Overview: We are seeking an experienced SAP Business Analyst Lead to spearhead the Record to Report (R2R) workstream, with a focus on Treasury and Banking, Finance and Controlling (FICO), Profitability and Performance Management (PaPM), and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). The SAP Business Analyst Lead will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimizing SAP solutions to support end-to-end financial processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Solution Design and Implementation:
Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of SAP modules and functionalities within the R2R workstream, including SAP FICO, Treasury (TRM), SAP MBC, PaPM, and FP&A solutions.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for financial processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Develop and maintain functional specifications, process flows, and system configurations to support R2R processes.
Process Optimization:
Drive process improvements in financial close, general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, asset accounting, cost center accounting, and profitability analysis.
Optimize treasury and banking processes, including cash management, liquidity forecasting, payment processing, and bank communication (e.g., SWIFT, SEPA).
Enhance FP&A capabilities through SAP SAC solutions, enabling robust budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.
Leverage SAP PaPM to support Transfer Pricing, profitability analysis, cost allocation, and performance management initiatives.
Leadership and Collaboration:
Lead a team of business analysts and coordinate with cross-functional teams (e.g., SAP technical consultants, integration specialists, and business users) to deliver R2R solutions.
Act as the primary point of contact for R2R-related inquiries, providing guidance to stakeholders and resolving complex issues.
Facilitate workshops, Cross Functional Collaboration, training sessions, and change management activities to ensure user adoption and process alignment.
System Integration and Data Management:
Ensure seamless integration of SAP R2R modules with other SAP and non-SAP systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, or third-party banking platforms).
Oversee data migration, master data management, and data quality initiatives for financial and treasury processes.
Compliance and Reporting:
Ensure compliance with financial regulations (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and internal controls (e.g., SOX) within SAP configurations.
Support the development of financial reports, dashboards, and analytics to meet stakeholder needs in FP&A and PaPM.
Project Management:
Manage R2R workstream deliverables, timelines, and budgets within SAP implementation or enhancement projects.
Collaborate with project managers to align R2R activities with overall program objectives.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field. MBA or relevant certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate, CPA, CMA) are a plus.
Experience:
7+ years of experience as an SAP Business Analyst, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior role focused on R2R processes.
Proven expertise in SAP FICO, Treasury, PaPM, and FP&A modules, preferably within SAP S/4HANA environments.
Hands-on experience with treasury processes (e.g., cash management, bank reconciliation, liquidity forecasting) and banking interfaces.
Strong knowledge of financial close, general ledger, cost accounting, and profitability analysis.
Technical Skills:
In-depth understanding of SAP modules (FICO, TRM, PaPM, SAC for FP&A) and their integration with other SAP components.
Familiarity with SAP configuration, master data setup, and reporting tools (e.g., SAP Fiori, SAP Analytics Cloud).
Knowledge of financial regulatory requirements and compliance standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP, SOX).
Soft Skills:
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on process optimization.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred:
Experience with SAP S/4HANA implementations or upgrades.
Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project methodologies.
Knowledge of advanced analytics or AI-driven financial tools is a plus.
Reference
CR/127855_1752064738
Date
9 Jul 2025