Senior Business Analyst - Finance & Accounting

Responsibilities

• Work with internal and external customers to gather, organize, and document stakeholder requirements for projects and application enhancements
• Deliver SAP configuration support within all Finance-related modules including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, and Internal Orders
• Develop and maintain a strong SAP user community through end-user training, support, and knowledge sharing to keep solution aligned with the business
• Perform stakeholder, impact, and gap analysis
• Facilitate requirements gathering sessions and project status meetings
• Develop business cases and scope for proposed projects
• Create and manage detailed project plans, work breakdown structures, and master test plans
• Cook up quality acceptance testing and user acceptance testing
• Create and manage change requests and software enhancement requests
• Aid in troubleshooting post-implementation issues for projects
• Manage POC (proof of concept), RFP (request for proposal), and RFQ (request for proposal) process
• Facilitate root cause analysis and solution development activities; analyze and quantify the potential value of the solution options
• Provide support and consulting services for various technology systems
• Function as the liaison between IT and the business to ensure the successful delivery of projects and application enhancements, timely identification and resolution of technology-related issues, delivery of quality IT services, and strategic alignment between IT and the business
• Cultivate and manage relationships with vendors to ensure expectations are clearly communicated, project deliverables are provided in a timely manner, quality standards are met, and SLA are adhered to
• Review, evaluate, and develop recommendations for enhancements and support of applications
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and automation within IT and the various lines of business
• Conduct research, analyze data, and develop insights to assist in project planning and decision-making
• Work with programming resources to ensure system enhancements follow the appropriate IT guidelines, meet or exceed user requirements, and are completed on time
• Prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Run ad-hoc reports using SQL queries, SAP tools, or other reporting tools
• Perform job duties in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• Familiarity with all types of technical documentation (business requirement documents, process maps, system diagrams, user experience, uses cases, user stories, test plans, test cases, etc.)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to effectively convey information to stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Familiarity with project management tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task, effectively prioritize work, and manage multiple assignments concurrently
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong planning and organization skills
• Passion for customer service, efficiency, effectiveness, precision, and quality
• 5+ years of relevant business analysis experience
• Experience with SAP S4 required
• 3-5 years of experience with SAP FI (GL, AP, AR, FA), CO (CCA, PCA, Internal Orders)
• Focused experience working directly with Finance and Accounting departments
• 3+ years of relevant project management experience preferred
• 1-3 years of working with ERP applications preferred
• Experience with large software implementations and systems integrations
• Exposure to various project methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid of both)

Qualifications

• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 10 lbs
• Frequent sitting
• Rarely standing/walking
• Ability to read and speak the English language
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Must be able to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed

Skills

• Familiarity with all types of technical documentation (business requirement documents, process maps, system diagrams, user experience, uses cases, user stories, test plans, test cases, etc.)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to effectively convey information to stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Familiarity with project management tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task, effectively prioritize work, and manage multiple assignments concurrently
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong planning and organization skills
• Passion for customer service, efficiency, effectiveness, precision, and quality

Benefits

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.