SAP FI/CO Business Systems Analyst - Onsite in Aliso Viejo, CA

The Senior FI/CO SAP Business Analyst is a senior-level functional and technical expert responsible for designing, configuring, enhancing, and supporting SAP S/4HANA Finance and Controlling solutions within a Life Sciences (GxP-regulated) environment. This role serves as a critical liaison between Finance, Controlling, Quality, Compliance, and IT, ensuring SAP solutions are financially accurate, compliant, audit-ready, and scalable.

This position requires deep functional expertise in SAP FICO, combined with hands-on technical and development capabilities, including ABAP-supported enhancements, integrations, data migration, and reporting. The ideal candidate understands that in Life Sciences, process design, validation, and compliance are inseparable from system delivery.

Business Partnership & Analysis

• Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, FP&A, and Controlling leadership to understand business objectives, regulatory constraints, and operational needs
• Lead requirements gathering, process mapping, and solution design for SAP S/4HANA Finance initiatives
• Translate business, regulatory, and compliance requirements into functional and technical specifications
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Finance and Quality stakeholders on SAP best practices, risk, and roadmap planning

SAP S/4HANA FICO Functional Ownership

• Own configuration and support for SAP S/4HANA Finance, including:

• General Ledger (GL) and Universal Journal
• Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Asset Accounting (AA)
• Bank Accounting, Cash Management, and Treasury integrations

• Own configuration and support for Controlling (CO), including:

• Cost Center Accounting
• Profit Center Accounting
• Internal Orders
• Product Costing
• Margin Analysis (Account-Based COPA)

• Ensure financial accuracy, reconciliation, and alignment with GAAP, SOX, and internal controls

Development & Technical Capabilities

• Design and deliver technical solutions, including:

• Functional and technical specifications for ABAP developments
• Hands-on ABAP development for targeted enhancements (reports, user exits, BAdIs, enhancements), as appropriate
• Debugging and root-cause analysis of standard and custom SAP programs

• Collaborate with SAP developers, integration teams, and BASIS to deliver:

• Interfaces (IDocs, APIs, middleware integrations)
• Enhancements, automation, and workflow improvements
• Custom financial and management reporting

Compliance

Ensure SAP FICO solutions support, SOX, audit, and regulatory requirements. Design solutions with strong controls, segregation of duties, and audit trails

Lifecycle Support & Continuous Improvement

• Provide Tier-3 support for complex SAP FICO production issues
• Lead or support SAP S/4HANA Finance implementations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify opportunities for automation, simplification, and reduction of manual finance processes

• 8+ years of experience as an SAP FICO Business Analyst or Functional Consultant
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance
• Proven experience working directly with Finance and Accounting leadership
• Experience in Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries

Technical Skills

• Expert-level SAP FICO configuration skills in S/4HANA
• Strong understanding of SAP development concepts:

• ABAP fundamentals
• User exits, BAdIs, enhancements
• Debugging and performance analysis

• Experience with SAP integrations (IDocs, APIs, middleware)
• Strong understanding of financial data models and reporting

Business & Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience leading workshops, design sessions, and cross-functional discussions
• Ability to operate effectively in a regulated, audit-focused environment
• Understanding of End-To-End processes and the inputs and outputs

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP S/4HANA Finance certification(s)
• Experience supporting global, multi-entity, multi-currency organizations
• Exposure to SAP Activate methodology in regulated environments

3.63.6 out of 5 stars Aliso Viejo, CA $130,300 - $162,900 a year - Full-time

Founded in 1998, Glaukos Corporation is an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders, and retinal diseases. Our mission at Glaukos is to truly transform vision by pioneering novel, dropless therapies that can meaningfully advance the standard of care and improve the lives of patients suffering from chronic, sight-threatening eye diseases. Innovation is at the core of everything we do, and we are resolute in our commitment to challenge conventional thinking with new treatment alternatives that are supported by real science, robust clinical evidence, and an unrelenting focus on patients. Our constant pursuit of game-changing technologies that disrupt legacy treatment paradigms is encapsulated in the Glaukos mantra "We'll Go First," which articulates our willingness to take chances, our determination to forge new ground, and our commitment to continuous improvement in all that we do. Our company completed an initial public offering in June of 2015, and our shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "GKOS". Our global headquarters is in Aliso Viejo, California with additional locations in San Clemente, California, and Burlington, Massachusetts. Glaukos Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, including successfully passing a drug screen, based on the position and local regulations.