BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Senior

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. This is a Sr. Manager level, fully remote role with expectation to travel quarterly (to both HQ in California as well as Shanbally, Ireland).

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • Exemplifies professionalism and emotional intelligence, ensuring effective collaboration, clear communication and the ability to navigate complex situations with tact and maturity.
  • MBA or relevant certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate, CPA, CMA) are a plus.
  • Experience with SAP S/4HANA implementations or upgrades is a must.
  • Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project methodologies.
  • Knowledge of advanced analytics or AI-driven financial tools is a plus.
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