Job Posting for SAP FTM Business Analyst at Cognex Corporation
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Cognex is the largest, most successful and recognized global player in industrial machine vision! We are a financially strong, international company with no debt and have been in business for over 40 years. Using advanced optics, image sensors and artificial intelligence software Cognex vision and ID systems capture an image then analyze it to make sense of what’s being seen. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. Our Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast culture recognizes our employees for their innovation, perseverance, and hard work in a fun, rewarding, and quirky environment.
Job Description:
The SAP FTM Business Analyst at Cognex Corporation in Cork, Ireland will develop solutions for complex end-to-end business processes and drive continuous improvement effort to streamline business processes. Lead SAP design, development, implementation, configuration, and integration of SAP SD, SAP MM, and SAP FI modules and subcomponents.
Essential Functions:
Knowledgeable in areas such as RAR, intercompany accounting, VKOA configurations, Tax accounting, and Legal Entity accounting (Statutory accounting)
Review design specifications and lead the implementation of configuration changes in SAP
Define business and systems strategy, develop system requirements, and conduct system prototyping
Perform testing, provide training, and define support procedures and implementation processes
Resolve system issues and recommend and implement SAP best practices
Create and update project charter and scope documents
Partner with stakeholders to identify areas to expand the use of technology to improve operations
Collaborate with the SAP technical team and other stakeholders to coordinate resource allocation across a large project portfolio
Provide thought leadership, drive business results, and provide expertise and guidance to monitor and manage the effectiveness of data, technology, and process outcomes
Work to align strategic goals with SAP technology to achieve desired business outcomes
Analyze, define, and develop SAP solutions and work collaboratively with project management, functional, and technical teams to ensure projects align with governance and strategic business requirements
Required Skills:
7 years of functional SAP experience in Finance modules
Detailed understanding of the SAP component area relevant to the SAP Sales and Distribution (SD), Procurement (MM) and Finance (FI) integration
Experience with SAP Record to Report areas, Functional Areas, Statutory Accounting, and Financial Modules
Strong knowledge of Cost Accounting, and production order costing procedures in SAP
Knowledge of systems and/or business analysis design concepts
Demonstrated proficiency in the applied use of systems and process analysis tools
Ability to facilitate interactive design and functional specification sessions
Ability to carry out detailed system design and write specs for development. Capable of performing configuration changes and/or prepare design specifications for ABAP programs
Strong analytical problem-solving and conceptual skills for analyzing and evaluating major SAP business requirements of varying complexity. Thorough understanding of all parameters affecting and interfacing with the SAP system
Knowledge in ABAP and debugging skills are a plus for this role
Ability to diagnose problems and determine effective solutions
Ability to respond quickly in a rapidly changing business environment
Ability to translate business processes and requirements into system enhancements
Capable of analyzing processes for possible future systems improvement and suggest alternative solutions
Ability to interface with internal customers to identify areas for systems improvement. Define controls, conversion procedures, and systems implementation plans
Ability to act independently and under very general direction to define, implement, and document SAP system changes in support of business process solutions
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