Amer Sports Senior Analyst, SAP FI/CO

Amer Sports; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401k with company match

Life insurance

Pre-tax transit discounts

Paid parental leave

Smart casual dress

Employee product benefits

Job summary

Amer Sports is seeking a Senior Analyst SAP FI/CO to join the SAP applications team in the Chicago area. The role centers on finance, product costing and controlling within SAP FI/CO, ECC 6.0 and S/4 Hana, coordinating requirements across global operations and reporting to the Director, ESS Business Solutions for North America.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in SAP FICO, multiple full life cycle implementations, and strong collaboration with finance and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, math, MIS, or equivalent.
• 7+ years of SAP FICO development / support in consumer products.
• Minimum three full life cycle implementations as SAP FICO functional analyst/lead in ECC 6.0 and S/4 Hana (2020+).
• Expert level configuration and design skills in ECC 6.0 and S/4 Hana (2020+).
• ECC 6.0 FI: AP, AR, GL, Banking, fixed assets; CO: cost centers, profit centers, production costing, profitability analysis.
• S/4 Hana FI: Universal Journal, ledgers, currencies; CO: overhead management, margin analysis, material ledger, multiple valuations.

Responsibilities

• Determine functional requirements for the system within SAP FICO.
• Configure SAP FICO to meet requirements.
• Manage FICO projects including people, time, budgets.
• Work with technical resources to develop reports and enhancements.
• Provide daily support and training to the business.
• Collaborate with plant controllers and finance department.
• Understand end-to-end finance and control processes and resolve issues.
• Coordinate changes with Global team on cross-brand topics.

Skills

SAP FICO

FICO configuration

FICO functional lead

Finance end-to-end processes

Cross-functional collaboration

ECC 6.0 / S/4 Hana knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, math, MIS, or equivalent

Tools

SAP FICO

SAP ECC 6.0

S/4 HANA

Job description

Hybrid, Chicagoland

We're looking for a Senior Analyst SAP specialized in FI and CO modules for Amer Sports' office in downtown Chicago, Illinois.

Amer Sports is a global collective of iconic sports and outdoor brands, powered by a community of people who share a passion for authenticity, impact, and excellence. We bring together leading brands, talented teams, and a culture built on collaboration. If you're looking for an environment where you can make an impact and grow your career, we invite you to explore the opportunity below.

This role is ideally based in the Chicagoland area, though remote-based candidates in the US are encouraged to apply as we are prioritizing candidate fit over physical location.

What you will be doing:

We are currently seeking a Senior Analyst, SAP FI/CO who, as part of our SAP applications team, will focus on finance, product costing and controlling functionality. The Analyst will coordinate and develop requirements between all global business operations for Amer Sports while working closely with Wilson business units locally. You will report to our Director, ESS Business Solutions for North America.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work with business to determine functional requirements for the system within SAP FICO
• Configure SAP FICO to meet the requirements
• Manage FICO related projects, people, time, budgets when requested
• Work with technical resources to develop reports, functions and enhancements
• Provide daily support and training requirements to the business
• Collaborate with plant controllers and finance department
• Understand finance and control end-to-end processes and proactively identify/resolve issues
• Coordinate changes with Global team on cross-brand and international topics

What you need to succeed:

• A bachelor's degree in business, computer science, math, MIS, or equivalent
• 7+ years of SAP FICO development / support - preferably in the consumer products industry.
• Minimum three full life cycle implementations as an SAP FICO functional analyst / lead in SAP ECC 6.0 and S/4 Hana (in recent releases 2020 or above)
• Expert level configuration and design skills in SAP ECC 6.0 and S/4 Hana (in recent releases 2020 or above)
• ECC 6.0:
  • FI skills: AP, AR, GL, Banking, fixed assets
  • CO skills: Cost center accounting, profit center accounting, production costing (make-to-order, make-to-stock), profitability analysis, report painter, and report writer
• S/4 Hana:
  • FI skills: Understanding of S/4 Hana new architecture - Universal Journal, various ledgers, currencies & document splitting concepts, AP, AR, GL, Banking, fixed assets.
  • CO skills: Overhead management (CCA, IO), margin analysis,material ledger, multiple valuations, production costing (make-to-order, make-to-stock) and knowledge of various new functionalities within S/4 Hana FICO
• Manufacturing experience in both discrete and repetitive environment
• Knowledge and experience to handle day to day support with SAP S/4 Hana
• Integration knowledge with other SAP modules MM, PP & SD
• A collaborative way of working, contributing to shared progress within a team

What we consider a plus:

• ECC 6.0:
  • FI skills: Vertex & credit card processing
• Knowledge in Variant configuration, fashion and retail operations

What's in it for you:

At Amer Sports, you'll be part of a global community of people who care about what they do and how they do it. Across our teams and brands, we are driven by ambition, collaboration, and a shared purpose of elevating the world through sport.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Medical, dental and vision
• 401k with company match
• Life insurance
• Pre-tax transit discounts
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Smart casual dress
• Employee product benefits: Enjoy access to employee discounts on quality products from our iconic brands.

A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is $125,000 - $170,000 atthe time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education, geographic location, and/or training. Please note that the range reflects the base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program.

What to expect from the recruitment process

• CV screening: Every CV is reviewed by a human.
• Phone screening: A conversation with Amer Sports' HR manager to discuss the role, our organization, and your expectations.
• Interviews: Usually 2-4 rounds, including interviews with the hiring manager and prospective team.
• Case studies or assessments: Your role may require practical tests, such as presentations or case studies.
• Feedback and decision: We aim to provide feedback throughout the process.

Employment type: Full Time

Contact:

Location: Chicago, IL 60601, US

Amer Sports is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.