SAP FICO Business Analyst
Published | August 8, 2018 |
Location | King of Prussia, PA |
Category | Default |
Job Type | Full-time |
Description
Our Client has an immediate need for a SAP FICO Business Analyst as a full-time employee.
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for the implementation and support of the Finance area solutions (SAP Finance & Controlling modules). This position requires configuration and solutioning expertise and will provide application/functional support in the FI/CO modules with a key focus on the integration between Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Sales/Distribution (SD). Significant experience in FI/CO is required to provide guidance and insights to project team members and the business. In addition to the project-based initiatives, this position will also be responsible for the day-to-day production support tasks.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Configure various functions within FI/CO, such as: New GL, Document Splitting, Intercompany Processing, AR, AP, Fixed Assets, Product Costing, Cost Center Accounting, Internal Oder Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, Revenue Recognition and Tax
- Develop and deploy new processes and configuration to meet business needs
- Provide support, implement fixes and additional functionality
- Analyze data and processes to identify/troubleshoot problems, and recommend preventive action
- Follow applicable standards, procedures, guidelines and methodologies in the support and/or maintenance of systems
- Document requirements for new functionality as required in support of FI/CO initiatives
- Collaborate with Order Management (OM) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) team members
- Develop functional design specifications in support of existing and new application requirements
- Develop and execute functional unit test cases in support of new application requirements
- Work with cross-functional teams to perform test activities (e.g., integration, performance, user acceptance)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in management Information Systems, Computer Science, Business/Accounting or equivalent work experience
- 6 - 8 years experience in an Information Technology systems analysis function, working with end-users to translate business requirements into systems specifications
- 2+ full life-cycle SAP implementations.
- 5+ years of hands-on SAP configuration experience in FI/CO modules
- Thorough understanding of the integration with other SAP modules SD, MM, PM, PP
- Experience with Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) is a plus
- Experience with Vertex (or similar tax application) is a plus
- Experience supporting the integration between ECC and 3rd party auxiliary applications (including SAP bolt-on) such as credit card process systems (Delego/Paymentech/CardConnect), HighRadius accelerators, Open Text (VIM,ICC, Archiving), Taulia, bank systems, etc., is a plus
- Experience with SAP BW and SAP BPC is desirable
- Demonstrated understanding of all aspects of a full life cycle implementation and production support
- A plus would be experience with complex implementations that include custom solutions around PGI and sales revenue postings, including Intercompany Sales (user exits, enhancements, custom programs)
- Good knowledge of SAP structures, configuration standards, object dependencies and tables
- Strong solutioning skills with demonstrated ability to analyze and provide effective problem solving, assessing whether standard functionality can be used and identifying reasonable custom solutions where needed
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals
- Experience leading and managing project team members and deliverables
- Experience in wholesale distribution and/or retail is a plus
- Ability to translate functional requirements into technical terms relevant to SAP to coordinate and assist with the detailed technical design of FRICEW objects
- Willingness and ability to travel as required
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.