Principal Business Analyst – SAP S4 RTR

Abbott Laboratories; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 352,000 - 456,000; Full time

Job summary

An international healthcare company is seeking a highly experienced Principal Business Analyst to enhance SAP S/4HANA Finance modules. This role involves providing expert support, leading issue resolution, and collaborating with IT teams. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience with hands-on SAP FICO configuration. This position offers opportunities for career development in a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in SAP S/4HANA Finance and Controlling.
• Hands-on configuration/customization experience in SAP S/4HANA FICO.
• Strong understanding of SAP integration with other modules.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary support contact for SAP RTR operations.
• Lead issue resolution and end-user training.
• Ensure compliance with SLAs and regulatory standards.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA Finance and Controlling

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA FICO

SAP interfaces

Job description

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world

• A workplace celebrated for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly experienced and driven Principal Business Analyst – SAP S4 RTR (Record-to-Report) to join our team. This role is pivotal in supporting and enhancing our SAP S/4HANA Finance and Controlling (FI/CO) modules. You will be the go-to expert for resolving complex cross-functional issues, leading production support, and driving continuous improvement in our SAP landscape.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the primary support contact for SAP S/4HANA RTR operations across Finance and Controlling modules.
• Lead issue resolution, root‑cause analysis, and end‑user training.
• Collaborate with internal IT teams, BASIS, and development teams to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with SLAs, change control, and regulatory standards.
• Evaluate and approve support‑driven changes for production deployment.
• Support SAP project rollouts, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Monitor system performance and proactively address alerts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of experience in SAP S/4HANA Finance and Controlling.
• Hands‑on configuration/customization experience in SAP S/4HANA FICO.
• Strong understanding of SAP integration with SD, MM, HR, and other modules.
• Experience in template design, business consulting, and project delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep expertise in key FICO areas: GL, AR, AP, Fixed Assets, Cost Center, Profit Center, Internal Orders, COPA, RAR, and more.
• Experience with SAP interfaces, IDocs, and 3PL integration.
• Familiarity with SAP Security & Authorization and Fiori Apps.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and FP&A reporting.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across global teams.