Business System Analysis Manager

NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA

34d

About The Position

NBCU has deployed SAP to run financial, logistics, and HR processes. SAP BPC is deployed to run the planning processes at an enterprise and division level. NBCU currently has 16 BPC solutions to support financial planning processes. NBCU is also on a Finance transformation journey that will result in most of the planning solutions moving to SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). The Business System Analysis Manager will lead the support & delivery of planning solutions within the FP&A Studios portfolio, which includes ongoing business as usual support as well as solution improvements. Additionally, the role will be responsible for supporting other SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) reporting solutions within the Studios organization. This role is considered a critical role in Enterprise Applications, and the job also requires working flexible hours to support accounting/planning users globally.

Requirements

Bachelors or advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business from an accredited institution or equivalent
8+ years of SAP BPC hands-on experience, leading up to Lead Architect level work in an IT capacity, implementing planning solutions of high complexity and large scale
This role requires prior hands-on experience in implementing BPC as a technical/functional analyst with EPM skills to develop templates, configuration of new environments/models, dimensions, script logics, and computations using BPC skills
Knowledge and experience of building models within SAP Analytics Cloud
Demonstrate strong communication (written & verbal) and stakeholder management abilities
Ability to gather & present business requirements into functional and technical specifications
Ability to guide technical development using specifications documentation
Ability to work and collaborate within a cross-functional matrix
Possess interpersonal skills to engage with all levels of business and IT
Self-starter to work on multiple projects simultaneously, with a keen desire to learn and expand the depth of knowledge
Adherence to IT/SAP project methodologies and change control processes
Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
Familiarity with data modeling and ETL processes
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Willingness to work off business hours and weekends as needed in a demanding environment

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with SAP ERP for FICO, BW in a functional capacity (SAP BW4/HANA or SAP S4/HANA)
Familiarity with SAP Business Data Cloud (Datasphere, Databricks)
Project time and cost estimation ability
Project management familiarity/experience (MS Project, project time, and estimation)
Experience with BI reporting tools: SAP BusinessObjects, SAP Analysis for Office (AOE), SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
Experience in Media Entertainment Accounting and/or core accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS)
Clear written & verbal communication
Passion and desire to make a difference, matched by ingenuity, dedication, and pragmatism

Responsibilities

Applies unique or broad expertise to unearth and solve broad challenges. Decisions can have a substantial impact on the area of contribution
Breaks down complex problems; enhances and develops new methods, systems, and/or tools
Implement solutions to solve business problems in the area of financial planning, headcount planning, and operational planning (driver-based & allocations) using SAP BPC and SAP Analytics Cloud
Configure processes in SAP BPC using EPM skills and computations
Understanding of BADI processes and providing functional requirements to the developer as needed
Review & participate in solution build and test activities on BPC and SAC implementations, rollouts, and upgrade projects; may be asked to step in to conduct project solution architect activities from time to time
Participate in the solution roadmap for BPC and SAC projects
Collaborate with peers in the Technology team to apply best practices to integrate between SAP applications (ERP, BW, DSP, BDC, AOE, SAC, and BPC)
Interacts with multiple cross-functional peers and teams to execute work agreements and plans, maintains relationships with internal/external customers and partners
Become the trusted voice of the Technology team with other IT groups in envisioning success
Become the trusted internal advisor for key business users
Assist in troubleshooting production support issues
Assist with other tasks as assigned
Enhance expertise for products relevant to the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) business, by keeping abreast of literature, participating in web/seminars, industry and vendor (SAP or other) events as necessary