Senior SAP Functional Analyst - FICO

Patterson Companies, Inc.•Saint Paul, MN

2d•$85,500 - $133,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success. One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization. The Sr SAP Functional Analyst FICO will work in a collaborative team environment. The role works closely with customers from a strategic perspective to identify and maximize opportunities to promote the strategic use of information technology, and enable the workforce to use technologies, specifically business applications, as a competitive tool. Provides corporate leadership, vision, and direction for Financial Business Applications in support of the enterprise’s business objectives and requirements. Leads and leverages people and business solutions to improve and maximize business processes. This role will be Hybrid (2-days a week in office) and it is required that you are located within 50 miles of our Corporate Offices in either Mendota Heights, MN or Loveland, CO. In-person attendance is expected to foster collaboration, innovation, and team connection.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
5 years or more of SAP experience and expert knowledge in SAP’s FICO module (configuration, data, standard enhancement options, business processes in SAP, Financial Reporting) and partner solutions like OpenText VIM & Invoice Capture, Blackline, BPC, Tax, etc.
S/4 Hana Experience, including but not limited to Material Ledger
Expert understanding of the integration between SAP components as well as third-party applications
Strong ability in data analysis and an understanding of data used in finance and accounting
Demonstrated ability to work with and influence senior-level management and key stakeholders
Experience leading as a team player who plans and executes to meet deadlines, while promoting a positive work environment
Proven track record of achieving results in complex situations.
Ability to convert business needs into technical requirements.
Proven ability to identify, focus, and own high-priority tasks to manage delivery to project timelines.

Nice To Haves

Good planning/project management skills.
Experience working with multiple businesses and/or international subsidiaries on transformational initiatives
Awareness of the wider field of information technology and a broad understanding of information systems architecture and techniques
Experience with AI and Low-Code platforms

Responsibilities

Design, create, and document business processes and related SAP system design for SAP finance & accounting processes, with a special focus on FICO, Financial Reporting, and other financial systems, including but not limited to Blackline, OpenText Vendor Invoice Management, OpenText Invoice Capture, Planning and Consolidation solutions.
Lead complex business requirement discussions.
Gather, evaluate, and document business needs and requirements, and translate these into functional specifications.
Drive SAP Best Practices.
Participates in project and design reviews to evaluate and ensure that the design being applied meets Patterson's design policies, principles, and standards.
Responsible for driving changes and enhancements through the change management process, including project management, communication with stakeholders, users, and developers, performing functional unit tests, coordinating user acceptance testing, cutover tasks, and ongoing support.
Support project assessments & initiation by articulating scope, risks, and estimates.
Work with the Business Leadership team for Finance and Accounting, of which the technology roadmap is a component.
Responsible forthe design and configuration of specific functions that are assigned to you as a subject matter expert
Work cross-functionally with other functional teams to ensure components work together to meet the operational, integration, quality, and performance goals of the solution.
Working knowledge of end-to-end technical and business processes and how they impact financial postings upstream and downstream.
Lead overall issue resolution in SAP, including performing diagnostics, resolving technical integration and performance issues.
Performs other duties as assigned.