs fulfill business objectives.
- UAT & Change Enablement: Define test strategies, author scenario-based test scripts, lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with finance teams, and create standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials to drive system adoption.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING: - Experience: 4+ years of dedicated experience as a Business Analyst supporting financial business processes and enterprise finance/ERP systems.
- Core Business Analysis Mastery:
- Expert proficiency in BA methodologies: business process modeling, requirements elicitation, gap analysis, use case development, and workflow mapping (e.g., Lucidchart, Visio).
- Strong track record of structuring end-to-end UAT cycles, writing comprehensive functional test scripts, and securing business sign-off.
- Domain & Systems Exposure:
- Solid understanding of core finance and accounting concepts (GL, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Financial Close, Procurement, and Financial Reporting).
- Experience with cloud ERP or enterprise financial platforms (e.g., Workday Financials, NetSuite, Oracle Cloud, SAP, or SAP Concur). Direct Workday Financials exposure is a strong plus.
- Methodology & Soft Skills: Experience working within Agile/Scrum framework environments; exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex accounting needs into actionable technical requirements.
- Certifications (Optional): Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), PMI-PBA, or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO).
YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT EXEMPLAR LUXURY GROUP:- Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
- Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
- Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
- An amazing employee discount
Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance). Salary Range $92,000 - $120,000*
Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.
