Senior ERP Business Analyst - Finance

MAGNAFLOW•Oceanside, CA

2d•$108,700 - $133,900•Onsite

About The Position

Magnaflow is a leading manufacturer and supplier based in Oceanside, CA of premium products to the automotive aftermarket industry such as catalytic converters, performance exhaust and replacement exhaust. Through the Camburg division in Huntington Beach, CA. Magnaflow also supplies race-inspired performance suspension products and vehicle uplifting services, Magnaflow is focused on future growth through both new business development and new product introduction. The Finance Systems Analyst is responsible for supporting, configuring, and optimizing ERP processes related to Finance, including Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), General Ledger (GL), and financial reporting. This role plays a critical part in the successful implementation of IFS Cloud by ensuring accurate system configuration, supporting testing activities, and driving user adoption across the finance organization.

Requirements

B.S. in Information Technology, Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or related field
3–6 years of experience in ERP support, business analysis, or manufacturing systems
Strong understanding of accounting principles (AR, AP, GL, financial reporting)
Experience configuring or supporting ERP financial modules
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
Ability to create requirement documents for finance processes
Ability to lead training sessions and interact with business stakeholders
Experience with IFS Cloud or other ERP platforms
Experience supporting ERP implementations or upgrades
Experience with financial reporting tools and data reconciliation
Knowledge of integrations impacting finance (billing, payments, inventory, etc.)
Experience with audit processes and financial compliance
Strong knowledge of Microsoft tools (Excel, SharePoint, Visio, etc.)
Working knowledge of project management tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing or distribution industry experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Plans, designs, and analyzes processes and user requirements for development and/or support within finance functions
Leads financial process design and ensures alignment with ERP system capabilities
Works with cross-functional teams to define integration touchpoints impacting finance and validate financial data flows
Reviews and analyzes system problems to identify solutions or make referrals
Offers advice on process improvements and technical solutions within finance
Configures and supports AR, AP, GL, and financial reporting modules in IFS Cloud
Leads functional and regression testing for financial modules
Leads and coordinates user acceptance testing within Finance
Provides level 2 support and troubleshooting for ERP-related finance issues
Supports financial close processes (month-end, year-end) during implementation and post go-live
Ensures data accuracy and reconciliation across sub-ledgers and the general ledger
Assists in developing training materials and maintains finance system documentation and user guides
Leads train-the-trainer sessions for finance users
Leads cross-functional discussions between Finance, IT, and Operations
Prioritizes backlog items related to finance enhancements and support
Helps develop short- and long-term plans for finance system improvements
Creates Proof of Concept (POC) scenarios for process and system validation
Supports audit requirements and ensures system controls comply with financial policies
Tests new finance-related features and functionality in the ERP system
Uses tools for regression testing and financial data validation
Becomes a subject matter expert in financial processes within the ERP system