ERP Business Analyst

Job description

Our client is a manufacturing organization focused on operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. The company provides a stable, growth-oriented environment where technology and collaboration support business performance, and employees have opportunities to influence enterprise systems and processes. ****Position Responsibilities:**** Serve as the functional bridge between finance operations and enterprise technology, optimizing ERP capabilities, improving financial workflows, and delivering reliable solutions that strengthen reporting, data integrity, and business performance. - Lead the design, configuration, implementation, and optimization of Epicor Kinetic with emphasis on GL, AP/AR, Asset Management, and Cost Accounting. - Partner with stakeholders and end-users to gather requirements, evaluate workflows, and translate business needs into effective technical solutions. - Improve forecasting, month-end close, and other finance processes through workflow optimization, automation, and scalable system enhancements. - Use Epicor DMT and SQL to support data migration, upgrades, integrations, validation, and reporting accuracy. - Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, resolve defects, and ensure system changes meet business requirements before production deployment. - Create business requirements, functional and technical specifications, system documentation, change records, and end-user training materials. - Provide technical support, troubleshoot system issues, and collaborate with IT teams to maintain ERP availability and reliability. - Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams while clearly presenting recommendations, progress, and solutions to non-technical audiences. - Promote continuous improvement by evaluating emerging technologies and prioritizing standard Epicor Kinetic-supported solutions and enhancements. ****Position requirements:**** - Deep hands-on expertise with Epicor ERP, with Epicor Kinetic experience strongly preferred. - Strong understanding of finance and accounting operations, including month-end close and cost accounting processes. - Proficiency with SQL Server and Epicor Data Management Tool (DMT). - Ability to configure ERP functionality around finance business processes and support upgrades and business process integrations. - Demonstrated ability to analyze manual processes and identify opportunities for improvement, automation, and scalability. - Strong requirements gathering, process analysis, testing, data validation, troubleshooting, and quality assurance capabilities. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to finance leaders and other non-technical stakeholders. - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Technology, Business, or a related field. - Ability to work locally in the immediate area for this full-time salaried position. ****Preferred Requirements:**** - Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies. - Project management experience. - PMP, ScrumMaster, Epicor, or related professional certifications. - Experience supporting ERP and business technology within a manufacturing environment. - Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau. ****Reasons to Apply:**** - Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. - Health coverage, retirement plans, and other company-sponsored perks. - Generous paid time off, including holidays, to support work-life balance. - Flexible schedules and work life balance. - Strong focus on employee development with on-the-job training and career growth. - A positive company culture that values diversity and collaboration.