Description
ASAP Talent Services has been engaged by a Consumer Goods client with HQ near Madison, WI (Eastern Wisconsin) to help recruit & hire 2 SAP FTE (Full-time Employees, Base Salary, Bonus, Full Benefits etc).
Job Titles: Sr. SAP FI/CO Functional Analyst
Sr. SAP BI Analyst (SAC, S/4 HANA)
Summary of Role
As part of the IT Business Engagement group, the Business Systems Analyst acts as a liaison with the business customer and is accountable for the requirements analysis and detailed functional solution design of one (or more) end-to-end business processes that align with overall IT strategies as well as meet the needs of the business. The Business Systems Analyst (FICO) brings expert experience in finance and cost-controlling business processes and can articulate or translate requirements as it relates to process improvement suggestions, application enhancements, system configuration and problem resolutions. This role will work closely with accounting leadership and subject matter experts to deliver functional solutions that support the strategic objectives, and vision of the business.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Research, recommend and develop functional solution design; define business processes,
improvements, and business objectives with focus on SAP capabilities and integration points
with other functional areas
Present solution options of business requirements to business process owners for selection
Responsible for the requirements gathering and solution design – partnering with the
development team to deliver a configured and unit-tested solution of sufficient quality and
efficient functionality
Analyzes and documents requirements and designs solutions for the business process
scenarios
Facilitates the realization of the technology solution to fulfill business requirements, including
design frameworks, documentation, and proof of concept needs while adhering to
documentation, configuration, security, development, and testing standards and guidelines.
This includes:
o Completing functional specifications
o Establishing the design of the configuration related to the SAP organization structure,
business process, and master data
o Authoring business process design documents, functional specifications, end-user
system procedures, end-to-end business process flows, and user stories
o Completing configuration tasks to support the development team if needed
Assist leadership in prioritizing work requests, bug fixes, and other initiatives as necessary.
Consider user impact, capabilities, limitation, and adoption; collaborates with business process
owners and subject matter experts
Assist in investigating business application problems, document available workarounds,
identify their root cause and implement solutions to resolve them
Highlights / identifies gaps in existing functionality and frames this problem in SAP terms
Helps to identify functional interdependencies
Develops business cases for new functionality
Keeps abreast of SAP trends and innovations for their respective process areas or functional
areas
Supports the super users for respective process area
Provides leadership through effective communication, team building and mentoring
Completes work in a timely and accurate manner while providing exceptional customer service
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or Management Information
Systems preferred; OR 5+ years equivalent experience and/or business area experience
5+ years’ experience with SAP in a technical or functional capacity is strongly preferred
Minimum 5 years of SAP systems-specific configuration and implementation experience
strongly preferred
Demonstrated expert-level knowledge of SAP and with expertise in Finance and Controlling
business processes
Demonstrated expert-level SAP application knowledge across the FI/CO modules and
associated end-to-end processes
Demonstrated knowledge of SAP integration points for transactional and master data across
the FI/CO modules and associated end-to-end processes
Demonstrated business experience in one or more of the following industries is a plus
o Consumer Packaged Goods
o Food & Beverage
o Process Industry
Ability to work independently and in a team is vital
Proven ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines and present a
professional demeanor is essential
Ability to act independently and under very general direction to define, implement, and
document systems changes in support of business process solutions
Proven ability to respond to different organizational situations while maintaining a positive
and a friendly attitude is necessary
Ability to resolve conflicting or contentious perspectives (vertically and horizontally within the
organization)
Ability to work weekends and after business hours as needed (minimal)
