Sr Analyst, Business Applications

Canon U.S.A., Inc.•Itasca, IL

1d•$104,870 - $157,050•Hybrid

About The Position

Business analysts are the drivers of our continued growth and success. We are currently searching for an experienced business analyst to help guide our organization to the future. With their commitment to innovation, these analysts seek, develop, and help implement strategic initiatives for improved efficiency and productivity. From researching progressive systems solutions to evaluating their impacts, the ideal candidate will be a detailed planner, expert communicator, and top-notch analyst. Your Impact Objectives of this role: Drive awareness of requirements in Finance ERP operations across business units and identify substandard systems processes through evaluation of real-time data and design better system processes to overcome deficiencies. • Serve as thoughtful leader for technical business processes, developing systems prototypes that promote increased efficiency and productivity on multiple levels. • Create and implement precise management plans for every project, with attention to transparent communication at all levels. • Perform, evaluate, and communicate thorough quality assurance at every stage of systems development. • Gather user requirements and design and coordinate system development and implement in production to ensure maximum usability.

Requirements

5 years prior business process design experience, focusing on process improvement
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Information technology or computer science) or equivalent experience required
Experience in ERP Financials (Order to Cash, Accounts Receivable, Credit Collections, Revenue Recognition, Taxation and General Ledger) highly desirable
Experience with ERP systems Process specifically in Finance/Supply chain Logistics preferred
High proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Above average skills in SQL & PL/SQL
Accounting foundation knowledge to understand business processes and to interpret reports
Strong working knowledge of relevant Microsoft applications, including Visio
Proven ability to manage projects and user testing
Extensive experience with data visualization
Ability to use analytical skills to divide and simplify complex business problems into simple and manageable ones
Strong business analyst skills and ability to collaborate in person and virtual environments
Ability to document and present problems and solutions
Proven ability to manage projects and user testing
Self-starter, detail oriented and ability to learn new applications, tools and business processes

Responsibilities

Partner with stakeholders across business units (ex: Business Operations, Customer Service, Sales & Finance) to develop analysis and documentation in a collaborative way, communicating effectively and efficiently with production, managerial, and executive teams.
Evaluate, analyze, and communicate systems requirements on a continuing basis, and maintain systems processes, including the delivery of monthly status reports to all appropriate parties.
Author and update internal and external documentation, and formally initiate and deliver requirements and documentation.
Conduct daily systems analytics to maximize effectiveness and troubleshoot problems.
Develop meaningful and lasting relationships with partners for optimized systems integration and respond to questions and concerns from managers and executives with supporting research and recommendations.

Benefits

Employee referral bonus
Employee discounts
“Dress for Your Day” attire program (casual is welcome, based on your job function)
Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community
Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you can’t get anywhere else
medical
dental
vision
401(k) Savings Plan
discretionary profit sharing
discretionary success sharing
educational assistance
recognition programs
vacation