Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
JDE Financial Applications Specialist
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States, 60008
Overview
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., one of the world's largest insurance brokers, provides a full range of retail and wholesale property/casualty (P/C) brokerage and alternative risk transfer services globally, as well as employee benefit brokerage, consulting, and actuarial services in the United States. We also offer claims and information management, risk control consulting, and appraisal services to clients around the world. Gallagher Technology Services (GTS) provides and maintains quality, value-added core and common applications and information solutions to enable the business strategies of Gallagher Corporate and divisions. Position Summary: The JDE Financial Applications Specialist is responsible for supporting the Corporate Financial applications owned by the GTS Corporate Applications team. This position serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) resource of applications for Finance and Accounting, supporting processes, and implementing improvements. The Application Specialist also provides administrative and project support to the team and ensures appropriate controls are in place and integrates data for decision makers and business owners to support IT, Compliance, project, and vendor management activities. How you'll make an impact
Responsibilities: Serve as a subject matter expert for JD Edwards Enterprise One (JDE) associated with functionality, content, processes, and procedures. Gather business requirements and implement a global standard design for the Global Systems Implementation of JDE, focused initially on the LatAm and UK/EMEA regions Assist with the design and implementation of operational and system enhancements to ensure production capabilities are both effective and efficient. Serve as liaison between technical and functional stakeholders and project management teams to keep initiatives moving forward smoothly and in accordance with project plans. Define project scope, project strategy, deliverable priorities, and recommend alternative solutions. Define detailed requirements, analyze business needs, and validate solutions with the internal partners. About You
Required: Minimum of 8 years technical knowledge of JD Edwards Enterprise One 9.1 or higher, including application configuration and development Strong financial applications, analysis and issue resolution (troubleshooting) skills Experience working with third party vendors to integrate with SaaS solutions Working "hands-on" knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle and project management methodologies Financial & Business acumen (working knowledge) and awareness of management and analysis processes Strong PC skills, including experience using MS Office Products, especially Excel Excellent organization skills, and verbal and written communication skills Experience working in large enterprises with domestic and international locations Experience working with off-shore or remote development/support teams Desired: Bachelors Degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering or related field Minimum 8 years of technology project support experience Experience with JDE Localization implementations for LatAm countries is a plus Experience with other Financial applications such as Cognos Analytics, Planning Analytics, OneStream, and Trintech Cadency are a plus Understanding of Single Sign-On and Identity Management solutions Advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Visio or Lucid Intermediate SQL query skills Fluent in Spanish Moderate fluency in Portuguese is a plus Work Traits: Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously Ability to work at a fast pace and cope with conflicting deadlines Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service Good analytical and problem solving skills Strong attention to detail Dependable, hardworking, professional, self-starter, able to work well with cross-functional teams Ability to perform both project management and business/systems analysis U.S. Eligibility Requirements: Interested candidates must submit an application and resume/CV online to be considered Must be 18 years of age or older Must be willing to submit to a background investigation; any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. For U.S. employment opportunities, Gallagher hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non-immigrant work authorization (F, J, H or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. Gallagher will require proof of work authorization Must be willing to execute Gallagher's Employee Agreement or Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement, which require, among other things, post-employment obligations relating to non-solicitation, confidentiality and non-disclosure Gallagher offers competitive salaries and benefits, including: medical/dental/vision plans, life and accident insurance, 401(K), employee stock purchase plan, educational expense reimbursement, employee assistance program, flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function) training programs, matching gift program, and more. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against nor favor any applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, age, veteran status, disability, national origin, or any other legally protected status. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability, unless the accommodation would imply Compensation and benefits
We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the
minimum core benefits
