Business Systems Analyst

Company Overview

At Mara Renewables Corporation (Mara), we exist to re-engineer nature’s pantry, reimagine human nutrition, and revitalize wellness and the environment. We believe there has never been a more critical need to evolve health ingredients for human nutrition and related industries using the power of science and nature to build a more sustainable and healthier world. 

Mara’s remarkable journey has transformed us from a research & development startup into a global leader within the algal omega-3 oil industry, encompassing pivotal sectors such as food, beverage, and infant nutrition. Our commitment to commercializing our unique patent-protected technologies, coupled with the expertise of our diverse and exceptionally talented team, has been the driving force behind our success. 

The Position

We’re looking for someone who loves figuring out how systems work - and making them work better. This role sits at the intersection of systems, data, and people, partnering across Finance, Supply Chain, and Commercial to improve how we use our tools and turn data into better decisions. You don’t need to know every system we use today, but you should be the kind of person who can pick them up quickly - whether it’s Xero, Unleashed, Salesforce, or something new entirely.

You’re naturally curious, hands-on, and not afraid to dig into messy processes to make them simpler and more effective. You have an interest in data and reporting (Power BI or similar), and you’re excited about how systems and data can unlock better outcomes - especially across supply chain and operations. Most importantly, you enjoy working across teams and regions, connecting dots, and continuously improving how things get done as we scale.

This is a hybrid role. You must attend our office in Dartmouth at least 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of this position include:

Core Systems Ownership & Optimization

Serve as the internal subject matter expert for Xero, Unleashed, and Salesforce.

Partner with business teams to ensure effective and consistent use of system functionality.

Identify and implement opportunities to better utilize existing features and tools.

Support system configuration, enhancements, and ongoing optimization initiatives.

Business Partnership

Work cross-functionally with Finance, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to understand business needs.

Translate business requirements into system solutions or process improvements.

Provide guidance and training to users to drive adoption and best practices.

Supply Chain & Data Understanding

Develop a strong understanding of how systems support supply chain operations.

Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or data issues impacting supply chain performance

Collaborate with stakeholders to improve system workflows and data accuracy.

Data & Reporting Strategy (Microsoft BI)

Support the development of a scalable reporting strategy using Microsoft BI.

Build and maintain reports and dashboards by connecting BI tools to core system data sources.

Ensure consistency, accuracy, and accessibility of key business data.

Partner with stakeholders to define meaningful KPIs and reporting needs.

General IT Support

Collaborate with outsourced IT support partners to resolve business-critical technical issues in a timely and effective manner.

Support employee onboarding and offboarding processes by ensuring proper setup, access provisioning, and secure deactivation of systems and accounts.

Required Skills and Experience

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.

3-5 years of experience working with business systems in roles spanning systems support, business analysis, or operations.

Experience partnering with cross-functional teams such as Finance, Supply Chain, and Commercial.

Demonstrated hands-on experience improving systems, processes, or data workflows in a business environment, with the ability to act as a system owner or super-user.

Strong understanding of how business processes map to system workflows (finance, inventory, CRM).

Experience with Power BI (or similar tools) to build reports, dashboards, and visualizations.

Strong communication skills.

Nice to Have

Proactively identify inefficiencies, data issues, and opportunities to optimize workflows and system usage, and take initiative to troubleshoot and resolve problems effectively.

Experience supporting user adoption through training, documentation, or hands-on guidance.

Experience with Xero, Unleashed, and/or Salesforce.

What We Offer

Mara is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to: 

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan

Employee & Family Assistance Program

RRSP matching program

Health care spending account

Physical Wellness Reimbursement Plan

At Mara we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Mara supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs.