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National Vision IT Finance Systems Analyst in Columbus, Ohio
At National Vision we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible. National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,200 stores. We operate four retail brands: America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Optical inside select Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases. We offer an innovative culture where training is a priority, hard work is praised, and career growth is a reality.
We are hiring for an IT Finance System Analyst to join our growing team! This is a hybrid role, with a mix of in-office and remote work.
The IT Finance Systems Analyst supports the Financial teams within the Merchandising functions. This role will focus on transactional systems that support accounting and financial operations, including sales auditing and processing, inventory reconciliation, and order management. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial and accounting systems, strong technical skills in data querying, analysis, and reporting, and the ability to collaborate with finance, merchandising, and IT teams to optimize system performance..
What Would You Do? The Specifics.
Serve as the primary support for finance teams on merchandising-related financial systems.
Ensure accurate and timely processing of sales transactions, auditing, and reconciliation activities.
Support inventory reconciliation efforts and ensure proper order management workflows.
Assist accounting teams in troubleshooting system issues related to transactional data.
Perform data extraction, querying, and analysis to support financial reporting and decision-making.
Work closely with IT and business stakeholders to identify and implement system enhancements.
Develop and maintain documentation for financial systems, processes, and reports.
Provide user training and support to finance teams to optimize system utilization.
Monitor data integrity and work on process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial system capabilities with business objectives.
Work Experience
4-6 years Finance systems analysis, accounting support, or related roles ((Required))
4-6 years Hands-on experience with transactional systems supporting finance and accounting functions. ((Required))
4-6 years Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and other data querying/reporting tools. ((Required))
4-6 years Strong understanding of financial processes, including sales auditing, order management, and inventory reconciliation. ((Required))
4-6 years Experience with ERP, Merchandising, or Retail Management Systems, and their financial reporting tools (e.g., Oracle Retail, SAP Retail, Manhattan, Blue Yonder, etc.). ((Required))
Education
Four year college degree or equivalent experience. in finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field (Required)
Additional Skills
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. (Required)
Strong ability to dig into complex financial issues, analyze root causes, and develop effective solutions. (Required)
Knowledge of cloud-based merchandising solutions. (Preferred)
Experience with retail or merchandising financial systems. (Required)
Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau. (Preferred)
Knowledge of automation tools and process improvement methodologies. (Preferred)
Familiarity with healthcare related products. (Preferred)
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills. (Required)
Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment. (Required)
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. (Required)
Taking Care of our People!
We understand the importance of financial health and security, and because of that, we provide competitive compensation to all Associates. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement savings with company match, flex spending account, paid personal time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discount and much, much more. At National Vision, we strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment. We provide training programs, access to educational courses and pride ourselves on the ever-increasing amount of promotions from within.
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We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.