rue21 Looking for Financial Systems Analyst at Warrendale, PA Full Time

Company Description

At rue21, we believe fashion should be fun and accessible to all. As a leading specialty retailer, we’re different, we’re unique—just like you. rue21 combines a shopping experience designed to fit the individuality of our customers with a community to foster love, advocate change and empower each other through what we wear and what we do. Join our team and be #YOUinrue.

Job Description

The Financial Systems Analyst is responsible for partnering with IT and business teams to support process improvement with technology solutions that drive the growth and objectives of rue21. The Financial Systems Analyst will be responsible for supporting, maintaining, and training on multiple financial enterprise systems. The Financial Systems Analyst will be responsible for following the Software Development Life Cycle to assist the business in testing and implementing the latest technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Commits to supporting rue21’s vision, mission, and values of an inclusive environment and sets an example for their team or sphere of influence.
• Support financial functions with the development and improvement of all business tools and reporting.
• Establish collaborative relationships with cross functional partners to translate business requirements into functional/technical specification or source system analysis documents.
• Seek to understand the business processes and problems; offer solutions based on leveraging the process and data flow.
• Respond to ad hoc analysis requests and collaborate with internal and external partners to develop and validate detailed test technical plans for unit, system and user acceptance testing.
• Provide analysis support as the in-house technical expert for assigned projects.
• Lead working sessions with key business and technical team members for the purpose of defining business outcomes and requirements.
• Conduct application troubleshooting.
• Participate in all phases of the SDLC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field required.
• 2 – 4 years’ business systems analyst experience in corporate, preferably retail, environment.
• Preferable experience with retail Financial systems, Lawson Financials, Island Pacific.
• Passionate about understanding the data behind the “scenes” and researching the data using SQL.
• Retail industry knowledge required.
• Experience with data gathering; including the ability to translate large amounts of data into actionable insights.
• Demonstrated strong logical and technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with and influence business partners.
• Strong, professional and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines.
• Ability to adapt well to change in direction and priority in a fast- paced and deadline-oriented environment.

Competencies

Optimistic – Influences others to be excited about and committed to furthering the company’s objectives. Embraces challenges with a “can-do” mindset that drives effective solutions.

Results Driven – Maximizes the use of resources to consistently deliver results against sales goals and company objectives. Accepts and uses feedback to improve performance.

Solution Oriented – Recognizes situations that warrant initiative and moves forward without hesitation to resolve issues, problems, or situations. Develops fresh ideas that provide solutions to operational challenges.

Collaborative – Builds constructive working relationships across their Team and with cross-functional partners at the Support Center, the Distribution Center, and the Field. Encourages team unity through sharing of information or expertise, working together to solve problems.

Strong Communicator – Earns others’ trust and respect through consistent clear communication, transparency, and professionalism in all interactions.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you!

Competitive compensation and bonus plan

Comprehensive Benefit Package

• Generous PTO offerings
• 401K Retirement Plan with company match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Company sponsored Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account/Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support programs for associates and families

Employee Discounts

• 40% off full price merchandise in stores and on-line
• Perks at Work – Savings program on brands, travel, dining, and more

This summary of benefits is reflective of a range of those available and may not apply to all employees.