JDE Financial Business Systems Analyst

Overview

Title: JDE Business Systems Analyst

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Contract Length: 12 months

Target

Start Date:

ASAP

Work Location/Structure: Northern California - Hybrid (Flexible locations near Watsonville, Hellyer, or Burlingame, with an expected 1-3 days per week in the office)

Our client, a leader in the construction and materials industry, is looking for a skilled JDE Business Systems Analyst to join their team for a 12-month contract-to-hire engagement. This project involves acting as the system owner for their JDE 9.2 environment, focusing on daily operations, requirements gathering, and strategic projects to enhance the platform s capabilities. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional to ensure the stability and future readiness of a critical enterprise system.

This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:

• System Ownership: Operate as the day-to-day system owner and Business Systems Analyst for JD Edwards Enterprise One 9.2, focusing heavily on the Financials and Human Resources modules.
• Vendor Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison and coordinator with third-party vendors for system changes, development, and support, effectively translating business needs into technical requirements.
• System Readiness: Update processes, refine test scripts, and perform necessary clean-up (including security role management) to prepare the JDE environment for a planned upgrade in 2027.
• Requirements Gathering: Proactively engage with business stakeholders to gather, document, and prioritize requirements for new features, process improvements, and regulatory compliance (e.g., Open Enrollment).
• We would also consider a candidate with the following experience as just a 12 month contract:
  Lead the implementation of new modules, including setting up the Fixed and Mobile Equipment Management module from scratch to manage all company equipment. This role doesn t need to be onsite.

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:

• 8+ years of experience as a JDE Business Systems Analyst or functional consultant with broad, general knowledge of the JDE platform.
• Deep expertise in JD Edwards Enterprise One, specifically with version 9.2 and strong functional knowledge of the Financials and Human Resources modules. This isn t a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, effectively managing project priorities, and coordinate development/support efforts with external vendors.
• Experience with requirements gathering, process documentation, and developing test scripts for large-scale ERP systems.
• Configuration experience within JDE is highly desirable, particularly with setting up new modules or performing security clean-up.