ERP Business Analyst

Big Science Sweden; Deutschland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Science Sweden is looking for an experienced ERP Business Analyst/Partner to join their team in Ohio. This role is vital in shaping and optimizing ERP solutions during a significant transformation, ensuring efficient and compliant operations across various departments.

The ideal candidate will have robust experience in ERP systems and business analysis, as well as excellent communication skills to engage with multiple stakeholders. This position will enable a substantial impact on ESO's operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in ERP systems and business analysis.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to optimize processes and deliver ERP changes.

Responsibilities

• Shape and optimize ERP solutions for business operations.
• Work with Finance, HR, and IT for effective ERP delivery.
• Support ongoing operational functions and ensure data integrity.

Job description

After more than two decades, ESO is embarking on a major transformation to replace its long-standing ERP system with a modern, cloud-based Oracle Fusion platform. This programme will enhance our operational efficiency, agility, and ability to support ESO's mission at the forefront of ground-based astronomy. The transformation will span Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Supply Chain, Project Management and Controlling, and Observatory Operations, impacting the organisation end to end. To support this journey, we are building a new ERP team and are seeking an experienced ERP Business Analyst / ERP Business Partner to act as a critical link between business functions and technology teams during this transformational programme and beyond into operations.

This is a hands-on, internally focused role responsible for shaping, optimising, and supporting ERP solutions that enable efficient, compliant, and scalable business operations. You will work closely within the ERP Team and with Finance, HR, Procurement, Project Management and Controlling, Observatory Operations, IT, and external partners to ensure that ESO's ERP solutions deliver real and measurable business value. The role spans business analysis, process optimisation, system design, ERP change delivery, and ongoing operational support, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement, data integrity, governance, and adoption.