Business Analyst, SAP FICO

Allied Mineral Products Holding

Job Location:

Columbus, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Business Analyst (SAP FICO)

Onsite Position - Columbus OH

Allied does not provide sponsorship

Allied Mineral Productsis a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide. We areseeking aBusiness Analyst SAP FICOto support our Finance and AccountingDepartmentin ourColumbus Ohio locationto support the global business. This is an on-site position.

The SAP FICO Business Analyst serves as a key liaison between Finance/Controlling departments and IT. This role is responsible for the functional design configuration testing and support of SAPs Finance (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules. The analyst will collaborate with global finance teams accounting cost management and IT stakeholders to streamline financial processes and ensure compliance using SAP S/4HANA.
This position requires a strong understanding of financial operations including general ledger accounts payable/receivable asset accounting cost center accounting and internal orders. The analyst will lead initiatives to enhance system capabilities resolve complex issues and deliver scalable solutions aligned with business objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Business Process Analysis & Requirements Gathering:

Partner with finance and controlling stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into SAP solutions.
Conduct workshops and interviews to gather detailed functional requirements for FI and CO processes.
Document business process flows use cases and functional specifications.

SAP Configuration & Solution Design:

Configure SAP FI components including GL AP AR asset accounting and bank accounting.
Configure SAP CO components such as cost centers internal orders profit centers and product costing.
Design and implement enhancements using SAP best practices and custom development where necessary.

Testing & Quality Assurance:

Develop and execute unit integration and user acceptance test plans.
Validate system changes against business requirements and ensure defect resolution.
Support regression testing during upgrades and patch deployments.

Production Support & Troubleshooting:

Provide Level 2/3 support for SAP FICO issues including root cause analysis and resolution.
Monitor system performance and proactively identify areas for improvement.
Collaborate with SAP Basis and ABAP teams for technical issue resolution.

Project Management & Change Control:

Lead or participate in small to medium-sized SAP projects including rollout upgrades and process improvements.
Manage timelines deliverables and stakeholder communications.
Ensure compliance with change control procedures and documentation standards.

Documentation & Training:

Create and maintain functional documentation including configuration guides process maps and training materials.
Deliver training sessions and workshops for end-users and super users.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation:

Stay current with SAP S/4HANA innovations Fiori apps and industry trends.
Recommend process improvements and system enhancements to drive efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications:

Requires a minimum Associate or Bachelors degree in the field of business administration computer science finance information systems or similar field or equivalent work experience is desired.
A minimum of 5 years FICO experience is preferred.
Experience with supporting and enhancing SAP S/4HANA preferred.
Experience with SAP FICO strongly preferred.
IT domain experience preferably in three or more of the following areas: SAP configuration testing preparation of functional specs working with developers on enhancements and new functionality. A/P A/R banking costing credit fixed assets general ledger internal orders OpenText sales tax project systems.
Must have above average ability to communicate both in writing and orally.
Must be self-motivated to work independently.
Must be able to drive collaboration among different personalities and departments.
Experience in converting business requirements and functional requirements to use cases and user stories with acceptance criteria.
Demonstrated ability to engage both developers and business partners to achieve target outcomes
Must be willing to work flexible hours when required.
Must be dependable and punctual.
Willingness to work onsite required.
Willingness to travel domestically or internationally on occasion.
Must be eligible to work in the US indefinitely without sponsorship and able to work full-time onsite.

Total Compensation:

Competitive Base Pay
Retirement Plans:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Allied contributes 25% of your annual earnings into the plan each year
- 401K program
Annual Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off forVacation Sick Days Holidays
Medical Prescription Drug Dental and Vision programs
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term disability

Allied Mineral Products Holding Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Required Experience:

Business Analyst (SAP FICO)Onsite Position - Columbus OHAllied does not provide sponsorshipAllied Mineral Productsis a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide. We areseeking aBusiness Analyst SAP FICOto support our Finance and AccountingDepartmentin ourColumbus Ohio locationto supp...