Hybrid SAP FICO Analyst

at Phoenix Contact

• Job title: SAP FICO Analyst
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP, iOS, Oracle, SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Middletown, United States

About the role

• Senior Analyst analyzing business requirements and developing SAP solutions at Phoenix Contact. Leading project management initiatives and providing application support in Finance and Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Perform set-ups/configuration of ERP software, specifically SAP.
• Provide thought and knowledge leadership in business areas of Finance and Accounting.
• Provide application support, as well as coordinating work with internal and external resources.
• Perform project management as required for business process improvement projects.
• Communicate project status regularly with project teams and end users.
• Actively participate in the development and implementation of enhancements in the areas of Finance and Accounting.
• Perform application version updates, including working with vendors, completing test plans, and implementation.
• Develop and execute system testing; create use cases, develop and execute test plans, and facilitate the user acceptance testing effort.
• Provide business systems technical support by: Developing user and technical support documentation and provide user training.
• Providing post-implementation process and technical support.
• Provide advance support for various applications and business processes.
• Working with vendor, headquarters, and internal key users in the organization for support and problem resolution, as required.
• Working with Infrastructure and Operational Solutions (IT-IOS) to design, implement and maintain solutions in support of our applications.
• Coordinate efforts to ensure optimum system resources and capacity are available for efficient application operation and high availability.
• Coordinate activities and tasks with vendors and internal project teams.
• Translate business needs into requirement documents and functional specifications.
• Lead resources and system application management in support, customer service, and task prioritization.
• Provide clear written and verbal communication.
• Develops, maintains, and strengthens relationships with others inside or outside of the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support.
• Identifies the information needed to clarify a situation, seeking that information from appropriate sources, and using skillful questioning to draw out the information when others are reluctant to disclose it.
• Use analytic skills to perform problem solving and provide solutions.
• Delegates responsibilities and works with/coaches others to develop their capabilities.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in technical areas.
• Demonstrates initiative by understanding what actions need to be taken and completes these tasks while seeking the perspective of others as required.
• Demonstrates an honest and forthright presence by taking responsibility for own mistakes and not blaming others, and by doing what he/she commits to doing.
• Works as a team player to make a difference within the business and expresses gratitude and appreciation to others who have provided information, assistance, or support.
• Readily handles change through taking advantage of lifelong learning opportunities and being open minded and curious in the face of new challenges.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in CIS/BIS and 7-years’ experience, or associate degree and 8-years’ experience, as a Business Systems Analyst in Finance.
• Prior SAP Experience in Finance and Controlling is required.
• Specific ERP experience is required with respect to areas such as: General Ledger, Profit Centers, Cost Centers, Fixed Assets, Banks, Vendors, AR & AP Processing, Credit Management.
• SAP roll-out experience preferred.
• Integrating and interfacing systems experience is required.
• Strong project management skills are required.
• Knowledge of relational database systems, as well as Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, is required.
• The ability to adjust quickly to rapidly changing priorities is required.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively at all levels in the company are required.
• Six Sigma / Lean experience is a plus.
• ITIL foundations certification is preferred.
• The ability to manage projects across technical and functional disciplines is required.
• The ability to execute assigned project tasks within an established schedule is essential.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k matching
• generous time off package
• 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave
• 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• life insurance
• short & long-term disability
• on-site gym access
• health & wellbeing center
• on-site café
• walking trails
• tuition assistance