Consultant It - Erp Functional Lead - Finance (Guadalajara)

Overview

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company focused on extending lives and expanding possibilities for patients and care teams. Location: Mexico. Job Category: Information Technology.

Your Role

• Work with the Business Relationship Manager (BRM) and technology teams to ensure business needs are clearly understood and JD Edwards Finance solutions implemented to meet business needs and expectations.
• Fulfill the JD Edwards Finance SME role, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Job Costing, and Cost Accounting.
• Ensure that Vantive's Finance processes meet all necessary compliance and regulatory requirements. Understand and monitor regulatory and security requirements for JD Edwards Finance; ensuring compliance and proper protection occurs.
• Help lead the team through the entire life cycle of the relevant JD Edwards Finance tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Technology, Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial, HR, etc.) to ensure smooth integration of Finance processes within JD Edwards.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into functional specifications and system solutions.
• Configure and support JD Finance modules such as chart of accounts, P&L; account mapping and cost center hierarchy, own DMAII and other GL mappings and transactions, setup new legal entities.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and analytical tools to monitor key performance indicators related to Finance operations, including month-end close (MEC), automated reconciliations, reporting accuracy, tax compliance, cash flow analysis, and profit in inventory.
• Identify areas for process improvement, optimize current workflows, and recommend best practices to streamline financial operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration errors with other business systems.
• Provide end-user training, documentation, and ongoing support to ensure effective system adoption.
• Manage system upgrades and enhancements related to the Finance functions in JD Edwards.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and service providers to ensure project goals and timelines are met while maintaining high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience working with JD Edwards ERP, specifically in Finance and related modules.
• Strong understanding of Finance processes and best practices, with hands-on experience in system configuration and support.
• Accounting knowledge to bridge discussions between IT and Finance.
• Proven ability to design, configure, and troubleshoot JD Edwards systems and integrations.
• Experience with JD Edwards 9.2 or later versions is highly preferred.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
• Experience in working with third-party support teams.