Senior IT Business Analyst Finance ( SAP ECC/S4)

Jacklinksproteinsnacks; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Pension scheme

Lunch and snacks

Commuting allowance

Team activities

Job summary

Jack Link's EMEA in Amsterdam is hiring a Senior Business Analyst Finance to lead SAP FI/CO initiatives and support the ERP transformation to S/4HANA. You will partner with Finance, Process Owners, and IT to translate business needs into scalable SAP finance solutions.

Based in Amsterdam, you report to the Head of IT EMEA. The role combines analysis, design, testing, data migration, and cross-functional collaboration to improve Record to Report, P2P, and O2C processes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in SAP Finance/Controlling in analyst or related role.
• Hands-on SAP FI/CO configuration and testing support.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Own analysis, design, and delivery of IT Finance solutions.
• Translate requirements into functional specs and liaise between IT and business.
• Configure and optimize SAP FI/CO across GL, AP, AR, FA, CO, and PA.

Skills

SAP FI/CO

S/4HANA

Business Analysis

Finance processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering/Finance

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Certification

Job description

Make a difference by becoming part of the No. 1 protein snack manufacturer worldwide as Senior Business Analyst Finance at Jack Link's EMEA.

Our spacious and modern EMEA HQ is located in the vibrant Amsterdam, and includes a highly international team, with more than 25 different nationalities. Our EMEA team is committed to continuing its impressive EMEA expansion, one bite at a time, and becoming the regional leader in branded protein snacks.

This position is based in Amsterdam, and you will be reporting to the Head of IT EMEA.

In this role, you will lead and support technology-enabled improvements across Finance, with a focus on SAP Financial Accounting and Controlling. You will partner with Finance & Accounting, Business Process Owners, systems integrators, and Local and global technology teams to translate business needs into scalable SAP finance solutions as Jack Link's advances its global S/4HANA ERP transformation from SAP ECC.

The combined tasks and duties that must be performed to reach the results in a role successfully.

• Own the analysis, design, and delivery of IT solutions and process improvements for Finance, including Record to Report and finance touchpoints across Procure to Pay and Order to Cash.
• Translate stakeholder requirements into detailed functional and technical specifications and act as the liaison between IT and EMEA business teams.
• Analyze, configure, and optimize SAP FI/CO solutions covering general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting, cost center accounting, and profitability analysis.
• Implement enhancements aligned with business goals, user requirements, internal controls, and the wider SAP S/4HANA landscape.
• Partner with the systems integrator to define requirements, set expectations, and hold project and SI resources accountable for quality and timely delivery.
• Guide integrations between SAP Finance, SD, MM, PP, banking interfaces, and other business-critical financial systems.
• Oversee testing, defect management, status reporting, financial data cleansing, validation, reconciliation, and SAP data migration activities.
• Act as the escalation point for complex production issues affecting month-end and year-end close.
• Monitor performance and user feedback, apply SAP best practices, propose improvements, and provide technical support and training to end users

EU Citizenship and/or valid work permit is required. Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this position . All applications must be submitted in English, as it is the company's corporate language.

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Certified in SAP Finance/Controlling, S4 Certifications in FI/Co are preferred.

At least 8 years of experience as an SAP Systems Analyst, Business Analyst, or similar role, with a strong focus on SAP Finance (FI/CO).

Hands-on SAP FI/CO configuration expertise is mandatory, including requirements analysis, solution configuration, testing support, and troubleshooting.

Solid understanding of end-to-end finance and accounting processes, including general ledger, payables, receivables, fixed assets, cost accounting, and period-end close.

Experience leading system upgrades, integrations, and enhancements and managing the full testing life cycle.

Experience working with systems integrators, vendor partners, and third-party managed service providers.

SAP ECC and S/4HANA Finance, Universal Journal, SAP certification, financial reporting, consolidation, treasury, consumer packaged goods, technology, consulting, or global ERP transformation experience is preferred.

Our benefits

• At Link Snacks , you'll find a competitive compensation and benefits package that supports performance, flexibility, and employee well-being!
• A competitive salary and excellent bonus scheme (above market)
• In addition to public holidays, you will benefit from 27 days of paid annual leave to rest, recharge, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Hybrid working model, because we believe the future of work is based on a modern, adaptable, and agile workplace culture. 3 days from our office in Amsterdam and 2 home office days.
• Pension Scheme, we support your long-term financial well-being through a company-supported pension plan.
• Lunch on Mondays and nutritious snacks and fruit throughout the week
• Work from home allowance & commuting allowance, to help cover your travel costs between home and the office.
• You will be part of a vibrant, dynamic, and international team! Throughout the year, we organize a variety of team activities and initiatives designed to strengthen collaboration, encourage knowledge sharing, and foster a strong sense of belonging.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Link Snacks provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race,