ERP Business Analyst

Search Leaders; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Career development

Job summary

Search Leaders seeks an ERP power user to optimize Epicor Kinetic within a financial operations context in Minneapolis. The role bridges finance and IT, improving reporting, data integrity, and process efficiency.

You will configure GL, AP/AR, asset management, and cost accounting, collaborate with stakeholders, and lead testing and deployment to production.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Epicor ERP expertise with Kinetic preferred.
• Strong grasp of finance and accounting operations including month-end close.
• Proficiency in SQL Server and Epicor DMT.
• Ability to configure ERP functions around finance processes.
• Experience with data migration, testing, and validation.
• Excellent communication to explain technical concepts to leaders.

Responsibilities

• Bridge finance operations and ERP technology to optimize workflows.
• Lead Epicor Kinetic configuration for GL, AP/AR, Asset Management, and cost accounting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate into solutions.
• Improve forecasting, close processes, and automate finance workflows.
• Develop test plans, validate results, and ensure production readiness.
• Create system docs, change records, and end-user training materials.
• Provide ongoing support and ensure ERP availability with IT teams.

Skills

Epicor ERP

Epicor Kinetic

SQL Server

Month-end close

Cost accounting

Business process analysis

Data migration

Reporting & QA

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, IT, or Business

Tools

Epicor DMT

Power BI / Tableau

Job description

Our client is a manufacturing organization focused on operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. The company provides a stable, growth-oriented environment where technology and collaboration support business performance, and employees have opportunities to influence enterprise systems and processes.

Position Responsibilities:

Serve as the functional bridge between finance operations and enterprise technology, optimizing ERP capabilities, improving financial workflows, and delivering reliable solutions that strengthen reporting, data integrity, and business performance.

• Lead the design, configuration, implementation, and optimization of Epicor Kinetic with emphasis on GL, AP/AR, Asset Management, and Cost Accounting.
• Partner with stakeholders and end-users to gather requirements, evaluate workflows, and translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
• Improve forecasting, month-end close, and other finance processes through workflow optimization, automation, and scalable system enhancements.
• Use Epicor DMT and SQL to support data migration, upgrades, integrations, validation, and reporting accuracy.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, resolve defects, and ensure system changes meet business requirements before production deployment.
• Create business requirements, functional and technical specifications, system documentation, change records, and end-user training materials.
• Provide technical support, troubleshoot system issues, and collaborate with IT teams to maintain ERP availability and reliability.
• Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams while clearly presenting recommendations, progress, and solutions to non-technical audiences.
• Promote continuous improvement by evaluating emerging technologies and prioritizing standard Epicor Kinetic-supported solutions and enhancements.

Position requirements:

• Deep hands-on expertise with Epicor ERP, with Epicor Kinetic experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting operations, including month-end close and cost accounting processes.
• Proficiency with SQL Server and Epicor Data Management Tool (DMT).
• Ability to configure ERP functionality around finance business processes and support upgrades and business process integrations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze manual processes and identify opportunities for improvement, automation, and scalability.
• Strong requirements gathering, process analysis, testing, data validation, troubleshooting, and quality assurance capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to finance leaders and other non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• Ability to work locally in the immediate area for this full-time salaried position.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
• PMP, ScrumMaster, Epicor, or related professional certifications.
• Experience supporting ERP and business technology within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

Reasons to Apply:

• Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• Health coverage, retirement plans, and other company-sponsored perks.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, to support work-life balance.
• Flexible schedules and work life balance.
• Strong focus on employee development with on-the-job training and career growth.
• A positive company culture that values diversity and collaboration.

The pay range for this role is:

100,000 - 130,000 USD per year (Minneapolis, MN)