Senior SAP FICO (Period End Closing Business Analyst)

Roche; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

At Roche, the Period End Closing Business Analyst plays a pivotal role in improving our month-end closing processes. You will leverage your technical expertise in SAP FICO and PEC solutions to implement best practices and drive improvements, ensuring seamless integration across systems while fostering a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in designing and implementing PEC solutions.
• Deep knowledge of SAP FICO and finance operations.
• Experience in a global, multicultural environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize Period End Closing solutions.
• Analyze business needs and translate them into requirements.
• Implement automation opportunities to enhance process efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP FICO

Blackline solutions

Mulesoft

Job description

At Roche, you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted, and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop, and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

Period End Closing Business Analyst will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimizing different Period End Closing solutions to meet our organization's evolving month-end closing needs. This individual will be responsible for translating complex business requirements into technical designs, ensuring seamless integration with other enterprise systems, and driving continuous improvement within the PEC solutions.

You Will Be:

• Aligned with industry best practices and organizational requirements for new features, enhancements, and deployments for the PEC solutions.
• Analyze business needs and translate them into detailed requirements for implementations and rollouts to the affiliates.
• Maintain deep knowledge of PEC tools like Blackline SmartClose, Account Reconciliation, FCC, etc., including the workflow of the entire PEC process.
• Identify integration points where data processing is required to meet business Month End Closing requirements.
• Implement automation opportunities, such as auto execution of tasks and auto certifications, to reduce manual intervention, including exploring AI capabilities.
• Drive global template implementations, process localization, and ensure compliance with financial and ICFR requirements.
• Support the business with SAP FICO general topics and integration to facilitate effective month-end closing solutions.

Who You Are :

• Minimum 8 years of experience in designing and implementing PEC solutions, with proven integration experience with enterprise applications.
• Deep knowledge of SAP FICO functionality, Blackline solutions, APIs, middleware (e.g., Mulesoft), and cloud-based architectures. Understanding of finance operations and accounting principles.
• Knowledge of finance and Period End Closing processes, with experience in a global, multicultural environment preferred. Experience in pharmaceuticals, biotech, or validated environments is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us. Over 100,000 employees worldwide are dedicated to advancing science and ensuring access to healthcare. Our efforts have helped treat over 26 million people and conduct more than 30 billion tests. We foster innovation, creativity, and high ambitions to deliver life-changing healthcare solutions.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.