Thermo Fisher Scientific

SAP FICO Business Analyst

Thermo Fisher Scientific Ulloa, Costa Rica

Biotechnology Research · 10,001+ employees

3 d ago
business-analyst Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time Costa Rica
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About the role

The Business Analyst will serve as the primary point of contact for SAP FICO, managing backlogs and collaborating with business partners to deliver effective financial solutions. They will also lead continuous improvement initiatives, support system maintenance, and oversee the documentation and deployment of SAP template rollouts.

What they look for

SAP FICO S/4HANA General Ledger Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Asset Accounting Controlling Financial Reporting Business Analysis Data Analytics System Integration Process Optimization Project Management Stakeholder Management Functional Design Technical Documentation

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or IT and possess over 8 years of experience in SAP FICO, including at least 4 years in a global template role. Proficiency in core SAP finance modules and experience with S/4HANA migrations are essential for this position.

Full description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Job Summary: 

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr Business Analyst to join our Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry Division (CMD). As a member of this team, you will play a key role in supporting the Finance & Accounting business functions and associated systems. In addition, you will also have a chance to engage in initiatives involving our S4/HANA rollout, data & analytics initiatives, and integration to technologies supporting our shared services teams.  This position provides an outstanding opportunity to work with the newest technologies and collaborate with outstanding professionals in a globally recognized organization. 

Key Responsibilities 

Collaborative Engagement 

  • Act as the main point of contact for all SAP FICO team. 
  • Prioritizes work with business partners using intake and backlog management methodologies. 
  • Coordinate priorities within team. 
  • Works with team to overcome obstacles and deliver value to our business partners. 
  • Partner with colleagues to understand their requirements and translate them into SAP FICO solutions. 

Continuous Improvement 

  • Be accountable for SAP integration points and identify areas for enhancement across the organization. 
  • Stay updated with the latest SAP finance features and functionalities and suggest improvements to the template. 
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and system performance. 

Support and Maintenance 

  • Provide ongoing guidance for the SAP business teams. 
  • Fix and resolve issues across multiple applications. 
  • Collaborate with external vendors and consultants to ensure the stability and reliability of the system. 

Implementation and Rollout 

  • Lead efforts to document requirements, create functional and technical designs, and document validation and test cases. 
  • Coordinate with project managers, business analysts, and technical teams to ensure successful deployment of the template. 
  • Deliver mentorship and support during the testing, training, and implementation phases. 

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field. 
  • 8+ years of experience in SAP FICO with at least 4+ years in a global template or similar role. 
  • Expertise to include General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), and Controlling (CO). Month end, quarter end and yearend close activities. 
  • Facilitate cross functional interactions and demonstrate outstanding ability to efficiently collaborate with colleagues at all levels. 
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. 
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and innovative environment. 

Preferred Skills 

  • Experience with SAP S/4HANA migration. 
  • Knowledge of integration points between SAP FICO and other SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, PP). 
  • Experience in a multinational corporation with complex financial processes. 

Working Conditions: 

  • Ability to travel up to 25% international and domestic travel. 
  • Ability to work in an office environment with standard office equipment.

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