Senior Business Analyst, Financial Systems (SAP FICO) CA 63.21

There are many paint brands in North America, but only one is the best choice. Dunn-Edwards Paints prides itself on superior-performing products; first-class service from hard-working, knowledgeable employees; and our continued commitment to caring for our shared environment through our Greener by Design® philosophy.

Landmarks across the Southwest are beautified and protected by one brand: Dunn-Edwards. Why? Because it’s the best paint around. With more than 140 stores, Dunn-Edwards is the region’s foremost manufacturer and supplier of exceptional-performing architectural and industrial coatings. We provide a complete line of paints, painting supplies and equipment for professional and quality-conscious clients.

Headquartered in Los Angeles for more than 90 years, Dunn-Edwards grew from a small, family business yet — despite our decades-long growth — we have maintained much of that close-knit feeling. Simply put, we make the highest-quality products, provide industry-leading services, and have the best employees in the industry.

• True team atmosphere: You get to work with multiple departments that have a common goal — being the #1 choice for all who paint. Respect, friendliness, professionalism and fun are the hallmarks of our company culture.
• Control your own destiny: We love seeing our people develop and advance in their careers. If you take great pride in your work, challenge yourself to continuously grow and want the opportunity to advance based on your performance and leadership, this might be just the place for you.
• World-class benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance program and more.
• Dunn-Edwards is a steward of our environment: Our mission has always been to provide the best-performing paint, in an environmentally friendly manner to protect the health and well-being of our customers, as well as the planet. We were a disciplined leader in the concept of green product manufacturing long before it became popular.

From our ingredients, to labeling, to our LEED Gold-certified paint manufacturing facility, we strive to build and expand our green legacy, providing you a wide range of eco-efficient products.

Looking for a great place to join and work alongside great people? If so, come for the challenge and stay for the growth at Dunn-Edwards!

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director, Applications, the Business Analyst’s role is to plan, design, develop, and launch efficient business, financial, and operational systems in support of core organizational functions and business processes for Dunn-Edwards and NPAA. This includes gathering and analyzing data in support of business cases, proposed projects, and systems requirements. The Business Analyst is also responsible for operational support to research issues and determine probable causes and possible solutions. This individual will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help maximize the benefit of IT system investments.

This position includes junior and senior positions.

This position is further specialized by functional area including: Business Intelligence, Customer Relationship Management, Financial Systems, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.

Note: The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Proven experience in overseeing the design, development, and implementation of software and hardware solutions, systems, or products
• Meet with decision makers, systems owners, and end users to define business requirements and systems goals, and identify and resolve business systems issues
• Conduct research on hardware and software products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing efforts
• Perform cost-benefit and return on investment analyses for proposed systems to aid management in making implementation decisions
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Deliver assigned projects on time and on budget
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Working technical knowledge of (tools, languages, databases)
• Extensive practical knowledge in importing data for use in report software, spreadsheets, graphs, and flow charts
• Proven experience in the operation and analysis of database hardware, software, and standards, as well as data retrieval methodologies
• Extensive experience with core software applications, including SAP Reporting and Analytics
• Working knowledge of network and PC operating systems

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises: None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The individual must be able to perform each essential job duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the job at a fully acceptable level.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION

• College diploma or university degree in computer science, computer information systems, or management information systems, and/or 3-5 years equivalent work experience.
• Specific experience based on the functional area:
  • Business Intelligence: 3-5 years’ experience with SAP Business Warehouse, Business Explorer and Business Objects Suite solutions required.
  • Customer Relationship Management: 3-5 years’ experience with SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions required.
  • Financial Systems: 3-5 years’ experience with SAP Financials (FICO and COPA) solutions required.
  • Manufacturing: 3-5 years’ experience with SAP Manufacturing Management (MII, MM, MRP) solutions required.
  • Supply Chain: 3-5 years’ experience with SAP Warehouse and Inventory Management (WM, IM) solutions required.
  
  

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations essential.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong technical documentation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to present ideas in a user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Out of town travel of approximately 5-10% is required.

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