Business Analyst

MFA Oil Company; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MFA Oil Company is seeking a Business Analyst to understand current business practices and collaborate with users to support partners. The role combines business process knowledge with IT collaboration to analyze, design, test and implement solutions.

You will promote ERP functionality, assist in upgrades and deployments, develop end-user training, and produce clear reports for management. Strong communication and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, preferred in accounting/finance/IS
• Experience designing and implementing technology-enabled business solutions
• Excellent oral and written communication, with ability to translate IT info to business terms
• Ability to build relationships across executives, managers, SMEs, users and vendors
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

Responsibilities

• Function as ERP systems promoter representing software functionality for finance and supply chain
• Coordinate root-cause analysis and continuous improvement responses to operational issues
• Support upgrades and implementation projects with functional business process input
• Develop end-user training materials and documentation
• Plan, design and configure systems as needed for customizations
• Create detailed test cases and scripts for UAT and system integration
• Maintain strong IT-business relationships and communicate findings to management
• Gather data, analyze and summarize for management reviews
• Support ERP enhancements and new technology solutions from requirements to testing

Skills

Excellent communication

Presentation & persuasion

Organizational & project management

Data analysis & reporting

Business process knowledge

Ability to learn new concepts

Interpersonal collaboration

Multitasking across projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne

Job description

Overview

The Business Analyst is responsible for understanding current business practices and working collaboratively with users to provide support to our business partners. Using functional knowledge, the analyst engages with technical peers to solve complex business problems, by means of a systematic and disciplined approach. This position employs business process knowledge, analysis, design, testing and collaboration with technical peers to accomplish assignments.

MFA Oil Company is an Equal Opportunity/Drug-Free Employer.

Responsibilities

• Function as the ERP systems promoter by representing software functionality and applications that support key finance and supply chain areas
• When operational or performance problems occur, function in the coordinator and communicator role for resolution by pursuing a root-cause and continuous improvement approach
• Provide functional and business process experience during upgrade and implementation projects
• Develop training and documentation for end-users via training and procedure groups
• Plan, lead and actively participate in design and configuration when systems and applications customizations are required
• Understand financial and/or distribution application process flows and functionality, and plan detail test cases and scripts to conduct conference room pilots, system integration and user acceptance testing
• Facilitate alignment between the business and IT department by maintaining strong relationships between IT and its users
• Utilize knowledge of systems and reporting tools to gather, analyze, summarize data for management review
• Serve as a project coordinator or individual contributor, as required, to analyze business processes, systems, policies, and practices
• Participate in requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing and hyper-care for ERP enhancements and/or new technology solutions
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge appropriate for the applications and technology services required by the business including current awareness of technological and related business trends
• All MFA Oil employees are expected to know and adhere to company and position specific policies and procedures. While this job description contains the primary duties of the position, employees may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Preferred emphasis in accounting, finance, management, information systems, business or related field
• Experience and ability to design and implement technology-enabled business solutions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present and translate IT information to internal staff and management in relevant business terms
• Ability to present information persuasively, and to build consensus around proposed solutions across multiple functions
• Ability to build relationships and interact professionally with a diverse group including executives, managers, subject matter experts, business users, and outside vendors
• Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Organizational and project management skills
• Ability to compile effective and concise visual reports in charts, graphs, and table format
• Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite to include Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Viso, and Word
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
• Experience in working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to learn new concepts and use technical materials
• Ability to consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Capability to remain in a stationary position (standing and/or sitting) for up to nine hours per shift
• Ability to travel occasionally as needed within the organization’s footprint, with the possibility of infrequent overnight travel for training.
• Ability to exchange accurate information with MFA Oil Company employees and customers in English
• Ability to meet company requirements including successful pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Skills

• 2+ years of functional experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Financial and/or Distribution applications
• Experience in communicating effectively on a departmental and cross-departmental basis
• Ability to grasp new concepts quickly
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work a fast pace
• Ability to set priorities and goals and develop plans for achieving them
• Ability to work on multiple projects within the constraints of deadlines