Staff Business System Analyst (RAR)

Palo Alto Networks; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking an experienced SAP Business Systems Analyst (RAR SME) in Bengaluru to design, implement, and support SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting within an S/4HANA environment. The role requires strong ASC 606 / IFRS 15 knowledge and close collaboration with Finance, SD, and IT teams.

The successful candidate will own production support, enhancements, and documentation, while maintaining data integrity and compliant processes across Revenue Ops and related finance modules.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on SAP RAR experience as SME across Sales & Distribution, General Ledger, and Financial Accounting.
• Functional configuration and implementation experience; prior support experience.
• Proven experience in integrating SAP S/4HANA cross-functional modules.
• Certifications SAP Certified RAR Specialist preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) processes including configuring Revenue Contracts, POBs, SSP determination, and event-based revenue postings.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications; collaborate with Revenue Ops, Accounting, and IT.
• Create and maintain process flows, configuration guides, and user manuals; manage change requests and validate changes.
• Provide training and ongoing support to users; monitor system performance and data integrity.
• Identify gaps, propose enhancements, and ensure best practices for SAP development and configuration.

Skills

AI mindset

SAP RAR

Revenue recognition

Collaboration

Problem solving

S/4HANA

Education

SAP Certification

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

JIRA

Job description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting‑edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real‑world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real‑time problem‑solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission. Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Your Career

If you are passionate about being part of a team that focuses on solving real life business needs in the SAP ERP space, you will be a great fit as an SAP Business Systems Analyst in the Enterprise IT FinOps team at Palo Alto Networks, Bangalore! We are seeking an experienced SAP RAR Consultant to design, implement, and support SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting solutions in an S/4HANA environment. The ideal candidate will have strong functional knowledge of revenue recognition (ASC 606 / IFRS 15), hands‑on SAP RAR configuration experience, and the ability to collaborate closely with Finance, SD, and IT teams. We are looking for an SAP Business Solutions Analyst with hands‑on RAR experience to join our team to act as liaison between IT and Business focusing primarily on delivering enhancements and own production support. As part of this role IT BSA has to work closely with the various business groups in the Revenue Ops areas in streamlining the processes or identifying the business processes which might be the cause for system gaps or data corruption. IT Business Systems Analyst supports business teams in the prioritization of enhancements, design, implement, and support SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting solutions in an S/4HANA environment. Should be a passionate person with an ability to independently manage production support issues / enhancements and help users with best possible experience.

Your Impact

• Have a very strong First Principles AI mindset to find the solutions to the complex problems.
• Hands‑on experience in using AI tools to create functional documentation and automate the JIRA stories to translate them into functional specification documents as per SAP Stds.
• Prepare and Review test plans & test scripts.
• Participate in system‑level tests responsible for comparing actual results with expected results.
• Implement solutions to streamline processes, reduce redundancy, enhance internal customers experience.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) processes which includes Configuring RAR components like Revenue Contracts, POBs (Performance Obligations), SSP determination, Event‑based revenue postings, Contract modifications (retrospective/prospective), Map business revenue recognition requirements to SAP RAR processes, Ensure compliance with ASC 606 / IFRS 15, Integration & Data Flow.
• Analyze and optimize end‑to‑end RAR processes to improve efficiency, reduce cycle times, and enhance user experience.
• Identify gaps in current processes and recommend solutions to align with industry best practices.
• Collaborate and work closely with Revenue Ops, Accounting, and IT teams to gather business requirements and translate them into functional specifications.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation, including process flows, configuration guides, and user manuals.
• Manage change requests and ensure proper testing and validation of system changes.
• Ability to work independently to figure out integration issues.
• Maintenance and Support Monitor system performance and resolve issues proactively to minimize downtime and customer impacts Conduct regular audits of data quality and integrity, implementing corrective actions as necessary Provide ongoing support and training to users, ensuring they are equipped to leverage SAP effectively.
• Best Practices and Documentation Establish and enforce best practices for SAP development and configuration. Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures Quickly learn and adapt to a fast paced work environment with AI First Mindset.

Your Experience

• 8+ years of hands‑on experience as a core SAP RAR SME with cross functional domain knowledge of Sales & Distribution, General Ledger, Financial Accounting.
• Functional configuration and implementation experience and prior support experience.
• Proven experience in integrating SAP S/4 Hana cross functional modules.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to understand product design and architecture.
• Demonstrated proactive, self‑motivated, quality focus, customer centric, AI mindset.
• Certifications SAP Certified RAR Specialist (preferred) Additional SAP certifications are a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities using AI Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex business solutions/concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to keep up with current industry technology trends to assess and make recommendations on processes, designs, operations, in keeping with the latest technology

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [e-mail].

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.