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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAP Systems Analyst - **Company:** SM Energy - **Location:** Denver, CO, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $109,000.0 - $134,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Apple Mac Systems, Computer Vision, Unit Testing, Business Systems, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Governance, Data Migration, Linux, Microsoft SQL Server, SAP ERP, Network Forensics, Operational Data Store, Oracle (Applications), Power BI, SAP (Applications), SQL Databases, Systems Integration, SAPBasis, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Cybercrime, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, Data Management, SAP Analytics Cloud - **Published:** October 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/job/sap-systems-analyst/11773957?handler=ApplyRedirect ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in a related field strongly preferred (Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration). * Minimum of 8 years of related experience. * Hands-on SAP S/4HANA / SAP ECC functional experience with JVA, FICO, and Project Systems. * Oil & gas industry experience required, with advanced knowledge of upstream applications and business processes. * Proficiency with SQL (MS-SQL and/or Oracle) and BI tools. * Strong communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills. * Experience with S/4HANA implementation, migration, or upgrade experience; SAP certification in FICO, PS, or related modules. * Technical experience with ABAP, LSMW, PIPO/ CPI, LTMC Key Competencies * Business Partnership * Problem Solving & Decision Quality * Digital Transformation * Operational Excellence * Data Governance * Security Mindset * Continuous Improvement * Servant Leadership * Strategic Thinking * Technical Acumen * AI Utilization * Data Migration ## Description Own and evolve SAP applications supporting joint venture accounting, financial accounting, controlling, and capital project processes. Lead configuration, integrations, reporting, automation, testing, upgrades, and process improvement across SAP ECC and S/4HANA. Partner with Finance, Accounting, Operations, Engineering, and IT to improve data quality, financial controls, billing, project cost management, and period-end close. Provide escalated support, training, change management, vendor oversight, and technical leadership for SAP and related energy-sector applications. The summary above was generated by AI Every well we complete, every joint venture partner we bill, and every capital dollar we invest flows through the systems you'll own. As our Systems Analyst for SAP, you'll do more than support software-you'll help shape how our Finance, Accounting, and Operations teams work every day. During SM's journey from ECC to S/4HANA, you would be a key contributor in the future state design. By partnering with accountants, project managers, engineers, business leaders, and IT professionals, you'll design solutions that improve financial accuracy, strengthen data quality, and enable smarter, faster decision-making. A unique aspect of this role is where it sits: at the crossroads of Oil & Gas finance, Joint Venture Accounting, and capital project execution. You'll gain firsthand insight into how our business creates value, understand the challenges our teams face from AFE to partner billing to month-end close, and identify the opportunities where technology can make the greatest impact. This is an opportunity to own and evolve the SAP applications that power critical upstream financial processes. From driving automation and analytics to implementing new capabilities and improving business processes, your work will have a direct impact on how accurately and efficiently we manage our assets and our partnerships. If you thrive on solving complex business challenges, enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, and are passionate about using technology to create meaningful business value, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact. You'll be empowered to influence strategy, champion continuous improvement, and help shape the future of our technology landscape and digital operations at SM Energy. Core Responsibilities * Serve as a functional expert and trusted advisor for our SAP environment across Joint Venture Accounting (JVA), Financial Accounting & Controlling (FICO), and / or Project Systems (PS). * Own the functional roadmap for JVA, FICO, and/ or PS, including configuration, enhancements, upgrades, and integrations. * Support joint interest billing, partner reporting, cost allocation, and period-end close processes with a focus on accuracy and controls. * Support capital project and AFE-driven processes in PS, from WBS setup and budgeting through settlement and capitalization. * Partner with Accounting, Finance, Land, Operations, and Engineering to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement. * Develop SQL queries and BI reporting that turn financial, project, and joint venture data into insight the business can act on. * Lead root cause analysis, unit testing, and integrated test scenarios with the business. * Provide escalated support, training, documentation, and change management; manage vendor relationships to meet contracted SLAs. * Lead IT projects as needed and drive continuous improvement and technology adoption. * Support applications external to SAP inclusive of but not limited to Blackline, OpenInvoice, EnergyLink, QLS, etc.) Technology Ecosystem * SAP ECC and S/4HANA - Joint Venture Accounting (JVA), FICO, Project Systems (PS) * SQL (MS-SQL and/or Oracle) and BI tools such as Power BI and SAP Analytics Cloud * System integrations, APIs, Master Data Management * Automation and enterprise financial and operational reporting * Other financial / oil and gas specific application as needed What Success Looks Like * Trusted advisor to Accounting, Finance, Operations, and IT. * Accurate, timely joint interest billing, project cost, and financial close processes. * High application adoption and user satisfaction. * Improved financial and operational data quality. * Reduced manual processes through automation. * Technology investments aligned with business priorities. * Collaborate efficiently with your team to assist the business and enhance the ecosystem, Lead biopharma business development across the US West Coast and Central States, acquiring pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers and expanding strategic accounts. Build and manage Salesforce pipeline, develop proposals, negotiate agreements, and close projects involving genomic assays, biomarker discovery, clinical trial assays, precision medicine, and companion diagnostics. Collaborate with scientific, commercial, and operational teams to shape customer solutions. Travel domestically and internationally approximately 30% of the time.