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Robert Half ERP Project Manager in Ashland, Kentucky
Description
We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst with strong Manufacturing Finance expertise to support a large-scale ERP transformation from AS400 to Microsoft Dynamics 365 within a complex steel fabrication manufacturing environment.
This is a highly visible role partnering with Finance leadership, Operations, IT, and external implementation partners to ensure accurate translation of financial processes, costing structures, reporting, and controls into the new ERP platform.
The ideal candidate understands how manufacturing transactions drive financial outcomes and can confidently support data validation, reporting development, and audit readiness throughout the implementation lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
? Lead finance-focused business analysis for ERP implementation including:
Documenting current-state accounting and manufacturing finance processes
Supporting design and validation of future-state workflows in D365 Finance & Operations
Ensuring accurate mapping of journal entries, subledger activity, and production transactions
? Manufacturing Finance & Costing
Analyze and validate Bill of Materials (BOM) structures and production costing logic
Support implementation of:
Standard costing / job costing
Work-in-process accounting
Inventory valuation and variance analysis
Production and consumption postings
Partner with Accounting to ensure proper financial integration from shop floor to GL
? Reporting & Data Analysis
Develop and validate financial and operational reporting using:
Crystal Reports
SQL-based reporting solutions
D365 reporting tools
Perform data reconciliation between AS400, Oracle environments, and D365
Write SQL queries to analyze transaction flows, table structures, and financial tie-outs
? Audit & Controls Support
Prepare Confidence Documents and supporting schedules for external auditors
Assist with documentation of financial controls and system logic
Support data migration validation and financial conversion activities
Requirements
7+ years Business Analyst experience supporting ERP implementations
✅ Strong background in Manufacturing Finance / Cost Accounting
✅ Experience working in steel manufacturing, fabrication, or heavy industrial environments
✅ Hands-on experience with legacy ERP environments such as AS400
✅ Advanced SQL skills and understanding of relational data structures
✅ Experience with financial reporting tools (Crystal Reports or similar)
✅ Exposure to Oracle systems or integrations
✅ Strong understanding of:
Bill of Materials
Journal entries and financial postings
Inventory and production accounting
Financial data reconciliation
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