Business System Analyst

Crane Company; Shannon; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Company in Shannon, Ireland seeks a seasoned Business Systems Analyst to lead ERP requirements gathering and translate business needs into functional specifications for Finance, Supply Chain, HR and Manufacturing modules.

You will facilitate workshops, map future-state processes, support data migration, and drive testing and UAT activities. Strong SDLC, ERP (SAP/Oracle), Excel and SQL skills are essential, with travel across site locations expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business systems analysis or related roles.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), business processes, and data management.
• Proficient in Systems Development Life Cycle.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SQL, and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated time management skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to travel as needed across site locations

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, analyze, and document business requirements related to ERP modules (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain, HR, Manufacturing).
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and workflows for ERP configuration and development.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and process mapping sessions to understand current-state operations and define future-state processes.
• Support data migration planning, validation, and reconciliation efforts.
• Assist in ERP system testing, including developing test cases, coordinating user acceptance testing (UAT), and tracking issues.
• Monitor project milestones and ensure alignment between business goals and technical delivery.
• Provide post-implementation support and help drive user adoption through training and documentation.
• Identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance system efficiency.
• Participate in CBS-driven kaizen activities and standard work adoption.
• Support continuous improvement projects and system upgrades.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems.

Skills

Requirements gathering

ERP expertise

Workshops facilitation

Process mapping

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

SDLC proficiency

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in IS/BA

CBAP / PMI-PBA (plus or in progress)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

SQL

Reporting tools

Job description

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, analyze, and document business requirements related to ERP modules (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain, HR, Manufacturing).
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and workflows for ERP configuration and development.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and process mapping sessions to understand current-state operations and define future-state processes.
• Support data migration planning, validation, and reconciliation efforts.
• Assist in ERP system testing, including developing test cases, coordinating user acceptance testing (UAT), and tracking issues.
• Monitor project milestones and ensure alignment between business goals and technical delivery.
• Provide post-implementation support and help drive user adoption through training and documentation.
• Identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance system efficiency.
• Participate in CBS-driven kaizen activities and standard work adoption.
• Support continuous improvement projects and system upgrades.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, analyze, and document business requirements related to ERP modules (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain, HR, Manufacturing).
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and workflows for ERP configuration and development.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and process mapping sessions to understand current-state operations and define future-state processes.
• Support data migration planning, validation, and reconciliation efforts.
• Assist in ERP system testing, including developing test cases, coordinating user acceptance testing (UAT), and tracking issues.
• Monitor project milestones and ensure alignment between business goals and technical delivery.
• Provide post-implementation support and help drive user adoption through training and documentation.
• Identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance system efficiency.
• Participate in CBS-driven kaizen activities and standard work adoption.
• Support continuous improvement projects and system upgrades.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business systems analysis or related roles.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), business processes, and data management.
• Proficient in Systems Development Life Cycle
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SQL, and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated time management skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel as needed across site locations

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA) are a plus or in progress.