Business Analyst, SAP FICO

Business Analyst (SAP FICO)

Allied Mineral Products is a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide. We are seeking a Business Analyst, SAP FICO to support our Finance and Accounting Department in our Columbus, Ohio location to 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 SAP's 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 Bachelor's 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.

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 for Vacation, 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.