Project Business Analyst, Finance Business Operations (S/4HANA)
Role summary
This position is responsible for providing technical-functional leadership to the Finance Business Operations team in the development of end-to-end functional solutions. Assist the team in delivering the finance requirements for multiple strategic and functional projects. Collaborate with various cross functional teams such as finance, IT, operations and marketing to ensure overall projects are implemented successfully and within the timelines. Lastly provide support and documentation to the finance group, internal audit and/or external accountants and follow up on post-implementation issues.
Role expectations
- Collaborate with cross functional teams, such as finance, IT, R&D, legal, operations and marketing to research and develop effective process solutions with a focus on scaling the business to higher volumes and minimizing manual workarounds.
- Critically identify and help address issues concerning system limitations, gaps in process or inefficient procedures.
- Facilitate communication with developers to ensure that the business requirements are translated to design specifications and appropriate testing efforts.
- Analyze data inconsistence from testing to determine data integrity, system issues or reporting issues.
- Document the results of validation testing thoroughly so that Internal Audit may rely upon the findings. Troubleshoot any issues by engaging IT or other subject matter experts.
- Ensure new or changed finance processes are documented, tested and are appropriately transitioned to existing finance personnel.
What we're looking for
Typically:
- BA/BS in Accounting or equivalent.
- 4+ years of accounting experience required.
- 2+ years’ experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance modules.
- Proficiency in English.
- Experience in business analysis, implementation of changes and project management.
- Experience with accounting processes, especially Billing, AR, Collection, Revenue and General Ledger.
- Understanding of US GAAP, IFRS and SOX standards and controls.
- Solid understanding of GAAP and SOX requirements, with emphasis on revenue recognition.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.