ERP & Business Systems Manager

About the Role

The ERP & Business Systems Manager at AccuWeather is entrusted with the complete ownership of enterprise resource planning and business systems lifecycles, driving strategic alignment across critical functional areas. This position is accountable for the configuration, governance, and ongoing evolution of core platforms to ensure they consistently support organizational objectives. The role requires translating intricate business challenges into precise system rules, with a steadfast commitment to preserving the integrity of forecasts and decision-making processes. You will act as the central authority on system behavior, ensuring that configurations reflect the nuanced needs of the business. Success in this position means establishing robust governance rules, standards, and controls that underpin system reliability, compliance, and operational excellence. The manager will serve as a key partner to Finance, Operations, and Sales, ensuring that system capabilities evolve in lockstep with corporate strategy. This role demands a deep understanding of how system design directly impacts financial outcomes, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision making.

Key Facts

What You'll Do

• Spearhead the configuration and optimization of core ERP modules to bolster Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, and Record-to-Report processes, ensuring they operate with peak efficiency.
• Architect and implement governance rules, standards, and controls designed to fortify system reliability, compliance, and data integrity across the enterprise.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Sales, and Operations to capture and refine requirements for system enhancements, translating complex business needs into detailed system designs.
• Engineer workflows, field configurations, and report specifications that deliver actionable insights and serve the distinct needs of multiple departments simultaneously.
• Lead business users through iterative testing sessions to capture nuanced feedback and refine workflows, driving toward optimal user adoption and system performance.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training materials and user guides that empower business users to leverage ERP functionality and new processes effectively.
• Orchestrate system releases, upgrades, and integrations with IT and external vendors, ensuring seamless execution and minimal operational disruption.
• Validate enhancements, data integrity, and system performance rigorously following go-live to confirm that solutions meet the intended business objectives.
• Manage the end-to-end change management process, including the meticulous documentation of playbooks and access controls to ensure traceability and security.
• Partner with data owners to define, enforce, and monitor data governance, ownership, and validation standards, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all ERP and related business systems.
• Proactively identify opportunities to automate manual tasks, reduce administrative burden, and enhance data accuracy through the strategic use of ERP capabilities and integrations.
• Leverage analytics tools and ERP functionalities to streamline workflows, support scalable operations, and provide clear visibility into key business metrics.
• Evaluate emerging business tools and technologies, conduct thorough pilots, and prepare data-driven recommendations aimed at improving forecasting accuracy and operational clarity.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison for business systems evaluations, ensuring that all proposed solutions align with strategic goals and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Must possess proven, hands-on experience with ERP platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations or NetSuite, demonstrating a history of successful implementation and optimization.
• Must exhibit a demonstrated ability to convert complex business needs into precise system designs, effectively mapping workflows, fields, and reports that balance the requirements of Finance, Accounting, Sales, HR, and Procurement.
• Must maintain a clear, in-depth understanding of how ERP modules, integrations, and data structures influence financial, operational, and reporting outcomes across the organization.
• Must excel in communication, collaborating effectively with Finance, Accounting, Sales, HR, and Procurement teams while skillfully managing priorities and expectations in a dynamic environment.
• Must adhere to strict deadlines and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where accuracy and attention to detail are paramount.
• Must ensure compliance with established governance frameworks, implementing controls that safeguard data integrity and support audit readiness.
• Must be capable of analyzing business processes, identifying gaps, and proposing system-driven solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Must work independently and as part of a cross-functional team, demonstrating ownership, accountability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in regulated or highly visible forecasting environments where system decisions directly impact operations and require a heightened level of scrutiny.

Practical Notes

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