Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) · 2 days ago
Financial Systems Analyst
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
4+ years expNatural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization that focuses on protecting the planet's wildlife and ensuring clean air and water for all. They are seeking a Financial Systems Analyst to support the implementation and optimization of financial systems, ensuring alignment with business needs and effective documentation and training for users.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a system administrator for financial systems and procurement modules, ensuring efficient operation, alignment with business needs, and adherence to internal controls and security protocols
Provide ongoing user support, troubleshooting, issue resolution , and system maintenance
Work closely with Finance, IT, and key stakeholders to gather and document business requirements, translating them into technical specifications for system enhancements, configurations, and integrations
Design, configure, and maintain finance workflows, automation rules, and approval processes to streamline operations, reduce manual intervention, and improve efficiency across finance and procurement functions
Continuously assess and refine financial system processes, identifying opportunities for automation, simplification, and integration. Conduct routine systems maintenance to support organizational growth and change
Perform system testing, including unit and user acceptance testing (UAT), to validate system upgrades, new features, and process changes, ensuring workflow integrity and functionality
Work with Finance teams to develop reports, dashboards (Tableau, Excel), KPIs, and analytics to support decision-making, monitor system performance, and enhance financial insights
Develop and maintain user guides, training materials, and process documentation. Conduct training sessions for key stakeholders to ensure effective system usage across departments
Partner with internal teams, software vendors, external consultants, and the IT team to implement robust, integrated cloud-based solutions
Serve as a point of escalation between the Accounting & Finance department and other teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant IT field or proven experience/certification required
4-7 years experience in a finance/business system analyst or system administrator role
2+ years experience with technical project management, preferably in ERP and/or spend management systems
Prior experience implementing large scale enterprise systems, preferably Coupa and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Experience with Tableau data sets, reports, dashboards, and data visualization tools
Experience managing system integrations and data flows between ERP, spend management, analytics platforms and data warehouse
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Macros
Strong ability to connect and build relationships, demonstrating excellent collaboration skills and cross-cultural communication
Stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence decision making across departments
Ability to translate strategic directives from the Financial Systems Lead into system designs and actionable deliverables
Advanced problem solving, root cause analysis, and process re-engineering skills
Strong written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Unwavering professional and ethical standards with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership
Ability to travel to NRDC U.S. based offices, approximately 10-15 % annually
Commitment to NRDC's mission, values, and DEI principles
Preferred
Additional education in finance, accounting, or business administration is a plus
Experience with querying relational databases is a plus (i.e. SQL Server)
VBA experience is a plus
Benefits
Excellent benefits
Company
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
NRDC is the nation's most effective environmental action organization.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Veronica Foo
Chief Financial Officer
Alejandra Lopez Kluger
HR Business Partner
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