Sr. Systems Analyst, Enterprise Applications
About the role
At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That’s why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor’s Data Engineering vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits. We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Mid-Senior SAP FICO Systems Analyst to serve as a trusted partner for our Finance/Accounting departments. In this role, you will lead the design, configuration, optimization, and day-to-day support of core SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules on SAP S4 HANA platform and take on related projects aligning with company goals.
Requirements
- High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred
- Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience as an SAP FICO Analyst, Consultant, or equivalent functional engineering role
- Proven hands-on configuration experience in SAP ECC 6.0 and/or SAP S/4HANA Finance and Costing
- Solid understanding of financial regulations, general accounting principles (US-GAAP and/or IFRS), and corporate tax procedures
- Proven ability to translate financial and management accounting requirements into scalable SAP FICO configurations, while seamlessly converting complex system outputs into clear business-focused insights for stakeholders
- Comfortable navigating ABAP code to troubleshoot system errors, assess modifications, and leverage standard user exits or substitution rules
- Official SAP FICO or S/4HANA Finance Certification
- Experience supporting large-scale ERP migrations, carve-outs, or mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
- Prior exposure to advanced analytics tools, Business Intelligence (BI), or Data Warehousing technologies
- Experience implementing or managing niche sub-modules such as Material Ledger, Treasury, or Central Finance (CFIN), SAC
- Outstanding problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
- Confident verbal and written communication skills, with a track record of translating complex technical concepts into accessible language for non-technical leadership
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, configuration, testing, and implementation of core SAP FI/CO modules, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), Cost Center Accounting (CCA), Profit Center Accounting (PCA), Product Costing using actual costing enabled using Material Ledger in S4 HANA application
- Lead functional design for FP&A related reporting using SAC and other analytical tools like PowerBI
- Product Costing expertise: Standard costing, Actual costing and inventory valuation using Material Ledger, Variance analysis, experience in discreet manufacturing, annual planning, settlement, allocation, cost component structure, long term planning (LTP) or integrated business planning (IBP)
- Oversee and optimize critical integration points between FI/CO and operational modules, specifically Production Planning (PP), Materials Management (MM), and Sales and Distribution (SD)
- Act as the primary point of contact for the Finance team to gather, analyze, and document complex business requirements; translate business needs into detailed technical specifications and functional designs
- Provide functional guidance and troubleshooting for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes to ensure accurate internal and external financial reporting
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Wellness programs
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Employee stock purchase program
- 11 paid holidays
- 18 PTO days accrued annually
- Volunteer time off
- 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave)
Pay
The expected pre-tax pay for this position is $107,500.00 - $173,075.00. Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.