Business Analyst - Finance (Manufacturing)

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 a