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Senior Finance Systems Analyst

CompanyIFS
LocationColombo
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 7, 2026
About The Company
IFS is the world’s leading provider of Industrial AI software for hardcore businesses that service, power and protect our planet. Our technology enables businesses which manufacture goods, maintain complex assets, and manage service-focused operations to unlock the transformative power of Industrial AI™ to enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Industrial AI is IFS.ai IFS Cloud is a fully composable AI-powered platform, designed for ultimate flexibility and adaptability to our customers’ specific requirements and business evolution. It spans the needs of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Information Technology Service Management (ITSM), and Field Service Management (FSM). IFS technology leverages AI, machine learning, real-time data and analytics to empower our customers to make informed strategic decisions and excel at their Moment of Service™. IFS was founded in 1983 by five university friends who pitched a tent outside our first customer's site to ensure they would be available 24/7 and the needs of the customer would come first. Since then, IFS has grown into a global leader with over 7,000 employees in 80 countries. Driven by those foundational values of agility, customer-centricity, and trust, IFS is recognized worldwide for delivering value and supporting strategic transformations. We are the most recommended supplier in our sector. Visit ifs.com to learn why. Follow us on Twitter: @ifs Facebook: www.facebook.com/ifsdotcom Instagram: www.instagram.com/ifs.ai Visit the IFS Blog on technology, innovation and creativity: https://blog.ifs.com/
About the Role

Company Description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Finance Systems Support Analyst to join our global Finance Systems Support team.

This role is responsible for supporting and enhancing finance-related business systems, with a primary focus on IFS Cloud Finance and associated applications. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance stakeholders, IT teams, and business users to ensure systems are operating effectively, user issues are resolved promptly, and business processes continue to evolve through technology-enabled improvements.

The position offers a unique opportunity to combine finance knowledge, system expertise, problem-solving skills, and project involvement in a global environment.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Systems Support

  • Provide functional support for finance applications, including IFS Cloud Finance modules.
  • Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve system incidents, service requests, and user queries.
  • Manage support tickets in accordance with agreed service levels and priorities.
  • Collaborate with technical teams and vendors to resolve complex issues.
  • Monitor recurring issues and identify opportunities for permanent corrective actions.
  • Ensure timely communication with stakeholders on incident progress and resolution.

Business Process & Continuous Improvement

  • Partner with Finance teams to understand business requirements and challenges.
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and user experience through system enhancements.
  • Document business requirements and participate in solution design activities.
  • Support process standardization and automation initiatives across Finance functions.
  • Recommend best practices aligned with global finance processes.

System Administration & Governance

  • Support maintenance of finance system configurations and master data.
  • Assist with setup and administration of:
    • Companies and legal entities
    • General Ledger accounts and structures
    • Cost centers and organizational hierarchies
    • Banking configurations
    • User access and security permissions
    • Approval workflows and authority structures
    • E-Invoicing processes and implementation.
  • Ensure compliance with internal control and governance requirements.

Project & Change Delivery

  • Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and enhancement projects.
  • Support testing activities including System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
  • Assist with training, testing and post-go-live support.
  • Coordinate business validation and stakeholder sign-off activities.
  • Support global localization, compliance, and finance transformation initiatives.

Reporting & Data Quality

  • Support finance reporting solutions and analytical tools.
  • Assist users with report requirements and data investigations.
  • Monitor data quality and resolve financial data discrepancies.
  • Support internal and external audit requirements related to finance systems.

Training & Documentation

  • Develop and maintain user guides, process documentation, and knowledge base content.
  • Deliver training sessions and workshops for end users and super users.
  • Promote user adoption and awareness of system capabilities.
  • Contribute to self-service support resources and continuous knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a related finance role.
  • Solid understanding of General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banking and Cash Management, including the basics - accounting principles, revenue recognition, and financial controls.
  • Experience with business process analysis and requirements gathering, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Ability to work effectively in a global and cross-functional environment.
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., IFS applications, SAP, Oracle) is highly preferred.

Additional Information

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.

Key Skills
Finance systems supportIFS Cloud FinanceGeneral LedgerAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableBanking and Cash ManagementFinancial analysisBusiness process analysisRequirements gatheringAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingStakeholder managementERP systemsSystem administrationData quality managementFinancial reporting
Categories
Finance & AccountingSoftwareTechnologyData & AnalyticsConsulting
Benefits
Flexible work opportunitiesHybrid work environmentInclusive workplace
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The role involves providing functional support for finance applications, specifically IFS Cloud Finance, while troubleshooting system incidents and managing support tickets. Additionally, the analyst will partner with finance teams to identify process improvements, support system configurations, and assist with project delivery and data quality initiatives.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
9206
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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