Business Systems & Process Analyst - Finance

Business Systems & Process Analyst, FinanceAs a 100% employee-owned company, Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. believes our Associates are the foundation of both our customers' and our success. Our strong company culture, and belief in continued investment in our Associates, has helped us realize long Associate tenures, as well as long lasting relationships with our customers.R.E. Mason is an Emerson Impact Partner covering North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Emerson is the global leader of process systems and solutions. R.E. Mason provides industry-leading process equipment and service for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. The industries served include Chemical, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Power & Utilities, Food & Beverage, and Pulp & Paper.What R.E. Mason Offers Associates:R.E. Mason is a 100% employee-owned company that offers a comprehensive, industry leading benefits package to all eligible Associates:Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contributionMedical / Dental / Vision InsuranceEmployer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability InsuranceGenerous paid leave options that include vacation time, sick leave, personal leave time, R.E. Mason Way Half Day, paid Jury Duty, and paid Bereavement LeavePaid Parental LeavePaid company holidaysCareer Development ProgramRetirement and Financial Wellness programEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Alternative/Hybrid Work SchedulesGeneral DescriptionThe Business Systems & Process Analyst, Finance collaborates with Accounting, Finance, and business leaders to improve business processes, reporting, and the effective use of enterprise systems.This role combines financial analysis, process improvement, business analysis, and systems enablement to help the organization operate more efficiently and gain greater value from its technology investments. The analyst will collaborate across the organization to identify improvement opportunities, document requirements, support solution design and implementation, and help ensure users adopt new processes and tools successfully.The primary focus of the role will be Finance and Accounting processes, including financial reporting, planning, working capital, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and effective use of IFS and Power BI.Specific ResponsibilitiesProcess Improvement & Business AnalysisAnalyze current business processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, controls, and user experience.Partner with business leaders to understand challenges, define requirements, and recommend practical solutions.Document business processes, requirements, and future-state workflows.Facilitate root-cause analysis and support resolution of business process issues.Systems EnablementHelp business teams gain greater value from IFS, Power BI, AI tools, and other enterprise applications.Collaborate across departments to ensure data alignment, avoid duplication, and leverage shared systems.Serve as a liaison between business users and technical teams.Support system enhancements through requirements gathering, testing, implementation, documentation, and user adoption.Evaluate opportunities for automation, reporting improvements, and process standardization.Financial Analysis & ReportingPerform financial and operational analysis to support business decisions.Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and analytical tools.Analyze spending, budgets, forecasts, variances, and working capital trends.Present findings and recommendations to leadership.Deliver ad hoc and project-based analysis to support both strategic planning and day-to-day operations.Support working capital optimization efforts, with a focus on cash flow.Project & Change SupportAssist with the intake, evaluation, and prioritization of process and system improvement opportunities.Support business cases and value realization efforts for approved initiatives.Help develop communication, training, and adoption plans for new processes and technologies.Measure and report on the effectiveness of implemented improvements.QualificationsRequired Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.4+ years of experience in accounting, finance, business analysis, process improvement, or enterprise systems.Strong understanding of financial reporting and accounting processes.Experience working with ERP systems and business applications.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Ability to work effectively across departments and influence outcomes without direct authority.Preferred Experience/CompetenciesExperience with IFS Cloud, Power BI, or similar platforms.Experience supporting ERP implementations or enhancements.Process improvement experience (Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, etc.).Experience with reporting, dashboards, automation, or AI-enabled business tools.RE Mason Company is a federal contractor and, as such, is required to solicit the disability status and protected veteran status of candidates. Thus, you are required to answer self-identification questions as part of your application process. These questions are part of RE Mason's Affirmative Action Plan and the completion of these questions will not have any effect on any consideration of your application materials.In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and need to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with RE Mason, please call our office at View phone number on click.appcast.io.This is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of any required pre-employment and, if applicable, ongoing drug testing, including testing mandated by customer site access requirements.