Business Analyst - Finance & Accounting
Rumpke
- Cincinnati, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work with internal and external customers to gather, organize, and document stakeholder requirements for projects and application enhancements.
- Deliver SAP configuration support within all Finance-related modules including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, and Internal Orders.
- Develop and maintain a strong SAP user community through end-user training, support, and knowledge sharing to keep solution aligned with the business.
- Perform stakeholder, impact, and gap analysis.
- Facilitate requirements gathering sessions and project status meetings.
- Develop business cases and scope for proposed projects.
- Construct and manage detailed project plans, work breakdown structures, and master test plans.
- Coordinate quality acceptance testing and user acceptance testing.
- Develop and execute training plans for current application changes and new application releases.
- Create and manage change requests and software enhancement requests.
- Assist in troubleshooting post-implementation issues for projects.
- Manage POC (proof of concept), RFP (request for proposal), and RFQ (request for proposal) process.
- Facilitate root cause analysis and solution development activities; analyze and quantify the potential value of the solution options.
- Provide support and consulting services for various technology systems.
- Function as the liaison between IT and the business to ensure the successful delivery of projects and application enhancements, timely identification and resolution of technology-related issues, delivery of quality IT services, and strategic alignment between IT and the business.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with vendors to ensure expectations are clearly communicated, project deliverables are provided in a timely manner, quality standards are met, and SLA are adhered to.
- Review, evaluate, and develop recommendations for enhancements and support of applications.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and automation within IT and the various lines of business.
- Conduct research, analyze data, and develop insights to assist in project planning and decision-making.
- Work with programming resources to ensure system enhancements follow the appropriate IT guidelines, meet or exceed user requirements, and are completed on time.
- Prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Run ad-hoc reports using SQL queries, SAP tools, or other reporting tools.
- Perform job duties in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
- Familiarity with all types of technical documentation (business requirement documents, process maps, system diagrams, user experience, uses cases, user stories, test plans, test cases, etc.)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to effectively convey information to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Familiarity with project management tools, methodologies, and best practices
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to multi-task, effectively prioritize work, and manage multiple assignments concurrently.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to direct and prioritize the workload of a team.
- Strong planning and organization skills.
- Passion for customer service, efficiency, effectiveness, precision, and quality.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Team player with a willingness to assist others and share expertise.
- Ability to travel between offices, as required.
- Ability to work flexible hours; overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Valid driver’s license (if applicable).
- Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
- Must be able to read and speak the English language.
BachelorsExperience : 0 years: Focused experience working directly with external vendors.
0 years: Experience constructing business cases and providing technology support.
0 years: Experience creating test plans and facilitating user acceptance testing.
0 years: Exposure to various project methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid of both).
0 years: Experience with large software implementations and systems integrations.
1 years: Experience working with ERP applications.
2 years: Relevant project management experience
0 years: Focused experience working directly with Finance and Accounting departments.
0 years: Experience with SAC Analytics and SAC Planning.
3 years: Experience with SAP FI (GL, AP, AR, FA), CO (CCA, PCA, Internal Orders).
0 years: Experience with SAP S4.
3 years: Relevant business analysis experience.