Business Analyst

Power Solutions International (PSI) is a leading manufacturer of emissions-certified powertrains specializing in customized and fully integrated turnkey solutions for the leading global equipment manufacturers in the industrial, transportation, and energy markets manufacturers. Our facilities are housed in one million square feet of engineering, assembly, operations, and distribution space across seven facilities. We are positioned to meet the high production volumes of our customers with added capacity for growth.

The Role at a Glance:

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) the Business Analyst (Accounting, Finance) will provide support to the PSI Business Units with respect to the EPICOR Enterprise ERP solution; this requires knowledge and resolution of short-term and long-term issues.  The Business Analyst maintains a high level of understanding of the business needs and system functionality to provide the strategic direction to support the overall business, company and corporate objectives. 

What you'll be doing:

• Responsible for integrating, upgrading and testing EPICOR Enterprise ERP modules to help troubleshoot the immediate daily issues and long-term strategic objectives of the business. Primarily focused on accounting modules.

• Communicate with other Epicor Business Analysts to ensure proper integration of process changes and functionality between the different groups and leverage the broader IT organization to develop solutions through effective use of business and process analysis techniques.

• Develop new or modify existing software solutions to satisfy ongoing company business needs.

• Participate in the preparation of the business cases including project charter, cost justification, approval paperwork, 3rd-party package selection recommendations, and other documents as needed.

• Continuously monitor new EPICOR releases and applications to determine functional requirements and recommendations for workable EPICOR solutions to other business units, management and staff.

• Provide support and training for all system users in Epicor processes and procedures and execute approved changes to enhance end user functionality including initiating or facilitating kaizen events.

• All other duties as assigned by management.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in CS, Computer Engineering, MIS, IT, or one of the business areas listed below; may substitute for the degree direct applicable work experience on a year-for-year basis which built competencies and subject matter expertise.
• Strong business process knowledge in at least one of the following areas: Financial/Accounting, Distribution (Procurement, Sales Order Management, Inventory), Manufacturing, OR Engineering
• Full life cycle implementation experience with EPICOR modules (versions 10.0 or above) for a multiple site configuration set up including understanding of EPICOR integration methodology and ability to understand and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Ability to prepare complex SQL statements including joins using Oracle SQL or TOAD
• Willingness to travel between Illinois locations (all Chicago area) regularly and to other US locations as needed to understand business needs, support the end users, introduce new functionality, and train users.
• Provide on call technical support during off hours as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Broad, in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing industry including industry best practices and trends.
• Demonstrated knowledge of other business areas Financial/Accounting, Distribution (Procurement, Sales Order Management, Inventory), Manufacturing, Engineering (List the three that are not mentioned in Requirements)
• Experience with SQL database
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to influence business units to consider changes to their business processes, active listening in troubleshoot situations, and strong documentation and training skills.
• Strong organizational, coordination, facilitation, consultation, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

PSI is committed to providing a work environment where employees respect and value each other as individuals and is free of harassment and discrimination. PSI believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity in all areas of employment and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, age, military status, protected Veterans status, Vietnam Era Veterans status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.