Job Overview
As a key member of the Business and Client Technologies team at Arrowstreet Capital, we're seeking a highly skilled and motivated Business Systems Analyst to join our dynamic group. Our mission is to craft innovative technology solutions that streamline operations and enhance performance for our Marketing & Reporting, Funds, Finance, Client Management, and HR teams.
This position will collaborate closely with our Finance business partners to deliver expert guidance and support for vendor platforms, encompassing requirement gathering, application enhancements, upgrades, testing, and training. Your primary objective will be to ensure the reliable operation of these platforms, driving operational excellence and minimizing disruptions.
The ideal candidate will have strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. To excel in this role, you should possess an understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) principles and best practices, enabling you to elevate the Finance team's technological capabilities, business processes, and data maturity. You'll play a pivotal role in defining requirements, assisting with testing and validation for deployments, and analyzing data to uncover insights and opportunities for automation.
Responsibilities
Providing functional and technical support for vendor platforms, such as Microsoft's Great Plains, Coupa, and other finance-related automation projects
Defining requirements, conducting testing, and validating deployments for new applications or updates
Analyzing data to extract valuable insights, inform strategic decisions, and identify areas for automation
Contributing to the transition to a new Cloud ERP Solution, migrating away from Microsoft's Great Plains
Assisting in the development of business cases, ROI assessments, and cost-benefit analyses for proposed solutions
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Computer Science, with relevant programming and subject matter expertise
Minimum 3 years of practical ERP experience, including implementation, support, and optimization of related system capabilities
Proven experience in working with finance-related automation tools and technologies
Proficiency in Microsoft SQL and familiarity with Great Plains, Dynamics 365 Business Central, or similar ERP solutions
Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets and derive actionable insights
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and iterative development approaches
Data validation, data modeling, and visualization/dashboard creation skills
Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build effective working relationships with team members and internal stakeholders
In addition, the following are a plus:
Experience with cloud-based infrastructure (AWS/Azure), Power BI, and GP-integrated suppliers (eOne & Jet)
Hands-on experience creating, documenting, and managing functional and technical business requirements
Self-motivated and able to prioritize tasks, manage project status, and work independently or in a team environment
Familiarity with accounting principles, Finance business objectives, and data/technology best practices
Ability to multitask competing priorities and deliver high-quality work
Experience administering the Coupa platform or related payables management software (highly valued but not required)
We maintain a friendly, team-oriented environment and place a high value on professionalism, attitude and initiative.