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ERP Business Analyst

Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies, Minneapolis, MN, United States


A Business Analyst with expertise in finance operations and cost accounting plays a critical role in bridging business needs and technical solutions. Responsibilities include partnering with business stakeholders to identify, define, and document requirements, then designing, building, testing, implementing, and supporting application solutions to meet those needs. The Business Analyst collaborates with cross‑functional stakeholders and IT teams to ensure applications align with business objectives and operational requirements, delivering an optimized Epicor Kinetic enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.

This is a full time salaried position that requires a resident in the immediate area.

Requirements Gathering

Collaborate with business units, stakeholders, and end‑users to gather, document, and refine business requirements.

Analyze and understand business processes and workflows to identify improvement opportunities.

System Design and Build

Design and build software solutions that address identified business needs and requirements.

Configure the enterprise resource planning system to meet operational needs. If needed, utilize development tools, programming languages, and databases to create custom applications or modify existing systems.

Data Analysis

Extract, transform, and load (ETL) data to support business analytics, reporting, and decision‑making processes.

Perform data validation and follow quality control measures to ensure data accuracy and integrity.

Testing and Quality Assurance

Develop and execute test plans to validate software solutions against business requirements.

Identify and resolve software defects and issues to ensure optimal performance.

Documentation

Create comprehensive documentation, including functional specifications, technical specifications, and user manuals.

Maintain accurate records of system changes and updates.

Technical Support

Provide technical support to end‑users, troubleshooting issues and resolving problems in a timely manner.

Collaborate with IT teams to ensure system availability and reliability.

Collaboration and Communication

Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and the development team, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.

Present findings, progress, and proposed solutions to non‑technical stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to propose innovative solutions and process improvements.

Suggest enhancements and modifications to existing systems to optimize business operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or Business.

Experience in implementing or working with Epicor is highly desirable.

Proven experience in business analysis, software development, or a related role.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Deep understanding of finance operations and cost accounting processes.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).

Familiarity with database management systems such as SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL.

Understanding of data modeling and data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.

Project management skills are a plus.

Relevant certifications (e.g., CBAP, PMI‑PBA, ScrumMaster) are a plus.

USD $89,000.00 - USD $118,000.00 /Yr. This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market‑based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

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