SAP FICO Analyst

Job description

Responsibilities:

- Work with business teams to understand and finalize requirements of future initiatives

- Partner with business on finding new innovative ways of working (including process and system changes)

- Investigate system solution options to satisfy business requirements and present those back to the business.

- Write functional and technical specifications

- Perform SAP configuration of the FI and CO modules

- Partner with external SAP skilled resources to develop enhancements

- Perform system/integration testing

- Document configuration, interfaces, etc.

-  Perform root cause analysis on incidents reported by business clients and proactively keep the business informed on the status of issues

-  Resolve incidents in conjunction with external SAP and Chanel IT resources

-  Perform analysis of the system to find areas that can be improved

-  Write functional specs, design, build, test enhancements to existing functionality

-  Assist with archiving FICO objects

-  Document existing configuration, interfaces, etc.

-  Support Accrual Process being built into SAP for Demo Commissions

-  General knowledge of SAP SD and MM areas

-  Configuration and support of Kronos Time & Attendance Application (not required skill for position)       

Minimum Skills and Knowledge: 

· BS or BA in a relevant field

· Background in accounting and finance required

· Computer science courses

· SAP FICO training/certification

Minimum Education: 

Minimum of 3 years of experience SAP FICO configuration and functional support – Manufacturing company

Finance and accounting experience – Manufacturing company

Consulting experience a plus

Special or Preferred Requirements of the Position:

· Knowledge of accounting and finance business processes

· Knowledge of manufacturing and retail processes

· Excellent written and verbal communications skills

· ERP knowledge - SAP FICO Configuration

· FI – General ledger, asset management, accounts payable/receivable

· CO – Cost & profit centers, internal orders, product costing, profitability accounting

· General knowledge of SAP SD and MM modules (especially as they impact/relate to FICO)

· Knowledge and use of IT industry best practices

· Excellent project management skills