SAP Business Analyst – FICO Specialist
Houston, TX
Full-Time
Position Overview
This role is responsible for defining, designing, and supporting enterprise systems-centric solutions to enhance key financial processes, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), Treasury, Cash Management, Product Costing, and more. This position will collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and is part of the succession planning strategy, making this an ideal long-term growth opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Define, design, and govern solutions across FICO, AP, AR, Treasury, Banking, and Product Costing.
- Analyze and improve business processes for multi-faceted manufacturing operations.
- Document business requirements, bridging gaps between needs and system capabilities.
- Support AP automation, EDI integration, and other financial system workflows.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver robust SAP solutions tailored to the organization's needs.
- Apply expertise in SAP FICO while understanding related modules (SD, MM, PP, and PM).
- Manage house banks, including NACHA file processing, EDI, and BAI file formats.
- Ensure smooth operation and support of Sales & Use Tax determination systems (e.g., Sovos GTD).
- Optimize and support AP invoicing automation tools and expense management systems.
- Develop test plans, execute system testing, and resolve production issues efficiently.
- Provide end-user training, documentation, and ongoing system support.
- Stay updated on SAP best practices and relevant industry technologies.
- Promote an agile approach to ensure continuous delivery and improvement.
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- CPA and/or MBA highly preferred.
- Certifications:
- SAP FICO Certification preferred.
Experience:
- 7-10 years of IT Business Analyst experience with a focus on SAP solutions.
- SAP S/4HANA experience required (SAP S/4HANA PCE preferred).
- Strong functional understanding of SAP FICO modules: AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Treasury, Product Costing, and Banking.
- Experience with Sales and Use Tax Systems (e.g., Sovos GTD).
- Expertise in AP invoicing automation and EDI workflows.
- Working knowledge of Winshuttle for SAP (preferred).
- Experience integrating SAP with banking systems and payment platforms (NACHA, EDI, WorldPay B2B/Paymetric).
- Industrial manufacturing experience preferred; Oil & Gas industry experience a plus.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
- Resourceful, adaptable, and results-oriented, with a focus on achieving both short- and long-term goals.
- Proficiency in SAP-related reporting and consolidation tools, such as SAC Group Reporting.
- Agile project management methodology experience.
Benefits and Opportunities
- Long-term career growth opportunity with exposure to SMEs and succession planning.
- Be part of a high-performing team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and your professional insight.
- Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.