Senior IT Business Systems Analyst, SAP Finance

Vaxcyte•San Carlos, CA

19h•$163,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Vaxcyte is undergoing a major ERP transformation, moving from NetSuite to SAP S/4HANA to support its rapid growth and upcoming transition to commercial operations. The Senior IT Business Systems Analyst (BSA), SAP F inance will play a critical role in bridging Finance and IT, ensuring a smooth transition and successful implementation of SAP S/4HANA Finance modules. This position requires strong functional expertise in SAP Finance, deep understanding of accounting processes, and experience in ERP migration projects.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of experience as a BSA with SAP Finance modules. Other combinations of education and/or experience may be considered.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
Experience in identifying and managing project risks, with a proactive approach to mitigation.
Familiarity with change management principles and techniques to facilitate smooth transitions and adoption of new systems.
Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance (implementation or migration projects preferred) and Fiori applications.
Experience developing and mapping business process flows using Visio or similar tool
Strong understanding of financial processes and ERP migration best practices.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
SAP certification in FI/CO
Expertise with agile methodology, global deployments, and data migration planning.
Experience working in GxP validated and SOX regulated systems
Knowledge of integrated tools (e.g., BlackLine, Concur, Ariba) and reporting solutions.
Other combinations of education and/or experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Netsuite preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the migration from NetSuite to SAP S/4HANA, ensuring data integrity and process continuity.
Collaborate with Finance and IT teams to design future-state processes aligned with Vaxcyte’s business needs.
Assist in data mapping, cleansing, and validation during migration.
In-depth knowledge of SAP systems, including SAP S/4HANA and integration techniques.
Configure and maintain SAP Finance modules including Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), Treasury & Cash Management, Financial Close & Reporting, and Procurement.
Work closely with Finance stakeholders (Accounting, FP&A, Procurement) to capture requirements.
Translate business needs into functional specifications for SAP configuration.
Help develop and document business process flows.
Develop and execute test plans for SAP Finance processes.
Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and resolve issues promptly.
Create training materials and deliver sessions for Finance users transitioning from NetSuite.
Provide ongoing support post go-live.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and biotech industry standards.