youll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one! Life and accident insurance 401(K) and Roth options Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA) Educational expense reimbursement Paid parental leave Other benefits include: Digital mental health services (Talkspace) Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function) Training programs Gallagher Thrive program elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing Charitable matching gift program And more... We value inclusion and diversity Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and its embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as protected characteristics) by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., one of the world's largest insurance brokers, provides a full range of retail and wholesale property/casualty (P/C) brokerage and alternative risk transfer services globally, as well as employee benefit brokerage, consulting, and actuarial services in the United States. We also offer claims and information management, risk control consulting, and appraisal services to clients around the world. Gallagher Technology Services (GTS) provides and maintains quality, value-added core and common applications and information solutions to enable the business strategies of Gallagher Corporate and divisions. Position Summary: The JDE Financial Applications Specialist is responsible for supporting the Corporate Financial applications owned by the GTS Corporate Applications team. This position serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) resource of applications for Finance and Accounting, supporting processes, and implementing improvements. The Application Specialist also provides administrative and project support to the team and ensures appropriate controls are in place and integrates data for decision makers and business owners to support IT, Compliance, project, and vendor management activities. How you'll make an impact
Responsibilities: Serve as a subject matter expert for JD Edwards Enterprise One (JDE) associated with functionality, content, processes, and procedures. Gather business requirements and implement a global standard design for the Global Systems Implementation of JDE, focused initially on the LatAm and UK/EMEA regions Assist with the design and implementation of operational and system enhancements to ensure production capabilities are both effective and efficient. Serve as liaison between technical and functional stakeholders and project management teams to keep initiatives moving forward smoothly and in accordance with project plans. Define project scope, project strategy, deliverable priorities, and recommend alternative solutions. Define detailed requirements, analyze business needs, and validate solutions with the internal partners. About You
Required: Minimum of 8 years technical knowledge of JD Edwards Enterprise One 9.1 or higher, including application configuration and development Strong financial applications, analysis and issue resolution (troubleshooting) skills Experience working with third party vendors to integrate with SaaS solutions Working "hands-on" knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle and project management methodologies Financial & Business acumen (working knowledge) and awareness of management and analysis processes Strong PC skills, including experience using MS Office Products, especially Excel Excellent organization skills, and verbal and written communication skills Experience working in large enterprises with domestic and international locations Experience working with off-shore or remote development/support teams Desired: Bachelors Degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering or related field Minimum 8 years of technology project support experience Experience with JDE Localization implementations for LatAm countries is a plus Experience with other Financial applications such as Cognos Analytics, Planning Analytics, OneStream, and Trintech Cadency are a plus Understanding of Single Sign-On and Identity Management solutions Advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Visio or Lucid Intermediate SQL query skills Fluent in Spanish Moderate fluency in Portuguese is a plus Work Traits: Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously Ability to work at a fast pace and cope with conflicting deadlines Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service Good analytical and problem solving skills Strong attention to detail Dependable, hardworking, professional, self-starter, able to work well with cross-functional teams Ability to perform both project management and business/systems analysis U.S. Eligibility Requirements: Interested candidates must submit an application and resume/CV online to be considered Must be 18 years of age or older Must be willing to submit to a background investigation; any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. For U.S. employment opportunities, Gallagher hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non-immigrant work authorization (F, J, H or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. Gallagher will require proof of work authorization Must be willing to execute Gallagher's Employee Agreement or Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement, which require, among other things, post-employment obligations relating to non-solicitation, confidentiality and non-disclosure Gallagher offers competitive salaries and benefits, including: medical/dental/vision plans, life and accident insurance, 401(K), employee stock purchase plan, educational expense reimbursement, employee assistance program, flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function) training programs, matching gift program, and more. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against nor favor any applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, age, veteran status, disability, national origin, or any other legally protected status. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability, unless the accommodation would imply Compensation and benefits
We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the
minimum core benefits
youll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one! Life and accident insurance 401(K) and Roth options Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA) Educational expense reimbursement Paid parental leave Other benefits include: Digital mental health services (Talkspace) Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function) Training programs Gallagher Thrive program elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing Charitable matching gift program And more... We value inclusion and diversity Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and its embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as protected characteristics) by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. #J-18808-Ljbffr