Senior ERP Data Analyst

Woolpert

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 18 hours ago
Overview:Woolpert is hiring a fully remote Senior ERP Data Analyst to join our Corporate Applications team and lead enterprise-wide data migration initiatives. As a key contributor, you will own the design, development, and execution of data migration activities that are critical to integrating newly acquired companies into our Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) and Customer Engagement (CE) ERP systems. This role ensures data quality, integrity, and alignment with business requirements across global operations. The position operates during working hours of 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, offering flexibility to work from anywhere while driving strategic outcomes in a dynamic enterprise environment. Responsibilities:Data Ownership & Validation
  • Analyze legacy data structures and reconcile discrepancies to ensure readiness for migration.
  • Define and document business requirements for data transformation and validation.
  • Validate mappings across legal entities and business units to ensure consistency and compliance.
M&A Integration Leadership
  • Act as a key contributor throughout the M&A lifecycle—discovery, solution design, migration, and post-integration support.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data strategies with business goals and operational realities.
Functional-Technical Translation
  • Translate business needs into technical specifications and actionable data migration plans.
  • Facilitate collaboration between ERP, analytics, and business teams to ensure seamless integration.
ERP Migration Execution
  • Lead data migration from legacy ERP systems into Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O and CE.
  • Integrate with Dayforce and other platforms to ensure continuity across HR, finance, and operations.
  • Develop and execute test plans to verify data integrity and resolve anomalies.
Mapping & Documentation
  • Partner with Data Analytics and ERP migration teams to define source-to-target mappings.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of mapping logic, transformation rules, and test results for auditability and scalability.
Stakeholder Enablement
  • Support acquisition teams with training, documentation, and adoption strategies.
  • Ensure smooth onboarding and operational readiness across technical and non-technical audiences.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will also be considered.
  • 10+ years of industry experience, ideally within enterprise environments (AEG preferred).
  • Proven experience as an ERP Analyst or in a similar role, with at least 8+ years of hands-on experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics (D365FO/CE preferred)
Required Technical Skills
  • Candidates with 5+ years of experience in data migration projects and ERP data migration are preferred.
  • Proven experience in ERP data migration, preferably with Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O/CE.
  • Strong understanding of data structures, reconciliation techniques, and cross-system integration.
  • Experience supporting M&A initiatives and working across legal entities.
  • Proficiency in SQL, data mapping, and test plan development.
  • Experience with data migration processes, including extraction, transformation, and loading of data.
  • Familiarity with SQL and data analysis tools for reporting purposes.
  • Familiarity with the underlying technologies and infrastructure of the ERP system.
  • Knowledge of database concepts and experience with database management systems used by the ERP system.
  • Ability to integrate the ERP system with other enterprise systems and third-party applications.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic outcomes.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and a keen eye for detail.
  • Ability to analyse complex business problems, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions.
  • Must have experience analysing cross-application dependencies – for instance, understanding how requests would affect Dayforce, CE, existing integrations, etc.
  • Demonstrated success in completing projects as a team member, with solid business process knowledge in data migration, governance, and related focus areas.
About WoolpertWoolpert is committed to a vision to become the premier architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm, and one of the best companies in the world. It’s a vision we’ve been fine-tuning for decades. It guides our decisions and investments, provides our clients with optimal solutions, and offers our employees unrivalled opportunities. Woolpert is recognized as a Great Place to Work by its employees with more than a century of experience, with over 2,000 employees and 30 offices worldwide.For more information, visit woolpert.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.Our vision:

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