Senior Business Analyst, SAP FICO & FSCM

Position SummarySAP Finance (FI) and Controlling (CO) business analyst is a member of the SAP ERP Team performing business requirements, analysis, design, configuration, testing and user adoption related activities within the finance and controlling space. The person in this position collaborates with other SAP team members and staff towards defining, enhancing, and integrating SAP FICO solutions across the ERP platform and related business processes.Essential Functions and DutiesManage relationship and liaison with FFF’s finance business stakeholders on identifying and owning the business processes and requirements to be built in SAP S4/HANA Enterprise Management ERP.IT Owner of SAP processes in the FICO area, configuration, testing and related functional documentation.Partner with systems integrator resources in performing fit-gap analysis, build and testing of the solution that meets the business requirements.Perform review and signoff of SAP solution build in the FICO area – configuration, development, testing and sign off.Review impact of SAP functionality across functional teams and provide impact analysis and decisions to FICO business process owners, project managers, and other SAP Implementation partners and team members.Own solution adoption and business user facing documentation (e.g. process scope, user manuals, solution briefs, functional summaries).Support existing finance and controlling business processes and suggest improvements.Collect requirement for new business processes and document in common template requirement documentation.Write both the project charter and the project management plan for assigned projects and make sure the project management plan stays up to date throughout the project. Responsible for a variety of duties including supporting users, diagnosing and resolving system problems, implementing new modules as a part of a team, making configuration changes, testing patches and upgrades, and modifying and creating production reports.Create and keep up to date project components; project schedule, milestones, scope statement, project activities, project issue lists, stakeholder list.Plan Risk management according to project management plan. Analyze risks and then plan risk response. Coordinate and serve as the focal point for requirements for modifications to existing software systems or the consideration of potential new software systems in support of the enterprise.Continuously strive to improve processes, service quality to internal and external customers, and employee relations.Adheres specifically to all company policies and procedures, Federal and State regulations and laws.Display dedication to position responsibilities and achieve assigned goals and objectives.Represent the Company in a professional manner and appearance at all times.Understand and internalize the Company’s purpose; Display loyalty to the Company and its organizational values.Display enthusiasm and dedication to learning how to be more effective on the job and share knowledge with others.Work effectively with co-workers, internal and external customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listen to and objectively consider ideas and suggestions from others; keep commitments; keep others informed of work progress, timetables, and issues; address problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; address others by name, title, or other respectful identifier, and; respect the diversity of our work force in actions, words, and deeds.Comply with the policies and procedures stated in the Injury and Illness Prevention Program by always working in a safe manner and immediately reporting any injury, safety hazard, or program violation.Ensure conduct is consistent with all Compliance Program Policies and procedures when engaging in any activity on behalf of the company. Immediately report any concerns or violations.Other duties as assigned.Education, Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceRequired Education:Bachelor’s Degree in Business, CS, IS, MIS, or Finance. Required Knowledge:Must have strong business knowledge in core FICO modules (GL, AP, AR) as well as asset management, profitability analysis, and COPA processes.Knowledge of SAP FICO configurations, integration and best practices.Must possess strong understanding of SAP configuration set-ups, functionality, interaction of the ERP modules and ability to diagnose and resolve problems within and between modules. Required Experience:Must have at least ten (10) years of experience in finance support areas. Must have at least five (5) years of end-to-end project experience of implementing SAP FICO.Experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment required.Preferred Experience:S/4HANA Enterprise Management – FICO experience will be preferred. Required Skills:Must have strong organizational skills.Must have a detail orientation and the proven ability to prioritize work.Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.Must have the ability to work with limited supervision and as part of a team.Sound decision-making abilities.Must have ability to manage relationship with business stakeholders and work collaboratively with partners and cross functional teams.Demonstrated strong managerial skills in implementing IT and business change or transformations.Ability to lead, motivate, influence, negotiate, build trust, and coach project members.Able to manage multiple assignments with competing priorities.Physical requirementsVision, hearing, speech, movements requiring the use of wrists, hands and/or fingers. Must have the ability to view a computer screen for long periods and the ability to sit for extended periods. Must have the ability to work the hours and days required to complete the essential functions of the position, as scheduled. The employee occasionally lifts up to 20 lbs. and occasionally kneels and bends. Must have the ability to travel occasionally. Working condition include normal office setting.Mental DemandsLearning, thinking, concentration and the ability to work under pressure, particularly during busy times. Must be able to pay close attention to detail and be able to work as a member of a team to ensure excellent customer service. Must have the ability to interact effectively with co-workers and customers, and exercise self-control and diplomacy in customer and employee relations’ situations. Must have the ability to exercise discretion as well as appropriate judgments when necessary. Must be proactive in finding solutions.Direct ReportsNoEEO StatementFFF Enterprises and Nufactor are an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on the following characteristics: race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender, age (40 years and over) qualified veteran and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment. These categories are defined according to Government Code section 12920. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.