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Lead Financial Systems Analyst (APPTIO Tool)

Posted Yesterday
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
78K-132K Annually
Mid level
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
78K-132K Annually
Mid level
Manage and maintain APPTIO software for financial reporting, lead projects, train users, and improve processes for the Business Technology and Data & Analytics team.
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Job Description:
What You'll Do

  • Own and maintain APPTIO Technology Business Management software used by the Business Technology and Data & Analytics team for monthly actual reporting and forecasting
  • Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining financial systems. Conducts research and administers changes and updates to software. Identifies and communicates requirements, develops test cases, completes testing, and notifies management of issues. Partners with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
  • Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.


How You'll Do It

  • Act as subject matter expert for all APPTIO enhancements and maintenance
  • Train users on best practices for the APPTIO tool
  • Trains users and takes feedback to further enhance and streamline processes.
  • Manages internal documentation covering the tool, all the various programs, processes, and segments.
  • Identifies and communicates requirements, develops test cases, completes testing and notifies management of issues.
  • Leads projects for major product lines. Partners with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
  • Ensures work processes are documented. Identifies new methods to improve processes.


Qualifications You'll Need
The Basics

  • Bachelors Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Technology Accounting, or related
  • 4+ years Project Management, Business Analyst, Accounting, or related


Physical and Cognitive Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by federal, state, and local laws:

  • Primarily remain in a stationary position.
  • No required movement about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job.
  • Primarily performed indoors in an office setting.
  • Ability to operate office equipment such as but not limited to computer, telephone, printer, and calculator.


Bonus Points If You Have

  • Masters Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Technology Accounting, or related
  • 6+ years Project Management, Business Analyst, Accounting, or related


Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Mar-17-2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.
Compensation:
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $77,500.00 to $131,500.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Benefits:
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
  • Short and Long Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurances
  • Recognition Program
  • Education Assistance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Family Support Programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan


Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com .
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All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.
Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)
Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email [email protected] . Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.
At Discover, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace through our Fair Chance Hiring practices. Fair Chance Hiring means that we base our hiring decisions on an applicant's qualifications rather than their criminal record. All our positions are subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Our applicants go through a background check, and we follow all applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance ( LA County Fair Chance ).
Positions marked as remote eligible are limited to remote locations within the country in which the position is based.
Applicants must be 18 or older at the time of hire.

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