Sr. Financial Business Systems Analyst- ERP

PennEngineering®; Danboro (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Employer Paid dental and vis

Parental Leave

401k with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

On the job training

Performance incentive bonuses

Community volunteering

Talent referral bonus program

Employee centric culture

Company provided technology

Job summary

PennEngineering seeks a Senior Operational Business Systems Analyst, ERP, to optimize our JD Edwards platform and collaborate with Global IT and Finance teams. You will gather requirements, design solutions, and drive process improvements across accounting and finance workflows.

The role involves leading JD Edwards projects, training end-users, and ensuring data integrity while aligning with regulatory controls. Travel about 10% may be required; based in Danboro, PA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as an ERP Business Systems Analyst or similar role supporting JD Edwards.
• In-depth knowledge of JD Edwards, especially accounting/finance modules.
• Proficiency in JD Edwards configuration and integration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement changes to enhance finance processes.
• Drive process improvements, KPIs, and regular business reviews to deliver measurable value.
• Lead JD Edwards projects within budget and timelines; provide weekly progress updates.
• Train and support end-users; promote system adoption and feature utilization.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of processes and user guides.
• Oversee data integrity and standardization within JD Edwards.

Skills

JD Edwards

Project management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

JD Edwards development tools

Job description

Position Summary

At PennEngineering, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. You can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and belonging are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every employee that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

PennEngineering is seeking a motivated, excited individual to be a part of the Information Technology Team. As a Senior Operational Business Systems Analyst, ERP, you’ll collaborate with teams that do truly amazing things in Manufacturing and Engineering.

What You Will Do

The Senior Operational Business Systems Analyst will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing our Enterprise Resource Planning platform, JD Edwards, to meet the evolving needs of the business. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement changes to enhance business processes and drive efficiency, with a focus on accounting and finance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with JD Edwards, strong relationship‑building and listening skills, an ability to work independently, a deep understanding of strategic business directives, and a high attention to detail to ensure quality of delivery.

Responsibilities

• Requirement Gathering: Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand, influence, document, and prioritize business needs, including test cases, exceptions, and acceptance criteria for enhancements and new features. Communicate detailed requirements to development teams for implementation. Create process maps when necessary to help stakeholders and developers visualize as‑is and to‑be processes.
• Business Process Understanding: Develop a strong understanding of existing operational processes, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, cost accounting, financial reporting, and day‑to‑day finance operational activities.
• Business Change Agent: Drive system utilization to enable improved decision‑making, create business process efficiencies, and deliver sustainable and measurable business value through KPIs and regular business reviews.
• Solution Design: Understand JD Edwards platform capabilities and collaborate with the ERP development team to propose solutions that align with business objectives and improve operational efficiency.
• User Support: Provide training and support to end‑users, ensuring they are proficient in using JD Edwards tools and features. Drive adoption activities. Communicate system improvements, automations, and features as released.
• Project Management: Lead and manage JD Edwards projects, ensuring adherence to budget, project timelines, and quality standards. Serve as the primary project communicator, ensuring weekly progress updates during projects and tracking of key milestones with champions and stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance system performance.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of business processes within the system and user guides.
• Data Management: Oversee data integrity and quality within the JD Edwards platform, including data cleansing activities and data standardization (naming conventions, data types, data definitions).
• Platform Awareness: Stay up to date on new releases by JD Edwards and identify opportunities to apply new features where appropriate. Network with other JD Edwards users and similar companies to identify and implement best practices.
• Compliance: Ensure that JD Edwards implementations comply with relevant regulatory certifications where applicable, including financial controls and audit requirements. Drive security requirements and ensure compliance with security policies. Ensure standard IS practices are met including service request tracking, change management, and outage tracking.
• Global Team Contributor: Contribute as a global team member of the Operational Systems team, acting as a subject matter expert for accounting and finance processes and applications. Serve as the liaison between Global Information Systems (GIS), Finance, Accounting, and other internal customers as needed.
• Business Value: Build system capabilities to drive business value focused on key operational pillars: Enable External Growth, Drive Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty, and Improve Team Efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as an ERP Business Systems Analyst or in a similar role supporting JD Edwards applications.
• In‑depth knowledge of the JD Edwards platform, specifically in accounting or finance. Experience with other JD Edwards modules is a plus.
• Proficiency in JD Edwards configuration and integration with other systems. Experience with JD Edwards development tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex business requirements and design effective solutions.
• Proven experience in managing projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a global team environment and communicate effectively across cultures.
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across Finance, Accounting, Leadership, and external vendors.
• Ability to work independently in a high‑demand environment; self‑starter and highly motivated. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within tight deadlines.
• Potential travel: Approximately 10%.

Location

Danboro, PA

Perks and Benefits

• Medical & Employer Paid: Dental and Vision
• Parental Leave
• 401k and Employer Match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid On the Job Training
• Performance incentive bonuses
• Community Volunteering
• Talent Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Centric Culture
• Company Provided Technology (laptop, phone, monitors for office and home environment)

Diversity, Equity and Belonging Statement

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Belonging (DEB) endeavors to create a safe space for all employees and customers, regardless of age, race, sex, gender identity, national origin, or religion. We lift up voices and opinions by creating a respectful work environment where difference is valued, and we are doing our part to build towards a greater society where diverse points of view are celebrated.