About the Position
We are seeking an experienced SAP Business Analyst Lead to spearhead the financial close and reporting workstream, with a focus on Treasury, Finance and Controlling (FICO), Profitability and Performance Management (PaPM), and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
Key Responsibilities:
1. Solution Design and Implementation:
* Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of SAP modules and functionalities within the FCR workstream, including SAP FICO, Treasury (TRM), SAP MBC, PaPM, and FP&A solutions.
* Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for financial processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
* Develop and maintain functional specifications, process flows, and system configurations to support FCR processes.
2. Process Optimization:
* Drive process improvements in financial close, general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, asset accounting, cost center accounting, and profitability analysis.
* Optimize treasury and banking processes, including cash management, liquidity forecasting, payment processing, and bank communication (e.g., SWIFT, SEPA).
* Enhance FP&A capabilities through SAP SAC solutions, enabling robust budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.
* Leverage SAP PaPM to support Transfer Pricing, profitability analysis, cost allocation, and performance management initiatives.
3. Leadership and Collaboration:
* Lead a team of business analysts and coordinate with cross-functional teams (e.g., SAP technical consultants, integration specialists, and business users) to deliver FCR solutions.
* Act as the primary point of contact for FCR-related inquiries, providing guidance to stakeholders and resolving complex issues.
* Facilitate workshops, Cross Functional Collaboration, training sessions, and change management activities to ensure user adoption and process alignment.
4. System Integration and Data Management:
* Ensure seamless integration of SAP FCR modules with other SAP and non-SAP systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, or third-party banking platforms).
* Oversee data migration, master data management, and data quality initiatives for financial and treasury processes.
5. Compliance and Reporting:
* Ensure compliance with financial regulations (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and internal controls (e.g., SOX) within SAP configurations.
* Support the development of financial reports, dashboards, and analytics to meet stakeholder needs in FP&A and PaPM.
6. Project Management:
* Manage FCR workstream deliverables, timelines, and budgets within SAP implementation or enhancement projects.
* Collaborate with project managers to align FCR activities with overall program objectives.