ERP Application Expert Finance

Bedrijfsomschrijving

We believe in a sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable future for dairy farmers, achieved by combining robotics, engineering, and farming expertise.

This vision began over 75 years ago with a dream shared by two brothers in Maassluis. Since then, we have become an innovative leader in automated systems for dairy farmers worldwide. With 2,500 specialized professionals, we continuously work on new agricultural revolutions.

We still operate from our Campus in Maassluis—the building with the highest attainable sustainability performance in the Netherlands—while also being active globally. Our goal is to make dairy farming appealing for future generations as well.

Vacatureomschrijving

As an Application Expert Finance, you are responsible for managing, improving, and supporting financial processes within Lely’s ERP system and application landscape. In this role, you combine analytical capabilities with a hands-on approach to ensure financial systems operate in a stable, efficient, and future-proof manner.

Responsibilities

Your daily activities include:

• Handling incidents, questions, and requests via Topdesk;
• Analyzing and resolving incidents and disruptions within the ERP system and related applications;
• Maintaining and implementing new financial processes in INFOR M3;
• Configuring, building, setting up, and testing ERP functionalities;
• Proactively identifying improvement opportunities within financial processes;
• Advising the organization on day-to-day financial matters;
• Delivering training and support to users;
• Acting effectively under pressure in the case of urgent incidents.

Collaboration

You will be part of an experienced team and work closely with Solution Architects, Key Users Finance, and colleagues within the broader IT department. In addition, you will support and train Finance key users, help them work effectively with applications, and contribute to the efficient execution of financial processes within Lely.

Guidance and Development

You will start with a comprehensive onboarding program and be supported by experienced colleagues until you are able to work independently. Lely offers ample opportunities for both internal and external training, as well as career progression depending on your performance, experience, and ambitions.

Functie-eisen

You have a strong process-oriented mindset and excellent technical system insight. You are able to connect different stakeholders and interests, communicate clearly, remain calm under pressure, and enjoy working collaboratively on sustainable solutions.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s level of thinking and working;
• A proactive and learning-oriented attitude;
• A passion for continuous improvement;
• A true team player;
• Strong command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written;
• Experience with or proven affinity for ERP systems, preferably in a production environment or process industry;
• Experience in supporting or guiding process improvements within an organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with financial administration and knowledge of operational processes such as production, procurement, sales, warehousing, and/or transport is considered a plus.

For this position, a pre-employment screening applies, consisting of a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and a background/integrity check. Due to access to sensitive (financial) information and customer data, we place great importance on a careful assessment. The screening must be successfully completed before you can commence employment with us. We will cover the cost of the VOG application and, of course, handle your data with care in accordance with our privacy statement.

Aanvullende informatie

Working at Lely means contributing to sustainable progress within one of the most innovative organizations in the Netherlands. You play a key role in future-proofing the agricultural sector, and w