Business Analyst -AX

Responsibilities 

• Configure/Develop and implement major business systems software and components involving ERP in the Finance and Accounting Areas
• Technical liaison to business groups for application support
• Leverage understanding of ERP and CRM systems to drive functional improvements and identify areas for process development
• Work on complex business problems and drive the Business and IT organizations to arrive at value added propositions, project plans and tangible results
• Cross functional knowledge in at least 3 of the following disciplines Finance & Accounting, Supply Chain Management and Customer Relationship Management
• Take on the role of a project leader for short term projects and assignments
• Support & drive change process and communication
• Coordinate and contribute to end-user training
• Drive effective usage of business systems to maximize solution value
• Ensure database reliability and integrity and execute system test plans
• Maintain development, staging and production environments

Qualifications 

• Must have ERP application configuration and customization experience in MS Dynamics AX (Axapta). 5+ years in IT; 5+ in ERP; 3+ years in AX
• Familiarity and good understanding of integration aspects between Finance and Accounting and other areas such as Manufacturing and/or Service & Sales
• Candidate must possess a proven competence with development methodologies, QA fundamentals, process documentation and project management
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability balance multiple demands and thrive in a collaborative environment
• Proven ability to write effective system and process documentation (including business and system requirements, business process diagrams and data flow diagrams)
• Familiarity with tax packages, monthly close process FRX and Forecaster a plus
• Familiarity with X++, C#, .Net skills programming language
• Exceptional customer service, organizational, and time management skills
• Technical knowledge and fundamental concepts of databases (preferably MS SQL) and general networking
• Report writing skills highly desirable (preferably with Crystal Reports or Microsoft SQL Reporting)
• Familiarity with ITIL best practices and SOX compliance a plus