Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Core Accountabilities (Build / Run / Optimize) BUILD – Functional Design, KT Enablement & Change Delivery (TSA Exit Focus) Act as the functional design authority for finance application configuration, posting logic, integrations, and embedded controls within assigned domain(s) Lead requirements definition and translate finance business needs into clear, testable functional designs and specifications Partner with IT delivery teams to ensure solutions are scalable, controlled, and aligned to finance and audit requirements Lead and support Knowledge Transfer (KT) and TSA Exit enablement within assigned domain(s), ensuring the FAST organization can operate independently Drive creation and quality of foundational operating artifacts where documentation does not exist, including: Runbooks and playbooks for daily, weekly, monthly, and close‑critical activities SOPs, job aids, decision trees, and exception‑handling guidance Documentation and evidence standards aligned to SOX and audit requirements A sustainable documentation repository with ownership and version discipline Support establishment of the operational instrumentation required for a scalable service model, including: Definition of KPIs and metrics for KT progress, readiness, stability, and quality Design and adoption of a case management / intake and logging approach to ensure support interventions are captured, categorized, and traceable Govern functional testing, UAT coordination, and release readiness for finance‑impacting changes Ensure enhancements and projects are delivered with minimal risk to close, controls, and financial reporting Support enterprise initiatives such as entity setup, integrations, system enhancements, and transition‑related stabilization RUN – Operational Stability, Close Readiness & Controls Own functional stability and predictable behavior of finance applications and finance master data within assigned domain(s) Ensure repeatable, high‑quality close outcomes, including cut‑off discipline and defect prevention Safeguard SOX compliance and audit readiness through strong system controls and disciplined execution Serve as the primary functional escalation point for close‑critical, audit‑impacting, or high‑risk finance system or data issues Operate a tiered support and escalation model, including: Incident and defect triage and prioritization Functional root‑cause analysis and impact assessment Validation of fixes prior to deployment Use recurring issue trends and logged intervention data to reduce repeat defects and improve stability over time OPTIMIZE – Simplify, Standardize & Improve Continuously identify opportunities to simplify configuration, reduce manual workarounds, and eliminate unnecessary complexity Drive standardization of finance application and finance master data patterns, controls, and usage Collaborate with Finance, IT, and Data teams to strengthen embedded controls and data quality Support automation, analytics, and AI readiness as outcomes of stable operations and strong data discipline Contribute to FAST roadmap planning, prioritization, and continuous improvement initiatives Key
Responsibilities
Act as second‑line (L2) support following AMS triage, taking ownership of finance system incidents and defects (Operational / Direct) Perform functional analysis, impact assessment, and prioritization of issues, ensuring alignment with business and finance priorities (Tactical / Significant) Coordinate resolution across FAST Leads, IT delivery teams, and AMS providers, ensuring timely and effective outcomes (Tactical / Significant) Ensure close‑critical and control‑impacting issues are identified and escalated appropriately, minimizing risk to financial reporting (Strategic / Major) Track defects and incidents through full lifecycle, ensuring transparency, accountability, and timely resolution (Operational / Direct) Validate system fixes and enhancements prior to release, ensuring issues are resolved without unintended downstream impacts (Tactical / Significant) Depending on assignment, a FAST Analyst may be accountable for one or more of the following domains: Accounting‑to‑Report (A2R / Close): GL, close, valuation, FX, intercompany, transfer pricing, and costing system enablement Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P): AP, accruals, liabilities, and P2P‑related close dependencies Order‑to‑Cash (O2C): AR, billing, invoicing, collections, and revenue‑impacting configurations Finance Master Data Enablement: Enablement and control of finance‑relevant attributes (e.g., GL structures, accounting attributes, reference data) aligned to Enterprise MDM standards SOX & Controls: Finance application security, access, segregation‑of‑duties, and audit support JOB REQUIREMENTS (How) Essential skills, knowledge, and experience Strong experience in incident management and L2 support within finance systems / JDE environments, specifically JDE. Ability to perform functional impact assessments related to finance processes (e.g., close, controls, reporting)
Experience
coordinating across AMS, IT delivery, and business stakeholders Understanding of defect lifecycle management and release validation processes Knowledge of finance controls, audit requirements, and close-critical processes Communication requirements Frequent interaction with AMS teams, IT delivery, FAST Leads, and Finance stakeholders Ability to clearly communicate issue impact, prioritization rationale, and resolution status Escalation of high-risk issues to appropriate governance forums Innovation / problem-solving Diagnose and resolve complex cross-functional system issues Identify recurring defects and support preventive improvements and stabilization efforts Improve processes for incident tracking, categorization, and resolution efficiency Knowledge requirements Practical understanding of finance system processes and integrations Familiarity with ticketing systems, defect tracking, and incident workflows Knowledge of SOX/control-sensitive system operations Competences and behaviors Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail Ability to prioritize under pressure, especially during close cycles Effective cross-functional collaboration and coordination Ownership mindset for issue resolution and system stability
Education
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred 8–12 years of experience in finance systems, JDE enablement, or finance transformation roles Strong understanding of finance processes, accounting principles, close, and internal controls / SOX Hands‑on experience with JDE finance modules and related finance applications Demonstrated ability to drive knowledge transfer, documentation build‑out, and operating discipline in environments with limited existing documentation Proven experience balancing operational stability and change delivery in complex environments Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including root‑cause analysis Effective communicator with the ability to partner across Finance, IT, Data, and Controls
Experience
working in global, matrixed organizations preferred Reasonable Accommodation Vantive is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Form Link Recruitment Fraud Notice Vantive has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Vantive employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice. At Vantive, your work will expand your skills, knowledge and opportunities for growth and learning to advance your career. In 2023, we began the journey to establish Baxter’s chronic kidney care and acute therapies businesses into one standalone company. We are thrilled to introduce you to Vantive. Together, we will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the 1+ million people we serve. At Vantive, we believe in not only building our leadership in the kidney care space, but offering meaningful work to those who join us. We offer a range of exciting career opportunities across various departments, from research and development to marketing and sales. If you are looking to drive innovation and growth at a new, purpose-driven organization, we have a place for you at Vantive.