JDE Business analyst – Finance

Job description 

Analyst with general and inventory accounting background to support ERP project in a Manufacturing environment.  Willing to support business units with an ERP/MRP implementation program across various  operations in addition to continuous improvement projects.  The BA will interact with plant controllers and accounting personnel as well as the corporate finance team. Primary responsibilities include configuration, design, development, and troubleshooting of JD Edwards as well as ancillary applications and the corresponding business processes in a fast paced, timeline-driven environment. Secondary responsibilities include production support at implemented business units as well as training of business team members. The BA will have strong interaction with the local business unit team and the implementation team to gain an understanding of the current processes, data and systems to help the local business unit and implementation team reduce the implementation time.   

·         Work with project team to launch/support both ERP prep at future business units and/or implementation at current business units.

·         Plan and lead finance work stream activities for implementation and/or prep projects.

·         Guide the business unit in implementation best practices for their business processes and ineffective usage of the tools and technologies.

·        Participate in requirements gathering, configuration, or process design sessions for project requests when needed to understand the impact to finance.

·         Learn JDE financial, purchasing, inventory and manufacturing modules and capabilities to support design decisions and lead implementation activities.

·         Develop good knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures for conducting business analysis and proficiency in supporting/conducting business requirements-gathering sessions.

·         Work with the finance team to understand Financial reporting needs at the Plant and consolidated levels and drive reporting standardization.

·         Track and document changes to functional and business specifications.

·         Create or assist others in writing of user documentation, instructions and procedures.

·         Lead or assist power user and end user training.

·         Monitor and document post-implementation problems and revision requests.

·         Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately

·   ·         Travel Requirement: 50%+ (includes domestic US and Canada)

·         Travel Schedule: Monday to Friday

Experience and Education

·         3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, production, cost accounting or similar

·         3-5 years of experience using JD Edwards Enterprise One

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Management Information Systems or equivalent experience