IT Business Systems Lead- Finance

Job Description

We are searching for an IT Business Systems Lead – Finance to join our team located at our headquarters in Lake Forest, IL.

Your Role:

As an IT Business Systems Lead for Finance, you will design, develop, implement, and control financial systems and applications, lead projects, and support continuous improvement efforts.

• Support, plan, and manage project resources to meet deliverables
• Recommend automated solutions using functionalities in SAP, HFM, and Hyperion Planning
• Develop and deploy new processes and system configurations
• Assist in designing the financial systems strategy

In this role, you will work with cross‑functional teams to address problems and ensure quality solutions that influence individuals within and outside the IT department, making a significant impact on our business.

You will love it here if…

• You pay great attention to detail but can still see the big picture
• You are a strong leader
• You thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• You are an expert problem‑solver

We need you to have:

• BA/BS degree in Information Systems, Finance, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in full life‑cycle implementations as a functional expert of SAP FI and CO modules
• Experience in design, configurations, testing, master data management, and post‑go‑live activities
• Knowledge of planning and forecasting techniques for multiple functional areas within IT
• Experience using HFM, HP, and SAP BI/BobJ
• Extensive experience with New GL, profit center splitting, inter‑company, AP, AR, Asset Management, Project Systems, CO, CCA, Internal Orders, and Product Costing

Icing on the cake:

• Post Graduate degree in Information Systems, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in an SAP production support environment
• 2+ years of experience in a lead or supervisory role
• PMP certification or CPA

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.