SAP Functional Analyst

• Configures and deploys ERP application and business processes, specifically in SAP CO.
• Supports CO period close activities: currency revaluation; subledger reconciliation; cost allocations, WIP/RA calculation; settlements; FI-CO reconciliation.
• Develops RICEF (Reports, Interfaces, Conversion, Enhancement and Forms) specifications to complete custom development.
• Translate user s requests into application system solutions. Analyze system user requirements to define and design system configuration, enhancements, and modifications
• Stays current with new technologies especially within SAP to align technologies with the business direction.
• Builds strong internal external stakeholder relationships by aligning system solutions to changing business requirements.
• Leads critical thinking with constituents to determine best business practices.
• Design test plans, execute test scenarios, validate test data, and document test results
• Supports business process testing of the application prior to end-user acceptance testing and participates in end-user acceptance testing
• Identifies problems and research alternatives through testing and consulting with peers.
• Prepares presentations, gains consensus from client and implementation team, and implements solutions.
• Perform project management and detailed analysis of business practices, processes, and scenarios. Redesign procedures to suggested best business practices in concert with SAP functionality
• Perform the majority of the project management functions of the user groups including: coordinating, organizing, planning and scheduling, communicating, tracking accountability, ensuring documentation, monitoring and evaluating, problem solving and technical assistance
• Support projects are delivered on time and on target of the budgets.
• Participates in cross-functional teams to explore process improvement initiatives, measure results, and refine processes to achieve business objectives
• May work on support and integration of non-SAP applications or systems
• Maintains accuracy of helpdesk database of reported problems and participates in resolution
• Work in multidisciplinary teams to define and design complex processes and procedures for the configuration, upgrade, and maintenance of SAP and related application systems
• Participates in the creation and enforcement of IT software standards and procedures

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Minimum of four-year university degree or equivalent with a minimum of 8 years business analyst work experience or relevant post-secondary education.
• Strong SAP technical, configuration, and business area knowledge in SAP Finance Controlling (Cost Center Accounting; Product Cost Controlling, Profit Center Accounting, Project Systems).
• Requires understanding of business practices and experience developing business design documentation.
• Project management familiarity desired.
• Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with diverse groups including managers, and subject matter experts to communicate new ideas/issues.
• Must be very detail orientated, be able to plan and work flexibly to a deadline and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
• Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may change over time and according to business need.

Skills Required
Erp, Accounting, Sap