ERP Business Analyst

Description

We are looking for an ERP Business Analyst to help align finance and budgeting operations with scalable enterprise system solutions in Lyon Station, Pennsylvania. This role works closely with finance leaders and operational stakeholders to evaluate business needs, define future-state processes, and support effective use of SAP S/4HANA capabilities. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of financial management practices, and the ability to communicate clearly across technical and business teams.

Responsibilities:
Engage with finance leaders, budget owners, and subject matter experts to clarify business goals, operational pain points, and compliance considerations.
Gather and refine business needs through discussions, workshops, and process reviews, then turn findings into well-structured documentation.
Create process flows, business rules, user stories, and functional definitions that describe both current operations and desired improvements.
Recommend ways to improve planning, forecasting, cost allocation, financial close activities, and reporting by applying ERP best practices.
Analyze financial information to support insight into budget performance, cost visibility, forecast reliability, and broader financial results.
Convert stakeholder needs into detailed functional specifications covering system setup, enhancements, data relationships, and system interfaces.
Partner with configuration, development, integration, and data teams to deliver coordinated solutions across the full project lifecycle.
Support implementation activities such as testing, defect tracking, training preparation, cutover readiness, data validation, and post-launch stabilization.

Requirements

At least 5 years of hands-on experience working with SAP S/4HANA in a business analysis or functional consulting capacity.
At least 5 years of experience translating business processes into technology solutions, preferably within finance-focused environments.
Strong knowledge of financial operations such as budgeting, financial management, cost accounting, or FP& A.
Experience supporting ERP implementations, major enhancements, or upgrade initiatives.
Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA modules related to finance, including FI, CO, FM, and PS.
Familiarity with SAP Private Cloud and Integrated Business Planning is preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Relevant SAP functional or methodology certifications are preferred.

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