The SAP FICO Analyst is responsible for functional analysis and configuration for one or more SAP modules / business areas with an emphasis in FI, CO (but will get to work with other modules like Sales & Distribution, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Materials Planning, etc.).
Works with other SAP Functional Analysts, developers, IT management, and business personnel to understand, prioritize support, and development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Responsible for conducting prototypes, developing functional specifications, data mapping, functional mapping, setting of configuration tables and setting of transaction / control tables in the SAP system as well as other business systems.
- Work with SAP ABAP team and Microsoft development team to ensure systems meet the requirements of the functional specification.
- Responsible for the identification and resolution of gaps in the business processes and integrating new systems and business processes with existing ones.
- Involved in security / authorization set-up, user documentation, data interface design, data migration and reconciliation.
- May be involved in the installation and tuning of modifications, as well as archiving data.
- Works on multiple functional tasks that tend to be of medium technological complexity.
- Works on one or more projects as a team member.
- Lead estimation of new efforts, define business cases, and determine resources required from the business and IT to deliver the services.
- Communicates and coordinates with other team leads, business & IT management, and executive team members.
- Viewed as a credible representative for business functions / processes who leads efforts to drive change.
- Influence business leadership and management in the decisions to improve and change business processes.
- Proactively identify and resolve highly complex business issues.
- Lead small to medium sized projects and follow system development methodology.
- Determine the best solution fit for the business.
- Work as an IT liaison with software solution vendors
Experience Requirements :
5+ years experience required in analyzing and gathering requirements to create user system solutions.5+ years experience required in multiple SAP modules but with strength in FI, CO (others may inclucde MM, PP, SD, etc.).Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint integration with SAP are considered a plus.Competencies :
Must possess thorough understanding of data analysis, database development, and reporting applications.Thorough understanding of the business processes and flows to enable the analysis of business requirements and the development of solutions for the business functions.Possesses an in-depth understanding of the business strategy of a particular function / process area and helps drive business strategy development.Exhibit the ability to take initiative and work independently.Effective written and oral communication skills, as well as computer skills are required.Light programming skills in the appropriate language to develop necessary "workarounds."