QAD Functional Analyst - Finance

We have been mandated for the below mentioned role for global aerospace company.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced QAD Functional Analyst with extensive expertise in QAD Financial modules. The incumbent will be responsible for managing QAD Finance-related implementation, enhancement, configuration and support activities independently across global business locations. The role requires strong functional ownership, close engagement with business stakeholders, and end-to-end management of implementation and support activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage QAD ERP Financial modules including functional configuration, business process mapping and system enhancements.
• Lead and independently manage QAD Finance implementation projects from requirement gathering through go-live and stabilization.
• Provide L2/L3 functional support for QAD Finance modules and resolve business-critical issues.
• Gather and analyse business requirements and translate them into effective QAD functional solutions.
• Conduct requirement gathering, gap analysis, solution design, configuration, testing and UAT support.
• Prepare functional specifications and coordinate with technical/development teams for customizations and integrations.
• Manage the end-to-end implementation lifecycle including blueprinting, configuration, testing, data migration support, training, UAT, cutover and post-go-live support.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend ERP solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Work closely with Finance, Accounting, Tax, Supply Chain, Operations and other business functions.
• Manage incidents, problems and change requests related to QAD Finance.
• Prepare functional documentation, SOPs, user manuals and training materials.
• Coordinate with global stakeholders and ensure timely resolution of functional issues.
• Take single-handed ownership of QAD Finance functional activities across implementation and support engagements.
• Participate in global projects, workshops and stakeholder meetings across different geographies.
• Be open to international/domestic travel as required for global implementation and support activities.

Required Functional Expertise

• Extensive hands-on experience in QAD ERP Financial modules.
• Strong understanding of Finance & Accounting business processes.
• Experience in QAD Finance implementation, configuration and production support.
• Strong knowledge of General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Fixed Assets, Cost Accounting, Bank/Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting and Tax-related processes.
• Good understanding of period/year-end closing processes.
• Understanding of integration between QAD Finance and other QAD modules such as Manufacturing, Sales, Purchasing, Inventory and Supply Chain.
• Ability to independently analyse business requirements and provide functional solutions.

Implementation Experience

• Minimum 4+ years of hands-on QAD implementation experience is mandatory.
• Experience managing end-to-end QAD implementation activities.
• Exposure to multiple QAD implementation/rollout projects will be preferred.
• Experience in global/multi-location QAD implementations is highly desirable.

Support Experience

• Strong experience in handling production support and issue resolution.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot functional issues and identify root causes.
• Experience in incident, problem and change management.
• Comfortable working in a global support environment with stakeholders across different time zones.