ERP Analyst

The ERP Analyst will play a critical role in supporting, maintaining, and optimizing the Infor Lawson ERP platform. This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and interpersonal skills. The analyst will act as a liaison between business and technical teams, ensuring that ERP solutions align with organizational goals while improving efficiency and data integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

ERP System Expertise

• Support and maintain Infor Lawson ERP modules, with a focus on Financials, Human Capital Management (HCM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), and Payroll.
• Provide subject matter expertise on Lawson-related third-party applications such as MHC, Bottomline, BSI Tax Factory, Kronos, and ADP.
• Configure and customize applications using Landmark and Configuration Console to meet business needs.
• Develop and maintain reports using Crystal Reports, SQL, Java, HTML, and Excel Add-Ins.

System Maintenance & Upgrades

• Assist in testing, scripting, and implementing Lawson software patches, updates, and upgrades.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure availability and reliability.
• Safeguard data integrity across all Lawson modules through validation and quality checks.

Business & Functional Analysis

• Analyze departmental workflows to identify opportunities for process improvement and ERP optimization.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications for ERP enhancements.
• Support ERP-related projects, including requirement gathering, testing, and documentation.
• Deliver actionable insights through data analysis and reporting.

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as the liaison between HR, Finance, IT, and Supply Chain teams, ensuring alignment of ERP functions with business needs.
• Partner with stakeholders to design and implement workflow automation and process efficiencies.
• Provide training and user support to ensure effective system utilization.

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 3+ years as an ERP or Financial Analyst. Hands-on experience in Infor Lawson ERP preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting principles, and financial controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with SQL, BI tools, and reporting platforms (Crystal Reports preferred).
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to evolving business requirements and shifting project priorities
• Experience with ERP project management and change management is preferred.
• Exposure to cloud-hosted ERP environments and integrations is preferred.
• Prior work with Microsoft Project or similar project management tools is preferred.