SAP Functional Analyst

Description:

• Must be willing to work in DC/DE/ PHL

Job Description:

Analyze business requirements and translate them into SAP functional specifications.

• Design, configure, and implement SAP HCM solutions, focusing on payroll and time management modules.
• Collaborate with HR and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of SAP solutions with other business systems.
• Provide expert-level support and troubleshooting for SAP HCM modules.
• Conduct system testing and coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure the quality and functionality of SAP solutions.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including functional specifications, process flows, and user guides.
• Train and support end-users to maximize the utilization of SAP HCM modules.
• Stay current with SAP updates, enhancements, and best practices to continuously improve system performance and functionality.
• Lead and participate in SAP HCM-related projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project goals and objectives.

Skills/Experience:

Minimum five years of experience in a Functional Analyst or Configurator role with the SAP application modules and business areas specified in the requirement, selected from the list below:

• Financials
• General Ledger
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• Controlling
• Portfolio and Project Management
• Project System
• Grants Management
• Funds Management
• Knowledge of change and release management processes
• Experience in at least two full implementation life-cycle of the SAP application(s), specified in the requirement
• Ability to estimate reliably the time, effort, dependencies, and resources required to complete a development task
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in client-focused service delivery environments
• Requires working knowledge of business operations and systems requirements processes
• Skilled at conflict resolution, negotiation, and bringing parties together to discuss and resolve issues.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Deep knowledge of and expertise in configuration of business processes in FI modules with experience in Funds and Grants Management functional areas; 3 years of experience preferred
• Skilled in configuring Business Partner, Contract Accounts Payable/Receivable, Collections Management, Payment Plans, Funds management, Banking & Business Rule Framework
• Experience in designing and implementing SAP Finance and Grants Management module with at least 1 full project lifecycle implementation with SAP CRM
• Integration experience other functional modules, in particular Grants/Funds Management and Project Systems
• Demonstrated experience in blueprint and build activities for the integration of legacy systems into a SAP environment
• Recent successes in multi-faceted, fast paced project delivery roles
• Experience with On-Premises and Cloud Application Management and Support
• Experience with SAP Finance, SAP Grants and Funds Management ECC and HANA implementation
• Expertise in business requirement development and documentation
• Knowledge and expertise in all phases of development and deployment lifecycle
• Excellent communication skills, working collaboratively with others inclusive of senior executives
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships both within the business and with external / internal customers
• Experience driving change in large nation-wide organizations.
• Extensive experience configuration and/or systems analysis experience.
• Have a broad level of understanding surrounding information systems and application architecture standards.

SKILL SET (Must Have):

• Strong experience with SAP FICO consulting and implementation roles
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong ability to communicate technical concepts, terms and language to technical and non-technical audiences
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Needs to be a strong addition to working teams
• Excellent consulting and customer facing skills
• Experience working within an offshore and onshore delivery model
• Aptitude for trouble-shooting and problem-solving
• Excellent trouble shooting experience
• Functional knowledge of various application components involving FI, AP, AR, CO, PS, GM and FM
• Prior Experience with ECC Migration to S/4 HANA
• Must be willing to work in DC/DE/ PHL

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an SAP Functional Analyst, with a focus on payroll and time management.
• Minimum 5 years of working with union organizations
• Deep understanding of Labor Relations
• Understanding of time and leave configurations
• Human resources experience preferred
• Business Analytics experience required