Sr. Systems Analyst, Enterprise Applications

Avantor • Carpinteria, CA

1d • $118,000 - $190,325

About The Position

Avantor is seeking a highly skilled, collaborative SAP FICO Systems Analyst to partner with Finance and Accounting. The role leads the design, configuration, optimization, testing, implementation, and day-to-day support of core SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules on the SAP S/4HANA platform, along with related projects aligned with company goals. It supports financial processes and reporting, product costing, supply-chain integration, business analysis, and financial close activities. The analyst serves as a primary contact for Finance stakeholders, translating business requirements into functional designs and technical specifications, and providing troubleshooting and functional guidance. The expected pre-tax pay range is $118,000 to $190,325; actual pay may vary based on relevant factors such as experience and location.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• At least 8 years of hands-on experience as an SAP FICO Analyst, Consultant, or in an equivalent functional engineering role.
• Hands-on SAP ECC 6.0 and/or SAP S/4HANA Finance and Costing configuration experience.
• Solid understanding of financial regulations, general accounting principles (US GAAP and/or IFRS), and corporate tax procedures.
• Ability to translate financial and management accounting requirements into scalable SAP FICO configurations and explain complex system outputs as clear, business-focused insights.
• Comfort navigating ABAP code to troubleshoot system errors, assess modifications, and use standard user exits or substitution rules.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Confident verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related area.
• Official SAP FICO or S/4HANA Finance certification.
• Experience supporting large-scale ERP migrations, carve-outs, or mergers and acquisitions.
• Exposure to advanced analytics tools, Business Intelligence, or data warehousing technologies.
• Experience implementing or managing Material Ledger, Treasury, or Central Finance (CFIN) sub-modules.
• Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
• Experience with discreet manufacturing, product costing, annual planning, settlement, allocation, cost component structure, long-term planning, or integrated business planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, testing, and implementation of SAP FI/CO modules, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, and Product Costing.
• Support product costing and inventory valuation using Material Ledger in SAP S/4HANA, including standard and actual costing, variance analysis, annual planning, settlement, allocation, cost component structure, long-term planning, and integrated business planning.
• Lead functional design for FP&A-related reporting using SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and other analytical tools such as Power BI.
• Oversee and optimize integration between FI/CO and operational modules, including Production Planning (PP), Materials Management (MM), and Sales and Distribution (SD).
• Serve as the primary Finance contact to gather, analyze, and document business requirements, and translate business needs into technical specifications and functional designs.
• Provide functional guidance and troubleshoot month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes to support accurate internal and external financial reporting.
• Support the design, development, and testing activities associated with the role.

Benefits

• Learning experiences to support career growth and success.
• Opportunities to learn new skills and grow a career in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED