SAP FICO Analyst

SAP FICO Analyst Non-Union Position – Application Support Group 2; Portland, Oregon (US-OR) Hybrid schedule available for Oregon & Washington residents. Regular full time. Posting # 5141. Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SAP Senior FICO Analyst to join our Enterprise Applications team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the organization's accounting, consolidations, and treasury functions. This role requires a deep understanding of SAP FICO modules and the ability to collaborate with various departments to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of financial systems. Additionally, this role will support some of the latest SAP offerings, including a multi-company, centralized deployment of S/4 Hana, SAP Analytics Cloud and Group Reporting. Day to Day Responsibilities Provide expert level support for SAP FICO modules, including configuration, troubleshooting and enhancements. Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to understand their requirements and translate them into effective SAP solutions. Act as a strategic partner with key business resources to help shape the use, continued maturity and further investments made in the solutions deployed ensuring maximum functional value and business capabilities. Perform system analysis, design and testing to ensure the integrity and reliability of financial data. Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures. Work closely with IT and business teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and system optimizations. Participate in project planning, execution and post-implementation support for SAP related initiatives. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls related to financial systems. Additional Responsibilities – Level 4 (Application Engineering 4) Serve as a functional lead and subject matter expert across SAP Finance solutions. Act as a strategic partner to senior finance leaders, influencing system use, roadmap and investment decisions. Lead complex system implementations, enhancements and cross-functional initiatives. Provide solution architecture guidance across integrated SAP modules and third-party tools. Own end-to-end delivery for major initiatives, including scope, design, execution and stakeholder alignment. Mentor junior analysts and provide technical and functional oversight. Drive continuous improvement in system design, governance and financial process standardization. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience working with SAP FICO modules. Proven knowledge of accounting principles, financial consolidations, cash and treasury management. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team. Senior level experience in supporting, configuring, extending and operating SAP FICO either on S/4 Hana or ECC. Proficiency in the following applications is highly recommended: SAP Analytics Cloud (Planning), SAP Group Reporting, OpenText Vendor Invoice Management (VIM), SAP Treasury, PowerPlan Asset Accounting, SAP RE/FX, SAP Project Systems (PS). Superb communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Participation in at least one end-to-end SAP Finance/FICO implementation. Acting as a workstream lead or in a lead capacity is preferred. SAP certification in FICO is a plus. (Level 4) 8 or more years of progressively complex SAP FICO experience. Demonstrated experience as a functional lead, workstream lead, or solution owner. Deep expertise across financial systems including consolidations, treasury, and enterprise reporting architectures. Proven ability to lead large-scale implementations or transformations (S/4HANA strongly preferred). Experience influencing system strategy, roadmap planning and investment decisions. Cross-functional leadership and ability to partner with senior stakeholders. Experience mentoring or leading other analysts. Ability to design scalable, enterprise-level SAP solutions across multiple entities. Benefits Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution. Free access to an online wellness resources platform. Up to 23 vacation days. 80 hours of sick time. 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays. Flexible work arrangements. 3 weeks paid parental leave. Employee Resource Groups: Green Team, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council, Safety Team, Women's Network, and many others. 1500 sq ft exercise facility and secure bike room. Meaningful annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary. Competitive 401(k) company contribution and match. 15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program. Up to $5,250 a year in tuition reimbursement. Wellness incentive program. 20% off natural gas service. Up to 30% discount at NW Natural Appliance Center. TriMet Pass for all HQ employees. Generous discounts with Verizon and AT&T Wireless. Compensation Base salary range: $98,450.00–$140,300.00 (Level 3) or $123,500.00–$175,950.00 (Level 4) per year, depending on qualifications. Annual Target Incentive: Level 3, 9.5% target; Level 4, 12.0% target. Targets are calculated using eligible earnings during plan year participation. Payout, if earned, is based on company and individual performance for each plan year and may range from 0%–200% of target. Targets are subject to change in subsequent plan years. Must be employed by September 30 in order to receive any prorated payout. EEO Statement NW Natural is a proud equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace our candidates' diversity and take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, marital status, genetic information, and all other legally protected characteristics. We forbid discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on any protected status or characteristic. A criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment with NW Natural. Instead, we make individualized assessments regarding qualifications and backgrounds. NW Natural is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. 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