Business Analyst - Finance (Manufacturing)

Job Description

Job Description

Su mmary

This is a Hybrid Position based out of Durham, NC

Th e Business Analyst (BA) is part of the Applications Technology team. The Enterprise Solutions team is responsible for supporting the business

b y designing, developing, implementing and training solutions. The BA is responsible for optimizing and achieving maximum benefit from various

solutions across essential company-wide initiatives with stakeholders, partners and suppliers.

Th e BA works to identify, create and facilitate process design changes by conducting business and systems process analysis and design at a complex level; focusing on quality improvement and data management; ensuring data is reliable and valid; developing process improvements or re-engineering and recommending elimination; integrating new systems and processes with existing ones; and partnering with internal and external customers to ensure systems provided meet the long-term business strategies

Th e BA works to solicit, identify, and document business requirements, address usability concerns, document solutions and process flows, and train solutions. As a member of the Applications Technology team, the BA plays an integral part of the solution process and ongoing systems support, and will collaborate closely with technical developers to implement the requirements and provide necessary guidance to testers during QA process

Th e BA will act as the SME for multiple IFS modules, with specific responsibility for Finance and Accounting and other Software such as Avalara, that support business processes and will partner closely with the operational business of all divisions within PowerSecure. The BA will assist with the definition of reporting and KPI’s and will serve a pivotal role, as the liaison between the business and the technical and Data Solutions teams in the design of key dashboard / KPI analysis in order to provide actionable analytical tools to the business.

M ini mum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or demonstrated equivalent experience

4 years IFS experience including version 10, IFS Cloud or with other ERP; 10 years industry experience

E x p erience supporting ERP implementations, upgrades and data migration is required.

IFS expertise in a minimum of at least 1 or more modules, specifically Finance / Accounting and Projects

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Communication

o L istens to user to understand key aspects of requirements gathering

o Prepares written business correspondence that is coherent, grammatically correct, effective and professional

o Clearly articulate verbal ideas and thoughts

o Excellent communication with a strong customer service focus

o Excellent organizational skills, with a disciplined approach to implementation, support and documentation.

o S trong attention to detail.

T echnical Understanding

o Understands basic internet and client / service architecture

o Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

o Basic understanding of SQL

o E x p erience with an integrated ERP system – specific experience with IFS required

Problem Solving

o Proposes solutions to problems and considers timeliness, effectiveness, and practicality in addressing client needs

o G enerates innovative solutions by approaching problems with open mindedness, using existing information to its fullest potential, while considering the connectedness of the entire ERP solution

o A b ility to translate business processes into recommended best uses of software functionality.

o Th e ability to self-learn and manage engagements with business users and senior management is essential.

o Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to question / listen to user concerns and develop solutions using our systems to

m eet user needs.

o A b ility to work independently and with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment; A strong team player able to build relationships and work closely with peers and customers, with a high degree of self-management and able to self-direct with minimal supervision.

o Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment, include appropriate people in

Du ties and Responsibilities

A ssist with the daily management of operational functions of the Applications Technology Team including reporting processes, information flow, and resolution of system errors

Pr ov ide both day-to-day and strategic support as a critical partner to the business, enabling expansion in the usage and maturity of the of the software solutions utilized by the business.

Pr imary accountability to guide users through process design, system changes, and leveraging ERP to maximize business enablement.

Design, develop, implement and support business processes and solutions in ERP that will enable the business to function at high- quality, consistent standards; Help the business to get maximum value out of the core ERP system

Direct development and support of user-facing ERP configurations, including but not limited to Custom Objects, Crystal Reports, Saved

Searches and Lobbies.

Tra in business users on Software Applications and other business processes as required.

Change management, ownership and guidance for business testing when new software releases, critical fixes and other changes are required.

Pr ov ide documentation support for requirements gathering, process analysis, gap analysis, design of new functionality, and testing

Develop periodic project progress reports for initiatives undertaken by AT team

Directly support users with system functionality / problems as needed

Manage written communications between stakeholders and internal business units

Manage and maintain content management and control processes and tools

E R P Professional Qualities

L eadership

o Displays a positive, proactive ownership attitude

o Demonstrates flexibility in day-to-day work

o Sets high standards of performance for oneself

o Possesses strong negotiating and motivational skills, with the ability to envision the end state, influence others, and enhance

collaboration at every level to boost program productivity

T eamwork

o E stablishes harmonious working relationships with team members

o A ppr eciates each team member's contributions and values each individual member

Client Management

o Va lues internal and external clients and responds to their needs as they arise

o E stablishes effective working relationship with clients

o Fo llows established communication guidelines

o Uses good judgment in what and how to communicate with clients

o E stablish and maintain good relationships to support effective collaboration and position oneself as a crucial partner to the business.