Sr. Functional Analyst
About the role
At High Companies, “Always give good measure” is more than a motto — it’s the principle that drives everything we do. Since 1931, we’ve built our reputation on delivering more than expected: more quality, more integrity, and more care. Headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, High is one of Central PA’s largest employers and home to a diverse family of industry-leading businesses. From construction and real estate to manufacturing and beyond, we’re united by a shared commitment to innovation, environmental stewardship, and community impact. Our people-first culture empowers every coworker to grow, serve, and lead with purpose. Looking for more than just a job? Join High Companies — where values guide us, people thrive, and every role has purpose.
The Sr. Functional Analyst (SAP FICO) plays a critical role in projects, process improvements and day-to-day support of the SAP S/4HANA application with primary focus in Financial Accounting and Controlling modules. This position will be responsible for working with the Strategic Business Units (SBU) and Strategic Resource Units (SRU) to implement new functionality, modernize processes and implement automation to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Gather requirements, configure, test and implement SAP solutions and improvements.
- Work with SBU/SRU coworkers to understand business requirements, translate to SAP processes and implement solutions to address the business requirements.
- Provide recommendations for process improvements, integration and automation to improve user efficiency and effectiveness.
- Utilize change control and project management methodologies as defined by the IT organization.
- Perform regular system and process reviews to ensure proper daily operations and quickly resolve production issues.
- Research new industry and business trends and provide recommendations to IT and business leaders.
- Develop understanding new trends in IT and provide thought leadership on how to apply them to Business processes.
- Mentor and coach team members to develop & improve collective team knowledge.
- Oversee scheduling and work content of contractors as needed for projects and improvements in financial systems and processes.
- Collaborate with the other team members to support integrated processes and systems and resolve common issues and challenges.
- Maintain relationships with key strategic business partners and software vendors.
- Complete regular formal and informal personal development to remain current with skills and general knowledge.
- Cross train with other team members to provide backup support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 6+ years of recent experience in configuring, implementing, and supporting one or more SAP FICO modules.
- S/4HANA experience and/or certification a plus.
- Strong understanding of integrations between SAP modules.
- Experience in a Project Systems and/or Manufacturing environment.
- Experience integrating and supporting 3rd party systems or external data feeds for financial processes such as Account Payable, Sales and Use Tax, Banking, Expense Reporting, Payroll and/or other related processes.
- Proficient understanding of Accounting Standards and Financial Reporting beyond system implementation.
- Experience working with senior level management to establish roadmaps, set priorities, and communicate status.
- Experience implementing process automation and simplification within SAP or using external tools.
- Experience working in a consulting environment, supporting multiple operating units and business models a plus.
Skills
- Mentoring team members within and outside of the team.
- Strong organizational and project planning skills.
- Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate system transactions and processes into business language and related system concepts for business impact