Business Analyst, SAP FICO
Allied Mineral Products is a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide. We are seeking a Business Analyst, SAP FICO to support our Finance and Accounting Department in our Columbus, Ohio location to support the global business.
The Business Analyst, SAP FICO serves as a key liaison between Finance/Controlling departments and IT. This role is responsible for the functional design, configuration, testing, and support of SAP’s Finance (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules. The analyst will collaborate with global finance teams, accounting, cost management, and IT stakeholders to streamline financial processes and ensure compliance using SAP S/4HANA.
This position requires a strong understanding of financial operations including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, asset accounting, cost center accounting, and internal orders. The analyst will lead initiatives to enhance system capabilities, resolve complex issues, and deliver scalable solutions aligned with business objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Business Process Analysis & Requirements Gathering:
- Partner with finance and controlling stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into SAP solutions.
- Conduct workshops and interviews to gather detailed functional requirements for FI and CO processes.
- Document business process flows, use cases, and functional specifications.
SAP Configuration & Solution Design:
- Configure SAP FI components including GL, AP, AR, asset accounting, and bank accounting.
- Configure SAP CO components such as cost centers, internal orders, profit centers, and product costing.
- Design and implement enhancements using SAP best practices and custom development where necessary.
Testing & Quality Assurance:
- Develop and execute unit, integration, and user acceptance test plans.
- Validate system changes against business requirements and ensure defect resolution.
- Support regression testing during upgrades and patch deployments.
Production Support & Troubleshooting:
- Provide Level 2/3 support for SAP FICO issues, including root cause analysis and resolution.
- Monitor system performance and proactively identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with SAP Basis and ABAP teams for technical issue resolution.
Project Management & Change Control:
- Lead or participate in small to medium-sized SAP projects, including rollout, upgrades, and process improvements.
- Manage timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
- Ensure compliance with change control procedures and documentation standards.
Documentation & Training:
- Create and maintain functional documentation including configuration guides, process maps, and training materials.
- Deliver training sessions and workshops for end-users and super users.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation:
- Stay current with SAP S/4HANA innovations, Fiori apps, and industry trends.
- Recommend process improvements and system enhancements to drive efficiency and accuracy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with SAP FICO modules in a corporate or industrial setting.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA preferred; ECC experience acceptable with strong functional expertise.
- Proven ability to convert business requirements into functional designs and user stories.
- Exposure to cross-functional IT domains such as QA, infrastructure, and enterprise architecture.
- SAP FI or CO certification preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
- Proficiency in SAP configuration, data analysis, and reporting tools (e.g., SAP Fiori, SAP GUI, Excel).
- Willingness to work flexible hours during critical project phases.
- Onsite presence required; hybrid work policy allows up to 2 remote days per week (subject to approval).
- Domestic and international travel may be required for project rollouts and support.
Benefits
- Competitive Base Pay
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement plan with 25% annual company contribution
- 401K program
- Annual Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick Days, Holidays
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision programs
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term, and Long-Term disability
Allied Mineral Products Holding, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.