Financial Business Analyst

Position Title: Principal Business Systems Analyst – Finance (D365 R2R) Location: Lowell , MA (Hybrid – Mon, Tue, Wed onsite; Thu, Fri remote) Contract Duration: 6 months (Contract-to-Hire) Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST (1-hour lunch break); 40 hours/week; No overtime or weekend work expected Role Overview We are seeking a Principal Business Systems Analyst with deep expertise in Record to Report (R2R) processes and extensive hands-on experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 ERP). This role is instrumental in ensuring system stability, driving process optimization, and enabling global finance operations. The successful candidate will act as a trusted partner to Finance, Accounting, IT, and cross-functional stakeholders, delivering innovative solutions, resolving production issues, and guiding system enhancements to support business growth. Key Responsibilities • Act as the functional SME for D365 Finance & Operations with focus on R2R areas: General Ledger, Consolidations, Intercompany, and Fixed Assets. • Lead requirements gathering, business process analysis, and solution design for financial systems initiatives. • Manage production support and operations delivery, including incident management, RCA, performance monitoring, and SLA compliance. • Collaborate with IT teams, vendors, and business users to deliver enhancements, integrations, upgrades, and release management. • Drive continuous improvement by leveraging D365 capabilities, automation, and industry best practices. • Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS, internal controls, and corporate governance standards. • Conduct system testing, deployment activities, and post-production validation to maintain operational stability. • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior analysts while shaping the finance systems strategy. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field (MBA/CPA a plus). • 8+ years of experience with D365 ERP Finance & Operations, specifically in Record to Report processes. • Proven track record in production support, ERP implementations, and post-production delivery. • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, GAAP/IFRS standards, and compliance frameworks. • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Preferred Skills • Expertise with D365FO and related ERP capabilities. • Experience with automation and reporting tools (Power BI, BlackLine, Hyperion, ServiceNow, etc.). • Familiarity with ITIL processes (incident, problem, and change management). • Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery environments. • Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities with a focus on operational excellence.