Business Analyst - SAP

Job Description

Who We Are
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with globalexpertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforceidentifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world.

The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities.

Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.

As aSeniorSAPFinance

Analyst,this rolewillsupport thedesign,configuration,implementationandongoing optimization of finance solutions within the FI/COmoduleof our SAP S/4 HANA Public Cloud environment, including data migration.

This rolewill partner closely with our Finance and Accounting business team.

This rolewill collaborate with the businessonfunctional and technical requirements,testingandmentorship for SAP Finance processes.

• Analyze and document business requirements for finance processes, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Financial Close

• Configure and support SAP S/4
  
  HANA Public Cloud finance modules in alignment with best practices and system capabilities

• Perform Data Migration tasks, including field mapping, datacleansingand validation

• Collaborate with business users toidentifyprocess improvements and automation opportunities

• Support end-to-end implementation activities, including fit-to-standard workshops, testing, data migration, and go-live support

• Troubleshoot system issues, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate resolutions

• Assistin integration efforts with other SAP modules (e.g., Procurement, Sales) and third-party systems

• Develop andmaintainfunctional documentation, training materials, and user guides

• Support periodic financial close processes and ensure system readiness

• Collaborate with and mentor Finance/Accounting business partners and fellow team members with SAP Processes

• Stay current with SAP S/4
  
  HANA Public Cloud releases and assess impacts to existing configurations

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systemsor related field. Master’s degree or relevant certification is a plus

• 5+ years of experience working with SAP Finance modules (FI/CO), preferablyat least 1+ yearin SAP S/4 HANA Public Cloud

• Experience with SAP S/4 HANA Public Cloud Implementations a plus

• Understanding of VAT and Tax principles and processes within SAPa plus

• Strong understanding of core finance processes:

• General Ledger

• Accounts Payable

• Accounts Receivable

• Asset Accounting

• Projects/WBS Elements

• Financial Close

• Strong understandingofSAP Finance processeswithfamiliarity with SAP Public Cloud processes

• Understanding ofBank Statement processing

• Understanding of IFRS or GAAP accounting…