SAP S/4 HANA Business Analyst (FICO) – REPOST

Job title:

SAP S/4 HANA Business Analyst (FICO) – REPOST

Company

City of Vancouver

Job description

Requisition ID: 40327OrganizationLocated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.Main Purpose and FunctionThe SAP S/4 HANA related purpose of this position is to investigate business requirements; design, develop, document and support SAP related solutions mainly in FI and CO areas, and recommend changes to business processes. This position leads SAP S/4 HANA development projects through the preliminary investigation, analysis of requirements, business case and feasibility analysis, design, implementation, quality control, documentation, and post-implementation review phases for FI module. This position provides ongoing application support for S/4 HANA applications such as AP, AR, GL, AA, Banks etc along with system design and configuration, report development and user support. This position has access to confidential information and makes recommendations for changes in methods, processes and procedures that may impact on financial and operational areas as well as staffing work loads, working conditions, changes in positions or staffing levels.Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Consults with customers to understand their requirements.
• Develops S/4 HANA solution alternatives including work procedure changes, and recommends the most suitable alternative to assist customers in meeting their operational requirements.
• Designs, develops, modifies and maintains S/4 HANA FI (and related) configuration to meet business and operational requirements.
• Develops technical specifications including diagrams and charts to provide the blueprints for SAP developers to write or code programs.
• Prepares documentation including project charters, system requirements definition, business cases, system reviews, training materials, system configuration documentation, test documentation etc.
• Develops detailed project plans and tracks progress.
• Manages small projects through all phases from planning through to maintenance and support.
• Recommends changes in methods, processes and procedures that may impact on financial and operational areas as well as staffing work loads, working conditions, changes in positions or staffing levels.
• Reviews or develops test scripts and scenarios to ensure adequate testing of S/4 HANA system configuration and integration.
• Performs testing of problem fixes (SAP fixes/notes), configuration changes, enhancements and new functionality in order to ensure system integrity and proper integration across SAP applications.
• Remains current with developments in SAP applications and related technologies, including releases and enhancements/new functionality.
• Identifies opportunities to improve operational effectiveness through the use of technology and makes recommendations where appropriate (make changes to use of system, business process and/or add additional functionality).
• Delivers presentations to customers (users, departments) and technical staff on SAP related solutions and technologies.
• Provides problem resolution for calls referred by Help Desk.
• Investigates and follows up on SAP system errors/problems, and liaises with SAP, IT staff and others as required to resolve these issues.
• Develops and maintains S/4 HANA system configuration documentation.
• Provides technical assistance with S/4 HANA upgrades and the implementation of other modules, including integration to other applications.
• Provides support to corporate and departmental reporting. Assists in the use of existing reports and develops/documents additional reports and analytics as required.
• Monitors applications performance, trouble shoots problems with technical specialists.
• Participates in training of customers and provides on-going training support and guidance.
• Participates in the development of new standards.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Position RequirementsEducation and Experience:

• Related Post-secondary degree, with preference for graduate degree in Computer Science or Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• S/4 HANA certification (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Minimum 5 years experience implementing and supporting SAP / S/4 HANA and related Finance and Logistics modules.
• Experience with other SAP Finance/Logistics modules (CO, MM, SD) is important.
• Good understanding of SAP platform integration. Understanding of SAP FI integration with CO,HCM, SCM and SD.
• Experience with FI fiscal year and period end closing functions.
• Knowledge/experience configuring and supporting SAP Fiori applications is desirable.
• Experience with SAP reporting tools such as Report Painter, Embedded Analytics, BW/BI and Business Objects tools such as Analysis for Office, Lumira, Design Studio or Web Intelligence.
• SAP programming background is a strong asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Combination of strong technical and business skills is required.
• Extensive knowledge of municipal business processes would be an asset.
• Experience creating and managing project plans for small or medium size projects ensuring user requirements are met and projects are completed on time.
• Experience developing, coordinating, and delivering training courses and materials to identified training populations.
• Knowledge of current trends in SAP related products and solutions (eg. Fiori, S/4HANA, Business Intelligence).
• Demonstrated operational and project management skills: results focused, team oriented.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Thorough working knowledge of office productivity tools (e.g. Windows, MS Office, MS Project, Visio, etc.)
• Experience with Agile development and the use of tools such as Azure DevOps (Visual Studio Team Services) would be an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills with ability to communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally with technical and non-technical staff.
• Ability to handle business critical and sensitive information.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities and respond to requests in a timely manner.
• Continuous improvement and continuous learning mindset.

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite. At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.The City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.Business Unit/Department: IT, Digital Strategy & 311 (1070)Affiliation: ExemptEmployment Type: Regular Full TimePosition Start Date: June, 2024Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-080: $92864 to $116070 per annumApplication Close: May 31, 2024At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. .Before you click Apply nowOnce you start your application you can save your work and leave the applications page, however please remember to submit your profile to the specific job requisition before the posting closing date.In addition to uploading your cover letter and resume, part of the application process may include answering application questions related to the preferred requirements of the role which may take approx. 5-10 minutes. Cover letters should express interest and highlight additional information relevant to the position and resumes should include a summary of skills and experience related to the position.

Expected salary

$92864 – 116070 per year

Location

Vancouver, BC

Job date

Sat, 11 May 2024 22:54:23 GMT

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