IT Functional Analyst - SAP Finance

Business Process and Solution Delivery

• Partner with business stakeholders to analyze, document, and improve finance-related business processes.
• Support implementation of system enhancements, projects, and process improvements within SAP Finance.
• Gather and document business requirements and assist in translating them into functional specifications.
• Support end-to-end finance processes including:
• Accounts Payable (primary focus)
• Accounts Receivable
• General Ledger
• Fixed Assets
• Participate in solution design, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support activities.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to streamline and standardize financial processes across the organization.

Accounts Payable Process Support

• Serve as a primary IT liaison for Accounts Payable business users.
• Support key AP processes including:
• Invoice processing and workflow
• Payment processing and electronic payments
• Vendor account reconciliation
• 1099 reporting support
• Travel and expense integrations
• Support payment-related SAP functionality including:
• F110 Automatic Payment Program
• Vendor blocking and payment controls
• Electronic payment interfaces and banking integrations
• Invoice workflow and approval processes
• Assist with troubleshooting AP-related issues involving procurement, receiving, and invoice matching processes.

Innovation, AI, and Continuous Improvement

• Leverage SAP and AI-enabled technologies to improve operational efficiency and user experience.
• Identify automation opportunities within Accounts Payable and Finance processes.
• Support adoption of SAP S/4HANA Finance capabilities and best practices.
• Assist business users with reporting, analytics, and process optimization initiatives.

Operational Excellence and Support

• Provide Level 1 and Level 2 application support for SAP Finance processes.
• Investigate and resolve production support issues affecting Finance operations.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities by addressing finance system issues and ensuring timely processing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve integration issues involving:
• Materials Management (MM)
• Purchasing
• Sales & Distribution (SD)
• Manufacturing operations
• Participate in testing activities for system changes, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Support HyperCare activities following implementations and major releases.

Governance, Quality, and Security

• Ensure solutions align with internal controls, audit requirements, and company standards.
• Support unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing activities.
• Maintain functional documentation, process flows, support procedures, and training materials.
• Follow established change management, documentation, and governance processes.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of SAP Finance experience supporting FI business processes.
• Experience with Accounts Payable processes and SAP AP functionality.
• Working knowledge of:
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• General Ledger
• Fixed Assets
• Understanding of financial business processes and accounting principles.
• Experience supporting integrations between SAP Finance and other business functions.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with both technical and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA Finance.
• Experience with SAP Accounts Payable and payment processing solutions.
• Knowledge of:
• Payment automation
• Banking integrations
• Electronic payments and file transmissions
• Tax and regulatory reporting requirements
• Experience supporting Finance-related projects and system implementations.
• Exposure to AI-enabled technologies, reporting tools, and automation platforms.

Working Environment

• Primarily office-based with strong collaboration across Finance, Procurement, and Operations teams.
• Occasional support during critical business periods such as month-end close, year-end activities, and major system deployments.