GBS S2P Business Analyst - Decatur, IL

GBS S2P Business Analyst - Decatur, IL

Position Overview
The GBS S2P Business Analyst will serve as a key right-hand support to the AP Supervisor within the Accounts Payable function, acting as a critical operational partner in ensuring stability, accuracy, and efficiency across core AP processes.
This role is highly execution-focused with strong analytical components, requiring the ability to manage multiple operational workstreams, handle escalations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within a global Shared Services environment.
The analyst will be responsible for supporting three primary operational pillars: Imaging, Bank Reconciliation, and Agris Commodity Ticketing, while also contributing to cross-functional projects and process optimization efforts.

Key Responsibilities
Supervisory Support & Escalation Management

• Act as a primary support partner to the AP Supervisor in daily operational oversight
• Serve as an escalation point for complex or high-impact AP issues
• Coordinate resolution efforts across internal teams and stakeholders
• Ensure alignment with policies, controls, and service level expectations
• Assist in prioritization of workload and operational decision-making

Imaging Team (Document Management & Invoice Processing)

• Monitor invoice imaging and document processing workflows
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with audit and control standards
• Identify and reduce backlog, rework, and processing inefficiencies
• Support initiatives related to automation and document capture improvements

Bank Reconciliation

• Support AP-related bank reconciliation activities and investigations
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between ERP, AP subledger, and bank records
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end reconciliation and reporting
• Support internal controls and audit requirements

Agris Commodity Ticketing

• Manage and resolve commodity-related tickets within the Agris system
• Ensure accurate processing of agricultural commodity transactions tied to procurement and suppliers
• Investigate exceptions and coordinate resolution with Procurement and Operations teams
• Maintain traceability and compliance of all transactions

Continuous Improvement & Project Support

• Support and/or lead process improvement initiatives within AP and S2P
• Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency gains, and risk reduction
• Contribute to SOP development and process standardization
• Support KPI tracking, reporting, and performance improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience in Accounts Payable, preferably in a Shared Services or GBS environment
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., JDE, Coupa, or similar platforms)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with reconciliations and discrepancy resolution
• High attention to detail and strong compliance mindset
• Effective communication skills for cross-functional and global stakeholder interaction
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven, high-volume environment

Excited about this role but dont think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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