Sr. Analyst, IT - Business Process Optimization

Verano•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Senior Analyst, Business Process Optimization will work with the Verano Finance & IT departments to establish solutions and processes primarily within financial systems (SAP). This role will be responsible for providing support on transactional process workflows and system procedures within SAP, with high level collaboration with a variety of functions within the Cannabis Industry. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist with the implementation and development of S4HANA solutions and processes across all the markets as they go live. Plan and complete all implementation deliverables to deadlines for portfolio projects and enhancements. Support the design and build, testing, data migration, and change management to SAP S4 HANA. Produce high quality and concise project, user training and user support content in different suitable formats. Help oversee system operational responsibilities such as data integrity checking, systems setups, and other related duties. Prepare and deliver systems and process demos, exercises, training, and conceptual presentations to engage and upskill the user community. Resolve user issues in a timely manner, directly or through liaising with support teams (i.e. IT). Collaborate with finance operations and supply chain areas to assess system application security, enhancement needs, and process transformation. Create and identify use cases, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and proper test scripts in order to conduct UAT and integration testing. Ensure correct process flows and address operational needs during the implementation, interim state for each phase, and Go Live/Run Phase. Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Finance operations system processes. Provide regular status updates to SAP and Business leadership. Adhere to deadlines, both internally and cross-functionally, to meet close responsibilities by ensuring implementation is not delayed. Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Supply Chain procurement and materials management
5+ years of SAP MM experience
2+ years experience with S4 HANA.
Extensive hands-on experience with SAP data structure and reporting requirements.
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office required, including working with large amounts of data.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently in a highly organized manner.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a publicly traded manufacturing, CPG, or cannabis company.
Experience with an SAP Implementation.

Responsibilities

Assist with the implementation and development of S4HANA solutions and processes across all the markets as they go live.
Plan and complete all implementation deliverables to deadlines for portfolio projects and enhancements.
Support the design and build, testing, data migration, and change management to SAP S4 HANA.
Produce high quality and concise project, user training and user support content in different suitable formats.
Help oversee system operational responsibilities such as data integrity checking, systems setups, and other related duties.
Prepare and deliver systems and process demos, exercises, training, and conceptual presentations to engage and upskill the user community.
Resolve user issues in a timely manner, directly or through liaising with support teams (i.e. IT).
Collaborate with finance operations and supply chain areas to assess system application security, enhancement needs, and process transformation.
Create and identify use cases, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and proper test scripts in order to conduct UAT and integration testing.
Ensure correct process flows and address operational needs during the implementation, interim state for each phase, and Go Live/Run Phase.
Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Finance operations system processes.
Provide regular status updates to SAP and Business leadership.
Adhere to deadlines, both internally and cross-functionally, to meet close responsibilities by ensuring implementation is not delayed.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.