ERP Business Analyst

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.

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.