BASIC PURPOSE.

The Finance Analyst works under minimal management direction, coordinates SAP, Oracle EPM, and other finance-related system activities and operations with Dawn Business users, including development, maintenance, and enhancement of existing SAP Finance and Controlling (FI/CO) module.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Provide day-to-day support and maintenance of the SAP FI/CO modules and Oracle EPM Planning, addressing user queries, resolving issues, and ensuring system stability.

• Collaborate with finance and cross-functional teams to gather business requirements, analyze gaps, and design solutions to meet organizational needs.

• Participate in the SAP S/4 HANA project, focusing on the migration of financial processes and data, including testing, training, and go-live support.

• Perform system configuration, testing, and troubleshooting within SAP FI/CO, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), and Controlling (CO).

• Support financial reporting and compliance requirements by developing and enhancing reports using tools such as SAP Fiori, SAP Business Warehouse, Oracle EPM Planning, or related reporting platforms.

• Collaborate with IT and external consultants to ensure successful implementation of new functionalities or upgrades.

• Document business processes, system configurations, and provide training materials and sessions for end-users.

• Monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring data accuracy and integrity throughout the SAP landscape.

• Stay updated on SAP best practices and new features in SAP ECC and S/4 HANA, proactively recommending improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, computer science, business administration, information systems or related, or equivalent work experience with applicable associate’s degree.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience as an SAP Business Analyst, with a focus on FI/CO modules.

• Proven experience supporting SAP ECC environments and familiarity with system integrations.

• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting principles, and their application in SAP systems.

• Experience with SAP S/4 HANA is a significant advantage, particularly in migrations or greenfield implementations.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical teams, finance stakeholders, and end-users.

• Knowledge of financial compliance requirements such as IFRS or GAAP.

• Experience working with 3rd party off-shore support companies.

• Experience with the Baked Goods manufacturing and distribution process.

• Ability to support multiple SAP modules.

• Ability to support non-SAP applications (3rd party and custom developed applications).

• Experience with SAP Integration (PI)/BTP.

Physical Requirements:

· Up to 20% travel