D365 Finance & HR Business Analyst

About the Company

Want to join a company with a century-long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit that pushes the limits of the smart lighting industry? A company that requires employees to broaden their expertise to not only light urban environments but also deliver services for engaging and interactive public spaces. With a rich heritage in engineering, environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable lighting has always been part of our DNA. With connectivity more vital more ever, as Experts in Lightability™, we propose lighting infrastructure that will play a pivotal role in building Smart Cities. A family-owned Belgian company, we are present in over 70 countries on 5 continents.

About the Role

To pursue our growing and reinforce the IT team, we are currently looking for a D365 Finance & HR Business Analyst based in Portugal to integrate the Group IT team.

As D365 Finance & HR Business Analyst, you will be responsible for driving the Finance & HR Group Solution's evolution and ensuring its successful delivery and business adoption.

Responsibilities

1. Drive and evolve the Finance Group Solution

• Own and drive the continuous evolution of the Group Solution within the Finance & HR domain
• Partner with business analysts and key users to capture, challenge, and refine business requirements
• Contribute actively across the full solution lifecycle (design, build, testing, simulation, and deployment)
• Ensure clear, relevant, and up-to-date documentation (e.g. application processes)
• Enable and empower key users through training and knowledge sharing
• Ensure delivery meets quality, cost, and timeline expectations
• Contribute to governance and steering forums when required
• Continuously identify and implement improvement opportunities

2. Manage and challenge external partners

• Collaborate with external partners to deliver solution components
• Challenge partners on scope, features, cost, and quality of proposed solutions
• Validate solutions and key deliverables (e.g. functional gap analysis, design documents)
• Participate in validation phases such as Conference Room Pilots (CRP)

3. Support solution deployment and rollout

• Contribute hands-on to solution implementation across Group entities (design, build, test, simulate, go-live)
• Support and train local key users to ensure adoption and autonomy
• Provide functional expertise and consultancy to local teams
• Support Group IT Project Managers throughout project execution
• Proactively identify and escalate risks
• Ensure all required deliverables are completed to support successful deployment

4. Build and share expertise

• Develop and maintain strong expertise in business processes, Microsoft Dynamics, and related systems
• Advise and support local Schréder entities on best practices and solution usage
• Facilitate and animate the Group Solution user community to drive engagement and continuous improvement

Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience

• Business Processes in Industrial environment (minimum 5 years of experience)
• Very good D365 F&O functional knowledge (minimum 5 years of experience)
• Account Payable, Account Receivable
• General Ledger
• Fixed Assets
• Costing
• Having implemented ISV solutions (finance localization) in different countries
• Experience with e-invoicing and implementation of e-invoicing solution
• Deep fluency in spoken and written English + ideally one other language (French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch or German)

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge in Consolidation and Business Intelligence Tools (PowerBI)

What We Offer

• Positive work environment: Safe, supportive, and free from discrimination or harassment
• Flexibility at work: For all functions that allow it, we encourage hybrid working, as working in person and remotely has benefits
• Growth opportunities: You will be part of a global company that encourages your employees to learn and develop daily and pursue their career goals at Schréder. Our soul is entrepreneurial, so take some risks, allow yourself to get out of your comfort zone and grow with us!
• Open communication: We encourage open communication between employees and managers and feedback and suggestions between all organisational levels
• Shared purpose: If you will be here with us, we share the same values
• Deeper connections: We are friendly and open to those who arrive, see great value in our differences and diversity, and work together with trust and collaboration

Compensation and Benefits

In addition to a competitive and attractive compensation package, we offer a great number of extra-legal advantages such as:

• Flexible working hours
• Structural homeworking
• Market competitive salary
• Performance bonus
• Mobility budget
• Meal vouchers
• Eco vouchers
• Pension provision
• Medical & hospitalization insurance
• Net allowances
• Cafetaria plan

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Respect is one of our Values. Our commitment to inclusivity goes hand in hand with our dedication to sustainability and the environment. Inclusivity is part of who we are, so we encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

At Schréder, we commit ourselves to co-creating an environment where passionate people work and win together, learn and have fun.

Location

Portugal (Carnaxide)