Senior Software Analyst – Finance Technology

About the Role

At Columbia Sportswear, our Digital Technology (CDT) team plays a critical role in enabling global operations through robust, scalable systems. We are seeking a Senior Software Analyst to join our Finance Technology team. This role is ideal for a hands-on analyst with 5–8 years of experience who specializes in system configuration, operational execution, and solution delivery within enterprise finance platforms.

What You’ll Do

• Own the configuration and setup of finance and accounting systems (e.g., SAP, D365, Sovos, Ariba, Concur), ensuring alignment with business requirements and compliance standards.
• Deliver functional solutions by translating business needs into system configurations, workflows, and integrations that are scalable and supportable.
• Enable resilient business systems by including enhancements, patches, and upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Lead operational delivery of application support, including incident resolution, root cause analysis, and performance tuning.
• Perform hands-on testing of system changes, including integration, regression, and functional user testing (FUT).
• Document and maintain system configurations, process flows, and support procedures to ensure operational continuity and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, accounting, supply chain, architecture) to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions.
• Contribute to agile delivery, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups, with a focus on delivering high-impact, configuration-driven solutions.
• Support data integrity and reporting by ensuring accurate data flows between systems and assisting with data validation and reconciliation processes.

Who You Are

• A highly detail-oriented systems analyst with deep experience in application configuration and operational delivery.
• A strong executor who thrives on solving problems through hands-on system work and cross-functional collaboration.
• A clear communicator who can translate business needs into technical configurations and explain system behavior to non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive team player who takes ownership of system stability and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or a related field—or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years of experience in software systems analysis, with a strong focus on finance and accounting system configuration and support.
• Proven experience configuring and maintaining enterprise finance systems such as:
  • SAP FI/CO
  • Sovos, Ariba, Concur
• Strong understanding of financial processes: general ledger, AP/AR, tax, expense management, and financial reporting.
• Technical proficiency in:
  • ERP configuration and workflow design
  • Cloud platforms (Azure preferred) for integration and automation
  • Service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira)
• Experience with system integrations, data mapping, and troubleshooting across platforms.
• Familiarity with agile delivery practices and DevOps principles.
• Excellent documentation, testing, and communication skills.

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.