Accounts Payable Business Analyst

LANXESS Corporation • North Fayette Township, PA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Business Analyst supports established Accounts Payable automation and digital transformation initiatives. The role analyzes process issues and data, identifies enhancement opportunities, documents business requirements, recommends data-driven improvements, monitors solutions, assists with root cause analysis, and contributes to AI, automation, and solution design discussions to improve efficiency, controls, and straight-through processing.

The position supports user acceptance testing (UAT), system enhancements, and deployment readiness by developing test scenarios and scripts, preparing test data, executing tests, documenting results and defects, coordinating resolution and retesting, and assisting with post-go-live stabilization. It also creates and maintains business and process documentation, reports, presentations, and business cases, and communicates findings and updates to stakeholders.

The analyst supports training, change adoption, and knowledge transfer while maintaining training materials and developing knowledge of AP, ERP, automation, and emerging technologies. The role leads NORAM projects and local initiatives through feasibility assessment, implementation, hypercare, and lessons learned, and supports cross-functional projects, acquisition and joint venture integration, and other special initiatives. Occasional work across time zones may be required. This is a hybrid role with an on-site presence required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Economics, or equivalent work experience may be considered.
• 3–5 years of professional experience.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and practical recommendations.
• Continuous-learning and automation mindset, with curiosity and interest in digital transformation and emerging technologies.
• Strong attention to detail and UAT/testing skills, including test scenario development, execution, defect documentation, and validation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365, and willingness to learn ERP, workflow, reporting, and automation tools.
• Foundational understanding of Accounts Payable, invoice processing, controls, General Ledger, and Procure-to-Pay processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, challenge assumptions constructively, and drive tasks to completion.

Nice To Haves

• Previous exposure to SAP S/4HANA, OpenText VIM, or Power Platform.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Accounts Payable process issues and data; identify improvements and assist with root cause analysis and enhancements.
• Monitor established AP automation solutions and provide operational backup support when needed.
• Identify enhancement opportunities and document business requirements for AP automation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Recommend data-driven process improvements and collaborate with stakeholders and service providers.
• Contribute to AI, automation, and solution design discussions aimed at improving efficiency, controls, and straight-through processing.
• Develop test scenarios and scripts, prepare test data, execute UAT, document results and defects, coordinate issue resolution and retesting, and support deployment readiness and post-go-live stabilization.
• Create and maintain business and process documentation, reports, presentations, and business cases.
• Communicate findings, progress, and updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Support training, change adoption, and knowledge transfer; maintain training materials.
• Continuously develop knowledge of AP, ERP, automation, and emerging technologies.
• Lead NORAM projects and local initiatives through feasibility assessment, implementation, hypercare, and lessons learned.
• Support cross-functional projects, acquisition and joint venture integration, and other special initiatives as needed.
• Work across time zones occasionally.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages, including a global bonus program.
• Retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, and medical care.
• Flexible working arrangements through the global Xwork program.
• Professional and personal development through formal and informal education, training, and knowledge-building.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level