Functional Business Analyst -(SAP S/4Hana Implementation)

Summary: The role of Functional Business Analyst focuses on supporting an enterprise-wide SAP S/4HANA transformation initiative, requiring expertise in finance operations and SAP FICO. The successful candidate will bridge the gap between business users and IT, ensuring alignment with financial goals and operational efficiency. Key responsibilities include leading workshops, analyzing business processes, and facilitating functional testing. The position is remote and emphasizes collaboration with technical teams and stakeholders.

Key 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.
• Collaborate closely with technical teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure optimal system performance and usability.
• Ensure that SAP S/4HANA solutions are aligned with the company’s finance strategy and long-term operational goals.
• Contribute to project management activities including scope, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.

Key Skills:

• 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.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT