Junior Functional Analyst

Job description

Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in information services and solutions for professionals in the finance, tax and accounting, risk and compliance, health and legal sectors. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services. The Business Unit Tax & Accounting Software develops and sells products for tax and accounting professionals. Our BU offers a wide range of software solutions: ERP software; accounting, financial and tax advisory, and practice management software. About the role We are looking for a Functional Analyst to support the digital transformation of our Business Unit. You will be part of a dynamic team of around 10 professionals located across various countries, collaborating closely to deliver impactful solutions. What you´ll do As a Functional Analyst, you play a key role in the transition of our software products. Your tasks and responsibilities include: -Being part of an agile development team that values timely delivery of high-quality software -Focusing on several existing and new products and being involved in new initiatives -Learning the business jargon and building domain knowledge -Getting to know our customers and understanding how our software helps them work more efficiently -Building strong relationships with stakeholders to efficiently gather information -Creating analysis models based on requirements -Explaining analysis deliverables to the development team, supported by rationale for your choices -Explaining technical limitations to business users and providing training for new applications and features What you´ll bring -Master’s level thinking or equivalent through experience -Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role -Fluent in English and able to produce English documentation -Knowledge of the accounting and tax domain is a plus -Familiar with traditional analysis methodologies and able to apply them in an agile context -Able to build a vision around documentation and analysis deliverables -Understands the basics of testing and test automation -Open and respectful communicator -Proactive in communicating opportunities, risks, and issues to the Product Owner -Handles business requirements thoroughly, listens to users, and analyzes their problems before proposing solutions -Builds a set of methodologies, processes, and tools that can be standardized -Understands software technicalities and limitations and can translate them to non-technical stakeholders -Can concretize abstract tasks and is willing to take ownership of parts of a project -Acts as the link between the Product Owner and the development team, and shares a winning team mentality -Willing to support and mentor junior colleagues Working together Hybrid: This is a hybrid role, where you will spend at least eight days a month at our office, where you´ll enjoy the benefits of connecting and collaborating with your colleagues in person. What we offer You’ll join a dynamic and ambitious team! The role offers variety and autonomy. You’ll work with up-to-date tools, databases, and documentation to perform your job efficiently. Wolters Kluwer continuously invests in the growth and skills of its employees and offers ample opportunities for personal development. Join us, at Wolters Kluwer, and be part of a global technology company that makes a difference every day. Be the difference. If making a difference matters to you, then you matter to us. Our Interview Practices To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process. Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.