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Work as part of the Business Systems team to partner with the Accounting and FP&A teams to define and prioritize the product vision and strategy for ERP finance functions, including order management, general ledger, financial controls, revenue recognition, invoicing, collections, indirect procurement, budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, and other related financial transactions.

Provide detailed reports and recommendations based on analysis to senior management, highlighting opportunities for improvement and the impact of changes made.

Provide recommendations to the operational team and management regarding ways to optimize efficiencies.

Build business workflows that support and outline the processes the business follows to perform its functions.

Facilitate communication across departments to identify potential changes to upstream or downstream processes that impact financial transactions, statements, and reporting.

Leverage various datasets to solve complex issues and drive business decisions.

Perform/facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), prioritize information for Change Control meetings, and acquire vital approval for the release and deployment of system changes.

Document system improvements for the end-user and deliver training sessions if needed.

Evaluate and research standard practices for department and cross-department strategic initiatives.

Required Qualifications Of The Technical Business Analyst

• 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst or related experience
• Solid understanding of finance and accounting processes (5+ years)
• Experience with Data management concepts and workflows
• Solid research, analysis, and problem-solving skills
• Experience communicating technical information to non-technical teams in a concise and understandable manner
• Experience working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Experience successfully coordinating with professionals and managers/leaders internally and externally to meet timelines and requirements
• Experience creating and delivering high-quality presentations on relevant topics to diverse audiences

Preferred Qualifications Of The Technical Business Analyst

• Master’s degree in computer science or MBA
• Experience with ERP systems (Preferably Netsuite)
• Experience with one or more of the following SaaS platforms: Salesforce, Netsuite, Workday
• Six Sigma, Lean, PMP or comparable certifications
• Previous Supply Chain experience and background in the K-12 education industry
• Experience working with Agile Methodologies and best practices