Lead Analyst- IT Global Finance- SAP FICO/Material Ledger

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTitle: Lead Analyst- IT Global Finance- SAP FICO/Material Manager Location: Niskayuna, New York (Albany)- Hybrid model. They prefer that the candidate reside in the area but will consider a fully remote candidate who checks all the technical boxes within Material Ledger and SAP. Full relocation package for candidates that can grow into the position and check most of the boxes. JOB SUMMARYThis position is responsible for serving as high level SAP FICO expert to lead and perform configuration, architecture and development of SAP and related systems with specific focus on the Finance / Costing (FICO) functionality. The role includes working closely with our global business finance team to evolve the overall finance management strategy for the company. In addition, the role will include serving as subject matter expert to junior team members, team members in other SAP/IT functions as well as global business partners in the finance teams.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESThis position is responsible for serving as high level SAP FICO expert to lead and perform configuration, architecture and development of SAP and related systems with specific focus on the Finance / Costing (FICO) functionality. The role includes working closely with our global business finance team to evolve the overall finance management strategy for the company. In addition, the role will include serving as subject matter expert to junior team members, team members in other SAP/IT functions as well as global business partners in the finance teams.Key Tasks and Deliverables:Perform requirements gathering, analysis, design and lead the eventual build of projects and enhancements, including technical specifications for all FICO configuration, custom coding / ABAP and interfaces to/from the FICO modules.Serve as a project manager on one or more small to large projects executing SAP FICO requirements but have the ability to manage projects that also include other SAP / non SAP functional areas.Assist, participate, identify and/or perform configuration activities within the SAP ERP FI/CO module including Material Ledger, Product costing (PCC), General Ledger, Cost Center Accounting (CCA), Profit Center Accounting (PCA), Profitability Analysis, Asset Accounting, and Project Systems/Investment management.Serve as mentor and internal consultant on aspects related to SAP FICO to both junior team members as well as partnering with key business finance team members to continue to evolve operations related to IT Finance.Respond to production application and systems problems and drive or support the analysis and remediation efforts. This includes being on call and support off-hours and holidays.Collaborate directly with global team on support, projects, and develop recommendations to best address issues.Address queries and issues from usersEDUCATIONBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Math, Engineering or related field or equivalent is required.EXPERIENCERequired6+ years of direct technical experience with SAP FICO modules including configuration, customization and operation of related transactions.Strong technical and hands-on experience implementing and supporting SAP Material Ledger and Actual CostingExperience managing, implementing, and integrating non-SAP finance applications into and with SAP Experience in fixed asset accounting, profitability analysis (CO-PA), and profit center accounting.PreferredWorking knowledge of other SAP ECC 6.0 Modules (MM, PP, SD/LE, QM, PMExperience with international or global SAP deploymentsSAP Hana (S4 Finance) implementation experienceLICENSES or CERTIFICATIONSRequiredNonePreferredSKILLSMaterial Ledger FICO/SAPFinance or Accounting BackgroundIDEAL CANDIDATE
The following are required for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Math, Engineering or related field or equivalent is required.
• 6+ years of direct technical experience with SAP FICO modules including configuration, customization and operation of related transactions.
• Strong technical and hands-on experience implementing and supporting SAP Material Ledger and Actual Costing
• Good experience in fixed asset accounting, profitability analysis (CO-PA), and profit center accounting.
• General experience in implementing and supporting the integration between SAP modules FI-SD, FI-MM, and FI-PP and intercompany accounting
• Experience managing, implementing, and integrating non-SAP finance applications into and with SAP
• Strong English Communication Skills (verbal and written)
• Strong awareness of full-lifecycle (SDLC) development and formal change management methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, effectively interacting with others.
• Experience in off/onshore models as well as working with virtual teams and global IT and business team members.
• Conceptual and analytical thinker – ability to extract, analyze, and document complex business and technical requirements/strategies from customers and IT team members.

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