SAP FI Business Analyst

LiveWords B.V.; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Acolad is seeking a Senior SAP FI Business Analyst to bridge business needs with SAP FI solutions. You will gather requirements, design functional specs, and configure FI components, including GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, and Bank Accounting.

Experience with MM/SD integration, S/4HANA familiarity, and Jira Service Management knowledge are a plus. Fluent English is required; multilingual skills are a plus. This permanent, full-time role offers opportunities in our SAP team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Solid experience as a SAP FI Business Analyst / Consultant with at least one full implementation or rollout.
• Strong functional knowledge of SAP FI: GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Bank Accounting.
• Technical/configuration expertise within SAP FI (customizing, org structure, account determination).
• Understanding FI integration points with other core modules.
• Excellent communication skills; fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gather, document, and analyze business requirements from Finance and related stakeholders.
• Translate requirements into functional specifications and SAP FI solution designs.
• Configure and customize SAP FI modules (GL, AP, AR, Asset, Bank Accounting).
• Lead fit-gap analysis and recommend scalable solutions.
• Design and support FI integration with MM and SD.
• Lead or support testing cycles (unit, integration, UAT) for FI changes.
• Provide functional support for incidents and service requests.
• Collaborate with developers on custom developments and interfaces.
• Prepare and maintain functional/technical specification documentation.
• Support SAP FI rollouts, upgrades, data migration, and continuous improvement.
• Train end users on new functionalities.

Skills

SAP FI knowledge

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Information Systems

Tools

Jira Service Management

ABAP reading

SAP S/4HANA knowledge

SAP FI configuration

Job description

Contract type: Permanent

Acolad is the global leader in content and language solutions. Its mission is to support companies in every industry to scale across markets and enable growth through cutting-edge technology and localization expertise. Established in 1995, the group is present in 22 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, with over 1.600 employees supported by a network of +10.000 linguists around the world.

At Acolad, every position is key to our global growth: we know that we will only succeed if our people succeed.
Joining Acolad means a unique opportunity for professional development through a collaborative global environment that promotes talent and creativity. We are continuously looking for new talent (like you!) to support our mission to drive growth and innovation across some of the world’s leading brands.

We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst with strong functional and technical expertise in SAP FI (Financial Accounting) to join our SAP team. This person will act as the bridge between business stakeholders and the SAP technical team: gathering and analyzing business requirements and designing and building the corresponding SAP solutions. Working knowledge of SAP Logistics (MM/SD) is a strong plus, supporting integrated, end-to-end process design across Finance and Logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, document, and analyze business requirements from Finance and related stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications and SAP FI solution designs.
• Configure and customize SAP FI: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Bank Accounting.
• Perform fit-gap analysis and recommend best-practice, scalable solutions.
• Design and support integration between FI and other modules (MM, SD).
• Lead or support testing cycles (unit, integration, UAT) for FI-related changes.
• Provide functional support for incidents and service requests.
• Collaborate with developers on custom developments, interfaces, and enhancements.
• Prepare and maintain functional and technical specification documentation.
• Support SAP FI rollouts, upgrades, Data Migration and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train and support end users on new functionalities.

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Solid experience as a SAP FI Business Analyst / Consultant, including at least one full implementation or rollout cycle.
• Strong functional knowledge of SAP FI: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Bank Accounting.
• Technical/configuration expertise within SAP FI (customizing, organizational structure, account determination, etc.).
• Understanding FI integration points with other core modules.
• Proven ability to gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into robust SAP solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable interfacing with both business and technical teams.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Nice to Have

• Working knowledge of SAP Logistics modules (MM and/or SD).
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA.
• Familiarity with SAP Fiori apps.
• Exposure to e-Invoicing process.
• Ability to read and troubleshoot ABAP code (not full development).
• Experience working with ITSM/ticketing tools (e.g., Jira Service Management).
• SAP certification in the FI module.

Acolad is committed to creating a diverse and equitable workforce. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms—gender, age, disability, marital status, ethnic or social origin, religion, belief, or sexual orientation—enrich the workplace. It opens opportunities for individuals to express their talents, both individually and collectively, and strengthens our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their backgrounds.