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SAP FICO Business Analyst Loc: Minneapolis, MN


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Job Type: Direct

We are looking for an SAP Business Analyst (FICO) to work collaboratively with business partners to understand and document requirements for system-related changes and enhancements. In this role you will configure and customize SAP and other applications based on the needs of the business, translate business requirements to developers and collaborate on the best solutions. This individual will manage project tasks and serve as a resource to the finance team and their technology-related needs, questions and problems.



Responsibilities:

Provide functional support related to SAP and other applications
Work with Business partners to understand new business strategies, provide recommendations for automated solutions
Accountable for end to end resolution of incidents; track and monitor incidents throughout the lifecycle
Accountable for project planning of small to medium projects including resource planning and schedule development
Configures and customizes SAP; resolves complex business requirements through SAP or other technology solutions
Facilitate and manage interactions and escalations with appropriate business partners
Answers and researches questions related to business applications
Documents business requirements and creates development specifications
Collaboratively works with developers on solutions
Collaboratively works with business partners and the business systems team to implement new solutions
Takes a lead role in working with peers to develop processes, procedures and documentation
Identifies education, training and process improvement that can benefit business users and peers
Collaborates as needed with other SAP support team members on design questions and analysis
Partners with other analysts and business partners to test solutions, including writing and updating documentation
Manages relationships with consulting vendors
Proactively keeps abreast of industry best practices
Uses best in class business analysis processes and procedures, attends SAP-related conferences, meetings, training

Desired Skills and Experience

Required Experience:

Prior experience in a finance-related role in a retail environment
Minimum of 5 years of experience as an SAP business analyst
Experience with SAP FICO including accounts payable, purchase to pay process, accounts receivable, order to cash process, and general ledger
Experience with best practices in finance and automating finance processes and procedures
Experience with Vertex tax solution, fixed assets and credit card processing
Understands how SAP’s FICO module connects to other modules of SAP like SD, MM, WM, and BW
Experience with service design concepts and process desired
Relationship-builder and collaborator—ability to drive consensus
Self-starter, strong problem solving
Understands the impact of system changes on the customer experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including presentation creation/delivery and meeting facilitation
Experience managing small to medium projects through to completion
Experience with SAP SD is a plus
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