ERP Finance Business Analyst

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.

About the role

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.

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

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

Skills

• 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.)
• Manufacturing or distribution industry experience is a plus

Pay

Salary Range: $108,700–$133,900 USD annually. Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• PTO, Sick Pay, Birthday Holiday, Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k Matching (Up to 5%)
• Education assistance
• Company sponsored events

Growing department and team.