Senior SAP FICA Functional Analyst

Lensys; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Résumé du poste

Lensys seeks a Senior SAP FICA Functional Analyst to optimize financial processes within an ERP ecosystem. You will translate complex requirements into robust SAP FICA specifications, collaborate with ABAP developers, and drive innovative solutions to improve efficiency and user satisfaction across HR, Finance, Purchasing and Logistics.

Hybrid work model based in Brussels with opportunities to shape the SAP FICA roadmap and mentor junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Senior SAP FICA Functional Analyst capable of translating complex HR/Finance requirements into robust SAP FICA specs.
• Experience designing and validating functional specifications for SAP FICA and related modules.
• Ability to guide ABAP developers, review technical designs and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Responsabilités

• Deep dive analysis of complex requirements within HR, Finance, Purchasing, Logistics and Communication.
• Design and implement SAP FICA solutions to enhance efficiency and user experience.
• Collaborate with ABAP developers during development, guiding functional designs and configurations.
• Develop test plans, perform functional/integration testing and manage UAT.
• Provide incident resolution, root cause analysis and timely SAP FICA issue fixes.
• Create detailed functional documentation and deliver end-user training.

Connaissances

SAP FICA

Agile methodologies

Financial domain knowledge

ITIL

Outils

ABAP Debugging

SAP S/4HANA

SAP NetWeaver

SAP FICA

Description du poste

Lead the charge in optimizing critical financial processes within a dynamic ERP ecosystem, ensuring seamless operations and enhanced user experiences across core business functions. This pivotal role involves leveraging your deep SAP FICA expertise to drive innovation and resolve complex challenges, shaping the future of financial management.

CONTEXT

Our client, a major player in its sector, stands at the forefront of delivering essential services to a vast network of stakeholders and customers. In an era defined by rapid digital transformation and increasing regulatory demands, the efficiency and reliability of its financial operations are paramount. The Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) team is the beating heart of this intricate system, responsible for maintaining and evolving the core platforms that underpin everything from human resources to finance, procurement, and logistics. Specifically, the SAP FICA module is critical, managing millions of customer accounts, billing processes, and intricate financial transactions that ensure the smooth flow of revenue and accountability. They are embarking on an ambitious journey to not only stabilize existing functionalities but also to innovate, streamline working methods, and dramatically enhance the user experience for thousands of internal and external users. This mission requires a visionary Senior Functional Analyst, an architect of efficiency who can bridge the gap between complex business requirements and cutting‑edge SAP FICA solutions, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth and operational excellence.

ACTIVITIES

As a Senior SAP FICA Functional Analyst, you will be instrumental in a wide array of activities designed to elevate our client's financial operational capabilities:

• Deep Dive Analysis & Solution Design: Conduct thorough analysis of complex business requirements, processes, and user needs within HR, Finance, Purchasing, Logistics, and Communication departments, translating them into robust and scalable SAP FICA functional specifications.
• System Optimization & Enhancement: Proactively identify areas for process improvement and system optimization, designing and implementing innovative SAP FICA solutions to enhance efficiency and user satisfaction.
• Development & Configuration Oversight: Collaborate closely with technical teams (e.g., ABAP developers) during the development phase, providing functional guidance, reviewing technical designs, and configuring SAP FICA settings to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Develop comprehensive test plans, execute functional and integration testing, and manage user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure the integrity, performance, and correctness of new and modified SAP FICA functionalities.
• Incident Resolution & Support: Provide expert-level support for SAP FICA-related incidents, performing root cause analysis, debugging issues (including ABAP debugging), and implementing timely and effective resolutions.
• Documentation & Knowledge Transfer: Create and maintain detailed functional documentation, user manuals, and training materials, and conduct training sessions to empower end‑users and ensure a smooth adoption of new processes and features.
• Project Leadership & Mentorship: Take ownership of key initiatives, leading small to medium‑sized projects, and mentoring junior team members on SAP FICA best practices and functional analysis methodologies.

EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

Within the initial 24 months, your impact will be clearly visible through these key achievements:

• Streamlined Financial Operations: Successful optimization of at least two major SAP FICA business processes, resulting in demonstrable improvements in efficiency, reduced processing times, and enhanced data accuracy.
• Enhanced User Satisfaction: Significant increase in user satisfaction scores for SAP FICA functionalities, evidenced by positive feedback and a reduction in user-reported issues, driven by intuitive solutions and effective training.
• Robust System Stability: A measurable reduction in critical SAP FICA incidents and an improvement in system performance and reliability, ensuring uninterrupted financial operations.
• Successful Project Delivery: Flawless execution and successful go‑live of at least one significant SAP FICA enhancement project, delivered on time and within scope.
• Strategic Contribution: Active participation in shaping the long‑term SAP FICA roadmap, contributing innovative ideas that align with the organization's strategic goals for digital transformation and operational excellence.
• Knowledge Transfer Excellence: Establishment of clear, up-to-date documentation and successful training programs that empower the wider team and end‑users, fostering a self‑sufficient and knowledgeable user base.

ENVIRONMENT

• Technology Stack: SAP FICA (Financial Contract Accounts), SAP S/4HANA, ABAP Debugging, SAP NetWeaver
• Methodologies: Agile (Scrum/Kanban), ITIL for service management, Waterfall for specific project phases
• Team Collaboration: Work within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary ERP team, collaborating closely with functional experts, technical developers, business analysts, and end‑users across various departments.
• Work Model: Hybrid work model based in Brussels, allowing for a maximum of 2 days teleworking per week, fostering a balance between collaborative office presence and remote flexibility.