SAP Business Analyst (S/4Hana Implementation)

Description:

• Client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Functional Business Analyst to join our enterprise-wide SAP S/4HANA transformation initiative.
• This role requires a strong foundation in finance operations (e.g., Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable), SAP FICO, and related business processes.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a functional SME for finance business processes, particularly in AP/AR, GL, Asset Accounting, and Cost/Profit Center Accounting.
• Lead workshops, interviews, and process walkthroughs with Finance, Accounting, and other key stakeholders.
• Analyze and document current-state business processes and identify opportunities for optimization and standardization in the SAP S/4HANA ecosystem.
• Translate business requirements into clear, actionable functional specifications and user stories aligned with SAP FICO and SAC.
• Drive the transition from BPC ECC to SAP S/4HANA, ensuring business continuity and improvement in finance and reporting functions.
• Support the design and integration of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for enhanced data visualization, financial planning, and analytics.
• Facilitate functional testing (integration and UAT), validate end-to-end processes, and ensure business needs are met.
• Provide post-go-live support, including training and knowledge transfer to end-users.
• Ensure that SAP S/4HANA solutions are aligned with the company’s finance strategy and long-term operational goals.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of Business Analysis experience with a focus on finance business functions.
• Strong domain expertise in core finance operations (e.g., Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Controlling, Fixed Assets, etc.).
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with SAP Finance modules (FICO) and exposure to SAP S/4HANA implementations or migrations.
• Familiarity with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) is a plus.
• Proven experience documenting business requirements, writing BRDs, creating process flows, and managing functional testing efforts.
• Skilled in conducting stakeholder interviews and facilitating alignment between business and IT.
• Experience in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain complex finance processes to both technical and non-technical audiences.