IT SAP Analyst

Alta Performance Materials US•Grandview, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The IT SAP Analyst will provide SAP configuration and end-user support in Finance and Controlling (FICO). This role involves issue tracking, incident resolution, and process improvements. The analyst will design and implement new functionalities, prepare functional specifications for RICEFW objects, and collaborate with external support teams. They will work closely with business SMEs to understand operational needs and translate them into SAP solutions, ensuring data integrity and continuous improvement of business processes within the SAP landscape. Training end-users will also be a part of the role, advocating for standard SAP functionality where possible. The analyst will also define test scenarios and lead various testing phases for system upgrades and enhancements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field of study.
5 years of experience with SAP.
Demonstrated experience in SAP Financial modules.
Demonstrated experience in SAP modules LSMW and ABAP.
Demonstrated experience in Understanding and Debugging Month-end accounting and associated financial processes related to SAP support.
Demonstrated experience in End-to-end implementation of e-invoicing mandates (e.g., PEPPOL, KSeF) and vendor invoice management solutions such as OpenText.
Demonstrated experience in Implementing a global tax solution with SAP integration i.e. Vertex.
Demonstrated experience in Financial reporting and regulatory form outputs using SAP Form Painter.
Demonstrated experience in SAP GTS, SD, and MM modules and their integration with FI/CO.
Demonstrated experience in defining test scenarios and leading integration, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for system upgrades and enhancements; ensuring proper documentation and user sign-off.
Demonstrated experience in SAP FICO across multiple implementation and support projects.

Responsibilities

Provide SAP configuration and end-user support in Finance and Controlling (FICO), including issue tracking, incident resolution, and process improvements.
Design and implement new functionalities based on evolving business requirements and SAP system changes.
Prepare functional specifications for RICEFW objects and review associated technical specifications for accuracy and completeness.
Collaborate with external support teams to expedite issue resolution and coordinate development of new functionalities.
Work closely with business subject matter experts (SMEs) and management to understand operational needs and translate them into SAP solutions.
Analyze, document, and continuously improve business processes within the SAP application landscape, specifically for ALTA Performance Materials.
Ensure data integrity and continuity of SAP usage across business teams; develop and deliver end-user training when necessary.
Advocate for the use of SAP standard functionality and minimize reliance on custom or external applications when feasible.
Gather and document business requirements, and work with technical teams to design practical, cost-effective SAP solutions.
Define test scenarios and lead integration, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for system upgrades and enhancements; ensure proper documentation and user sign-off.