Business Analyst

Job description

Matrix designs, manufactures, and sells innovative technological products that help keep people safe. Originally focused on the underground coal mining industry, Matrix has expanded into new industrial markets in the United States and globally. We are currently seeking an experienced Business Analyst who will assist our organization in evaluating, documenting, enhancing, and monitoring business processes across multiple functional areas. This role will be instrumental in identifying opportunities for operational improvement, strengthening internal controls, supporting compliance initiatives, and developing scalable processes that enable continued business growth. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional attention to detail and demonstrated experience in business process analysis, process improvement, and internal auditing. They must be capable of evaluating business processes, internal workflows, control environments, and stakeholder requirements to identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong business acumen, and advanced analytical capabilities. They must be able to interpret complex business metrics and data, prepare clear and concise business reports, facilitate stakeholder discussions, and collaborate effectively with IT and business leadership to design, implement, and optimize business processes and controls. Experience with process mapping methodologies, continuous improvement initiatives, governance frameworks, and audit support activities is highly desirable. This position works in a team environment at our office in Newburgh, IN. This is not a remote position. This position reports to the Business Process Manager. Duties and Responsibilities Analyze and document current-state business processes, workflows, and organizational procedures. Evaluate business processes to identify operational, financial, compliance, and regulatory risks. Recommend control enhancements to mitigate identified risks. Support development and maintenance of process libraries and documentation repositories. Gather, document, and validate business requirements from stakeholders across multiple departments. Create reports, dashboards, and analyses to support decision-making and performance measurement. Monitor and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) and business metrics. Identify process inefficiencies, bottlenecks, control weaknesses, and opportunities for standardization. Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, or similar methodologies. Analyze workflow performance and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, quality, and scalability. Collect and analyze data to measure the effectiveness of process enhancements. Create training materials and assist with organizational change management activities. Stay updated on industry best practices and technology trends for efficient process automation. Qualifications & Competencies Employment Eligibility & Verification: All applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the I-9 form, as required by federal law. Additionally, candidates will be required to undergo an employment verification process before beginning work. Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for work authorization (e.g., H-1B, TN, or other visas) at this time. Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, business administration, IT, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in business process analysis. Audit and control environment experience is preferred. Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize technical and functional stakeholder requirements and determine what is feasible to deliver. A high business acumen to understand the specific requirements of businesses and provide evidence-based recommendations for effective improvements. Must be able to operate efficiently and effectively both with minimal supervision and amongst a team. Proficient in Microsoft Products software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. High attention to detail is a must. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Working Conditions Office setting with occasional need for travel (less than 10%). Physical Requirements The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, or crouch. The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Benefits First day coverage of all benefits - no waiting period Premium free medical, dental and vision insurance – working spouse must take major medical at their place of employment if offered On-site health clinic Basic Life (2x annual base salary at no cost) Optional Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance (no cost) 401(k) Plan with up to an 8% company match FSA for Health Care and Dependent Care 10 Paid annual holidays plus vacation time Educational Reimbursement Program Scholarship Program Optional Gym Membership Esports Room #LI-Onsite