Business Systems Analyst-SAP Finance Modules

This position requires configuration and solution expertise and will provide application/functional support in the FI-GL, Group Reporting, Group Consolidation, Intercompany Reconciliation, Forex Valuation, Asset Accounting, & Financial Close modules, with a key focus on Group Consolidation & Reporting. Significant strong experience as a BSA & SAP FI is required to provide guidance and insights to project team members and the business. In addition to the project-based initiatives, this position will also be responsible for the day-to-day Scrum activities., * Lead or support end-to-end implementation, rollout, and support of SAP RTR processes, including General Ledger, Ledger Groups, Group Reporting, Group Consolidation and Financial Close.

• Configure and support SAP Group Reporting (SAP GR) for consolidation, including data collection, currency translation, intercompany elimination, and consolidation of investments.
• Design and maintain Group Consolidation rules: ownership structures, consolidation units, consolidation groups, and validation methods.
• Manage master data setup for Financial Statement (FS) items, breakdown categories, consolidation units, and versions.
• Handle intercompany reconciliation and elimination processes, including IC matching and elimination of IC profit/loss.
• Support currency translation methods and configuration for group reporting (historical, average, closing rates).
• Configure and troubleshoot data monitor, consolidation monitor, and consolidation workspace activities.
• Configure and support Fixed Assets (Asset Accounting) processes, including asset master data, asset classes, depreciation areas, depreciation runs, asset acquisitions/retirements/transfers, and asset under construction (AuC) settlement, reporting & month-end processes.
• Work closely with business and finance teams to resolve GL, reconciliation, close, reporting, and consolidation issues.
• Support integration between SAP and BlackLine for account reconciliation, financial close management, task management, and related close activities.
• Manage and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities within SAP FI-GL.
• Define and execute financial close processes, including accrual postings, recurring entries, provisions, allocations, reclassifications, and other closing adjustments.
• Support foreign currency valuation/revaluation, including unrealized FX gain/loss accounting and related period-end activities.
• Configure and support Project Accounting processes, including WBS elements, project structures, budgeting, planning, cost collection, settlement rules, and period-end closing (e.g., results analysis, settlement to assets/GL/WBS).
• Support capitalization of projects (AuC to final asset settlement) and ensure accurate reflection in Fixed Assets.
• Collaborate with Finance stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into SAP solutions.
• Support integration between SAP S/4HANA Finance, Group Reporting, and other modules (CO, FI, AA, BRIM, FICA-AR, AP, Blackline as needed).
• Prepare functional specifications, configuration documents, test scripts, and training material.
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Provide production support, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements for RTR, Fixed Assets, Project Accounting, and consolidation processes.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and group reporting standards (IFRS, US GAAP, local GAAP as applicable).
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities including asset depreciation runs, project settlements, and group consolidation cycles.

• Detailed understanding of the SAP FICO RTR processes including General Ledger, Group Reporting, Group Consolidation and Financial Close.
• SAP S4 HANA and FIORI experience is a must.
• SAP Group Reporting (SAP GR) & Group Consolidation processes include data collection, currency translation, intercompany elimination, and consolidation of investments.
• In-depth knowledge of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) & Investment Management for Asset under Construction (C-WIP/AUC) processes integrating with Project Systems., * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, Computer Science, Business/Accounting, or equivalent work experience
• 8-10+ years of relevant experience in SAP FICO business analyst function, working with end-users to translate business requirements into systems specifications
• Working experience in Scrum is a must.
• 5+ years of experience in SAP FI/RTR with at least 2-3 years of hands-on experience in SAP Group Reporting and/or BPC Consolidation
• Detailed understanding of the SAP FICO integration with other SAP modules SD, MM, PS
• Strong understanding of consolidation concepts: legal consolidation, management consolidation, minority interest, equity pickup, and elimination of IC transactions.
• Hands-on configuration experience in SAP Group Reporting: data monitor, consolidation monitor, master data, validation rules, and consolidation of investments.
• Experience in Financial Closing Cockpit is desired
• Hands-on experience with Fixed Assets (Asset Accounting): asset classes, depreciation areas, depreciation runs, asset transactions (acquisition, retirement, transfer), and AuC settlement.
• Hands-on experience with Project Accounting/Project Systems: WBS elements, project budgeting/planning, cost settlement rules, and period-end project closing activities.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Upgrade project
• Solid knowledge of Record to Report processes: GL, AA, FICA, AR/AP integration, Forex Valuation, financial close, and Group Reporting.
• Understanding of financial reporting standards (IFRS/US GAAP) and statutory/group reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of all aspects of a full life cycle implementation and production support
• Experience with complex implementations that include custom solutions around sales revenue postings, including Intercompany Sales.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills; ability to lead discussions, present ideas to audiences of all sizes, and interact with all levels of the organization
• Good knowledge of SAP structures, configuration standards, object dependencies and tables
• Strong solutions skills with demonstrated ability to analyze and provide effective problem solving, assessing whether standard functionality can be used and identifying reasonable custom solutions where needed
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals