Business Analyst (SAP FI/CO)

Responsibilities:

Business Specialist – responsible for financial analysis of SAP cost data; extracting, cleaning and preparing cost data from SAP for analysis by others; completing related duties for the monthly close; and supporting financial budget/LRP planning. Strong skills in using SAP, Access, and Excel are required.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to extract information from various sources and systems, integrate/summarize into reports using Excel and/or Access, validate, and analyze results.

• Demonstrated strong ability to manipulate data, data mine and translate complex financial data into decision inputs for business recommendations.

• Strong ability to design integrative reports using advance Excel functions and/or other data query driven tools.

• Demonstrated ability to develop, build and maintain dynamic financial models for financial budgeting and reporting.

• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.

• Technical financial and managerial accounting skills.

• Demonstrated proficiency in financial systems and PC applications (MS Office Suite, e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Strong business acumen, critical thinking and presentation skills in Finance/Process Management.

• Strong understanding of general accounting practices.

• Solid written and verbal communication skills with all levels of management.

• Ability to apply managerial accounting concepts and present and explain information to associates with financial and non-financial backgrounds.

• Must foster an inclusive work environment and respect all aspects of diversity.

• Must demonstrate and value differences in others' strengths, perspectives, approaches, and personal choices.

• Experience in shared service organizations.

• Demonstrated understanding of SAP FI/CO. CPA, CMA, MBA or other advanced degree.

Experience Levels:

• Advanced: Full knowledge of related concepts. Typically has at least 4 years of experience performing this specific job function and requires minimal managerial oversight/direction.