Sr Business Analyst - Finance & Accounting

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Colerain Township, OH

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About The Position

The Senior Business Analyst - Finance & Accounting will be responsible for working with internal and external stakeholders to identify and document detailed requirements associated with business and IT initiatives, leading technical projects, defining test scenarios and use cases, testing technical deliverables, researching technical solution options, and providing support/consultation to assigned business areas to ensure IT and business alignment.

Requirements

Familiarity with all types of technical documentation (business requirement documents, process maps, system diagrams, user experience, uses cases, user stories, test plans, test cases, etc.)
Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to effectively convey information to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Familiarity with project management tools, methodologies, and best practices
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
Ability to multi-task, effectively prioritize work, and manage multiple assignments concurrently
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Ability to direct and prioritize the workload of a team
Strong planning and organization skills
Passion for customer service, efficiency, effectiveness, precision, and quality
5+ years of relevant business analysis experience
Experience with SAP S4 required
3-5 years of experience with SAP FI (GL, AP, AR, FA), CO (CCA, PCA, Internal Orders)
Focused experience working directly with Finance and Accounting departments
Experience with large software implementations and systems integrations
Exposure to various project methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid of both)
Ability to travel between offices, as required
Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
Legally eligible to work in the United States
Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
Must be able to read and speak the English language

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAC Analytics and SAC Planning preferred
3+ years of relevant project management experience preferred
1-3 years of working with ERP applications preferred

Responsibilities

Work with internal and external customers to gather, organize, and document stakeholder requirements for projects and application enhancements
Deliver SAP configuration support within all Finance-related modules including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, and Internal Orders
Develop and maintain a strong SAP user community through end-user training, support, and knowledge sharing to keep solution aligned with the business
Perform stakeholder, impact, and gap analysis
Facilitate requirements gathering sessions and project status meetings
Develop business cases and scope for proposed projects
Construct and manage detailed project plans, work breakdown structures, and master test plans
Coordinate quality acceptance testing and user acceptance testing
Develop and execute training plans for current application changes and new application releases
Create and manage change requests and software enhancement requests
Assist in troubleshooting post-implementation issues for projects
Manage POC (proof of concept), RFP (request for proposal), and RFQ (request for proposal) process
Facilitate root cause analysis and solution development activities; analyze and quantify the potential value of the solution options
Provide support and consulting services for various technology systems
Function as the liaison between IT and the business to ensure the successful delivery of projects and application enhancements, timely identification and resolution of technology-related issues, delivery of quality IT services, and strategic alignment between IT and the business
Cultivate and manage relationships with vendors to ensure expectations are clearly communicated, project deliverables are provided in a timely manner, quality standards are met, and SLA are adhered to
Review, evaluate, and develop recommendations for enhancements and support of applications
Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and automation within IT and the various lines of business
Conduct research, analyze data, and develop insights to assist in project planning and decision-making
Work with programming resources to ensure system enhancements follow the appropriate IT guidelines, meet or exceed user requirements, and are completed on time
Prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
Run ad-hoc reports using SQL queries, SAP tools, or other reporting tools
Perform job duties in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
Perform other duties as assigned by management