What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Analyst - Finance (Manufacturing) position at PowerSecure, Inc.?
Summary
This is a Hybrid Position based out of Durham, NC
The Business Analyst (BA) is part of the Applications Technology team. The Enterprise Solutions team is responsible for supporting the business
by 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.
The 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
The 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
The 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.
Minimum 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
Experience 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 Listens 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 Strong attention to detail.
Technical Understanding
o Understands basic internet and client/service architecture
o Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
o Basic understanding of SQL
o Experience 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 Generates 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 Ability to translate business processes into recommended best uses of software functionality.
o The 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
meet user needs.
o Ability 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
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with the daily management of operational functions of the Applications Technology Team including reporting processes, information flow, and resolution of system errors
Provide 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.
Primary 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.
Train 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.
Provide 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
ERP Professional Qualities
Leadership
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
Teamwork
o Establishes harmonious working relationships with team members
o Appreciates each team member's contributions and values each individual member
Client Management
o Values internal and external clients and responds to their needs as they arise
o Establishes effective working relationship with clients
o Follows established communication guidelines
o Uses good judgment in what and how to communicate with clients
o Establish and maintain good relationships to support effective collaboration and position oneself as a crucial partner to the business.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
