SAP Business Analyst

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Reporting Line: VP, Project and Productivity manager

Act as technical analyst associated with the accounting system SAP. Ensure support of local finance systems for users; which includes parameter setting, training, defect and change requests, monitor interfaces. Provides support for SAP system and business functions.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Creation of new local users in SAP, modification and removal of users
• Maintenance of the authorization matrix as updates are made
• Act as liaison through JIRA to File defects or change request in SAP, support for business functions when filing BN's
• Coordinate and perform regression testing with local users and add documentation to JIRA and status updates
• Monitor upload / interface files in SAP (helping end users when needed)
• Password reset for local users
• Run monthly close processes such as revaluation and monitoring other automated processes
• Activate or create existing GL Accounts, Intercompany Accounts, Update FSVs (Account Hierarchy Changes), Cost Centers
• Coordinate the daily AP check runs and work with the AP team to troubleshoot any AP module issues
• Lock / Unlock monthly close period, Perform roll forward into New Year
• Build / Maintain BW reports, including testing phases or maintenance of systems
• Communication / Change Management: supports finance functions for needs & issues related to the application, ensures Change Management adoption
• Work as an integral part of the Org and Change team to provide support to projects within the department.
• Training:
• Provides trainings for Business newcomers on existing applications and for new applications
• Provide training to end users as well as produce user manuals to aid in training

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in business-Accounting preferred
• 4-7 years' experience in business-related experience
• 2-4 years of experience supporting or delivering solutions within SAP S/4 HANA
• Prior experience and/or strong aptitude with learning technical systems and analysis of data
• Knowledge of business, products, processes and applications associated with his/her domain
• Ability to work on-site is preferred
• Project Management and Change Management experience a plus
• Well-developed analytical skills
• Training experience and success in working with various departments and levels within an organization
• Ability to design, test, interface and reconcile large amounts of data/calculations between highly technical systems
• Ability to learn multiple systems and good understanding of processes
• High level of initiative & ability to be autonomous
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines

• Looking for candidates that possess a basic awareness of  Artificial Intelligence  technologies and are enthusiastic about learning and integrating AI into everyday business processes.

• (Generative) Artificial Intelligence or GenAI or AI
• Data Analysis
• (Microsoft) Copilot
• ChatGPT

Total compensation range:

$105,000 - $120,000

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual's relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary ranges are only one component of our total compensation package.

Benefits:

We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you'll be supported with resources, benefits, and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you.

Featured employee benefits to enrich your life:

· Competitive compensation

· Annual bonus eligibility and/or commission structure opportunities

· 401(k) discretionary match of up to 6%

· Flexible work schedules

· Health and wellness benefits

· Paid time off for vacation, illness, Birthday Day Off and Volunteer Day Off

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits

Learn more about our benefits here: 

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102443 | Operations | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Trade | Full-Time | Permanent

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