Business System Analyst - Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Arrowstreet Capital - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Boston, MA

About the position

As a Business Systems Analyst at Arrowstreet Capital, you will be a vital member of the Business and Client Technologies team, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency through innovative technology solutions. Your role will involve collaborating with Finance business partners to support vendor platforms, ensuring their reliable operation, and driving operational excellence. You will be responsible for requirement gathering, application enhancements, testing, and training, with a strong emphasis on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) principles to elevate the Finance team's capabilities and data maturity.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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).

Benefits

• Friendly, team-oriented environment
• High value on professionalism, attitude, and initiative