Senior Business Systems Analyst Specialist – Manufacturing Finance & ControllingOur client is seeking a highly skilledSenior Business Systems Analyst Specialistto support coreManufacturing Finance & Controlling (FICO)processes. In this role, you will analyze, design, test and implement business processes and technology solutions that deliver measurable value to the organization. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional business partners and IT teams to optimize existing workflows and define enhancements aligned with strategic objectives.This position requires deep expertise inmanufacturing financeand hands-on experience withSAP ECC 6.0andSAP S/4HANA.Key ResponsibilitiesSolution DeliveryCollaborate with business stakeholders to analyze current processes and gather requirements for enhancements.Develop functional process designs and define reporting needs for management and operational oversight.Assess downstream and cross-functional impacts of proposed process changes.Translate business requirements into comprehensive test plans; perform unit testing and support integration and user acceptance testing (UAT).Ensure solutions align with business objectives and integrate effectively with enterprise systems.Operational SupportMaintain critical business processes by ensuring applications operate reliably and efficiently.Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in accordance with IT standards and protocols.Create and maintain documentation, including process flows, functional specifications, and high-level solution overviews.Deliver user training and share best practices across business and IT teams.Lead routine system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives within established project methodologies.Cultivate strong relationships with business stakeholders to maintain alignment of IT capabilities with evolving business needs.Business Partnering & Strategic AlignmentAct as the primary liaison between business teams and IT.Support intake, prioritization, and roadmap development for technology initiatives.Partner with Solution Architects and IT Leadership to ensure initiatives align with enterprise IT strategy.Participate in governance processes to ensure requirements are well-defined, approved, and executed successfully.Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to help drive digital transformation.Required Experience & SkillsEducation & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, Business Systems, or a related field.8+ years of professional experience in business systems analysis, finance technology, or manufacturing finance.SAP Finance & Controlling (Manufacturing) ExpertiseCost Center Accounting: planning, actuals, allocations, and period-end close.Product Costing: costing for manufactured/purchased products, BOMs, routings, and closing processes.Production Accounting: production orders, consumption postings, overhead absorption, variance analysis, and settlements.Inventory Accounting: financial impacts of inventory movements, integration to P&L and balance sheet, and closing processes.Profit Centers: structure design, hierarchy management, and reporting.Profitability Analysis (CO-PA): end-to-end flows, derivation logic, profitability segment management, and reporting.Tools & TechniquesProficiency with Visio, Excel, Access, and data analysis tools.Strong understanding of requirements-gathering techniques (use cases, prototyping, interviews, questionnaires).Ability to perform basic cost-benefit analysis for proposed process or system enhancements.For a confidential conversation about the role please apply for the role or contact Owen Clancy at By applying to this job post you agree that Sterling Engineering may process your personal data for recruitment purpose.