Senior Principal IT Business Analyst - SAP FICO

MiniMed•Duluth, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world. The Digital Technology team is looking for a highly motivated Senior Principal IT Business Systems Analyst – SAP FICO. This role is responsible for delivering and supporting IT solutions within the Diabetes Business group, focusing on designing and implementing solutions for the business using the SAP FICO platform in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate must have a strong understanding of financial and accounting modules such as GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Bank accounting, cash flow, and product costing, along with thorough knowledge of Order-To-Cash (OTC) and Procure-To-Pay (P2P) processes and their integrations with finance modules. The role involves ensuring system implementation with near-/offshore team members and collaborating with cross-functional business partners, domain architects, functional, technical, and integration teams to define and implement solutions. The candidate should possess excellent problem-solving abilities, a desire for continuous learning in SAP technologies, and strong communication and collaboration skills for a team environment.

Requirements

10+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 8+ years of experience with an advanced degree or 12+ years of experience with a high school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field
A Master’s degree is preferred
Thorough understanding of end-to-end business process, preferably in Lifesciences industry
In-depth knowledge of SAP FICO modules and their integration with other SAP modules
Knowledge of SOX & U.S. GAAP & IFRS reporting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Project management experience, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Hands-on experience with SAP ECC 6.0 and or S/4HANA Financials including Product Costing, General Ledger, Asset Accounting & Asset Under Construction, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Bank integrations, Payments, Taxes, Month end processes with SAP group consolidation & SAC, and multi-companies & currencies
Experience as a leader in end-to-end global SAP implementation programs, responsible for designing and implementing the overall solution
Experience with interfacing applications such as OneStream for consolidation and TIS for bank connectivity
Familiarity with SAP security – Role based access and segregation of Duties
Should have project management experience in Waterfall, Agile and Activate methodologies
Strong leadership abilities and a proactive approach to problem-solving
Medtronic experience
SAP FICO certification is highly desirable
Experience in Project System (PS) technical knowledge will be an added advantage
Knowledge of Snowflake, Databricks or other data platforms
Knowledge of third-party tools such as Paymetric (XiPay), Vertex, Kofax Process Director, Documentum, HP ALM (Application Lifecycle Management; formerly HP Quality Center)

Responsibilities

Experience as a leader in end-to-end global SAP implementation programs, responsible for designing and implementing the overall FICO solution
Responsible for gathering and verifying business requirements
Apply functional knowledge of SAP FI/CO/SD for analysis, design, configuration, modification, enhancement, testing, and support of complex IT systems
Integrate ERP computer software applications in SAP for the automation of financial processes
Business Process Analysis: Conduct thorough analysis of business processes and identify areas for improvement
System Design and Configuration: Design, configure, and test the SAP FICO module, ensuring integration with other SAP modules and legacy systems
Project Management: Lead and manage SAP FICO projects, including upgrades and new implementations
User Support and Training: Provide comprehensive training and support to end-users, ensuring they can effectively use the SAP FICO module
Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, processes, and any changes made
Issue Resolution: Address and resolve any issues related to the SAP FICO module, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations
Collaboration: Work closely with other IT and business teams to ensure the SAP FICO module meets the organization’s needs