SAP Controlling and Product Costing Business Analyst

payable/receivable, cost accounting, profitability analysis (COPA), and consolidation.Conduct interviews, workshops, and business process analyses with finance stakeholders to understand requirements andidentify improvement opportunities aligned with industry best practices.Analyze and document SAP Finance and Controlling workflows, covering areas like Record-to-Report, period closing, costcenter and profit center accounting, and financial consolidation.Facilitate the design and implementation of SAP FICO functionalities, including Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center.Accounting, Controlling Area configuration, and Profitability Analysis (COPA).Drive the Key User program for Finance and Controlling streams, providing mentoring, coaching, and system expertise to KeyUsers across clusters and regions to ensure consistent best practice adoption.Serve as a sounding board for continuous improvement, managing change requests and master data initiatives while supporting incident identification

and ensuring high-quality resolution.Facilitate communication and collaboration among project teams, business stakeholders, Key Users, and technical support todeliver integrated, end-to-end solutions.Participate in project planning, budget estimation, and cost-benefit analysis for FICO system initiatives.Actively engage in the global Key User network and community, leveraging available tools and forums to share knowledge anddrive organizational excellence.Financial & People AccountabilityFinancial: Assess the financial impact of proposed improvements, provide input for cost-benefit analyses, and supportbudgeting processes related to financial applications.People: Mentor and coach Key Users, support finance communities, enable user adoption, bridge business needs and SAPsolutions, and promote the Key User role throughout the organization.CompetenciesBusiness Acumen: Demonstrate a deep understanding of financial accounting principles, Record-to-Report processes, costmanagement, and compliance requirements.Technical Expertise:Possess advanced proficiency in SAP FICO configuration, including FI (General Ledger, AP/AR, AssetAccounting) and CO (Cost Centers, Profit Centers, COPA).Project Leadership: Lead complex financial transformation projects, business process reengineering, and requirements management.Coaching & Mentoring:Effectively develop and support Key User Community, foster knowledge sharing, and enable capability building.Communication:Engage stakeholders effectively, facilitate workshops, support community building, and provide mentoring.Global Perspective:Manage financial solutions across multiple regions and understand diverse compliance frameworks.IT Skills & Technical Knowledge:Primary SAP ApplicationsSAP S/4HANA Finance with comprehensive expertise in FICO modulesFinancial Accounting (FI-GL, FI-AP, FI-AR, FI-AA)Controlling (Cost Centers, Profit Centers, Internal Orders, COPA)SAP Group Reporting and Financial ConsolidationSAP Treasury Management and Cash & Liquidity Management.General Skills:Advanced data analysis, requirements management, and process modelingStrong proficiency in Excel and SQLExpertise in financial reporting and BI toolsKnowledge of system integration and data conversion methodologiesExperience with collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Viva Engage for community enablementREQUIREMENTS:Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Information Technology.Minimum of 7 years of experience in SAP Finance and Controlling implementations and support.Proven record of leading at least three full lifecycle SAP FICO implementationsExtensive experience with financial accounting processes and cost managementStrong expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance architectureExperience with financial close, month-end and year-end activities, and consolidation workflowsDemonstrated ability to manage stakeholder environments, lead transformation initiatives, and build high-performing teamsExperience mentoring and

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SAP Controlling and Product Costing Business AnalystLocation:Bilbao HQ OfficeAt Sibelco, we advance life through materials.For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.Are We the Perfect Match?At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.Job Description:RESPONSABILITIES:Lead the collection and documentation of business requirements for SAP Finance and Controlling, including processes suchas general ledger, accounts