SAP Functional Analyst

Position Summary

The SAP Finance and Controlling functional subject matter expert is accountable for ensuring the SAP solution provided to the customer is fit for purpose, consistent across businesses, aligns with the SAP template, and satisfies the business requirements. Knowledge areas include SAP ECC and S/ with in-depth knowledge of the modules for Finance, Controlling, and Project Systems. Additional SAP module knowledge will be beneficial.

• Act as the subject matter expert on SAP FICO functional modules and advise on possibilities.
• Elicit requirements using interviews, process reviews, shadowing, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, and task & workflow analysis.
• Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, identify and close gaps, decompose high‑level information into details, and abstract up from low‑level information to a general understanding.
• Proactively communicate and collaborate with external and internal customers to analyze information needs and SAP functional requirements.
• Successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements.
• Act as the liaison between the customer community and the SAP application teams regarding SAP capability.
• Collaborate with developers and subject matter experts to establish the technical vision and analyze trade‑offs between usability, functionality, and performance needs.
• Implement and deploy SAP template solutions to achieve defined business goals and design, maintain, and deploy solutions for Finance and Controlling components and cross‑functional components such as production planning and procurement.
• Own and manage the design, documentation, and implementation of processes and process improvements in conjunction with process owners, Super Users, SAP functional specialists, and third parties as part of the SAP CoE.
• Initiate continuous improvement activities to increase the efficiency of business information systems and meet global business objectives.

• -year University/College Degree and relevant technical/business certifications.
• Five or more years of experience in Information Technology.
• Experience in security best practices and compliance requirements for the area of expertise.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Available to provide after‑hours technical support as needed.
• A minimum of years of SAP full cycle implementation experience in Financial Accounting, Controlling, and Management Accounting as well as support experience.
• Experienced SAP finance and controlling subject matter expert who can engage with business, extract business requirements, and configure SAP solutions.
• Experience in customized processes and SAP Template solutions within the SAP arena.
• Experience with RICEFW developments, exposure to BAPI, Integration, and User exits.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse stakeholder group including executives, managers, business process owners, and subject matter experts.
• Identify and manage senior stakeholders, evaluate their interests, and establish effective communication channels ensuring effective stakeholder management and engagement.
• Specify requirements for toolset adaptations, acceptance testing of implemented solutions, and develop migration strategies and plans.
• Provide technical expertise within their functional area with the team, prove accountability, and be a role model to others.
• Ensure processes, deliverables, and responsibilities are fully aligned with the strategic priorities/goals of the organization.
• Good appreciation of systems design and SAP configuration.
• Working knowledge of appropriate legislation, accounting standards, including the Data Protection Act, DFARS, and ITARS.
• Day‑to‑day use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio & PowerPoint.
• Able to facilitate workshops, lead discussions, and gain consensus views on decisions.
• Knowledge of business processes, commercial drivers, and activities.

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