Business Analyst, SAP FICO

Allied Mineral Products; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401K

Profit sharing

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Allied Mineral Products in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Business Analyst, SAP FICO to support our Finance and Accounting Department. The role focuses on configuring and optimizing SAP FI/CO modules within a global manufacturing environment.

You will gather requirements, design functional specs, run tests, provide production support, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams including SAP Basis and ABAP. Domestic/international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business needs and map to SAP FI/CO solutions.
• Configure SAP FI components: GL, AP, AR, asset accounting, and bank.
• Configure SAP CO components: cost centers, internal orders, profit centers, product costing.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and user acceptance test plans.
• Provide Level 2/3 production support for SAP FICO issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Documentation

Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP FICO

GL/AP/AR/Asset

CO (Cost centers/Orders)

S/4HANA

Excel

Job description

Allied Mineral Products is a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide. We are seeking a Business Analyst, SAP FICO to support our Finance and Accounting Department in our Columbus, Ohio location to support the global business.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

Business Process Analysis & Requirements Gathering

• Partner with finance and controlling stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into SAP solutions.
• Conduct workshops and interviews to gather detailed functional requirements for FI and CO processes.
• Document business process flows, use cases, and functional specifications.

SAP Configuration & Solution Design

• Configure SAP FI components including GL, AP, AR, asset accounting, and bank accounting.
• Configure SAP CO components such as cost centers, internal orders, profit centers, and product costing.
• Design and implement enhancements using SAP best practices and custom development where necessary.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Develop and execute unit, integration, and user acceptance test plans.
• Validate system changes against business requirements and ensure defect resolution.
• Support regression testing during upgrades and patch deployments.

Production Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide Level 2/3 support for SAP FICO issues, including root cause analysis and resolution.
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with SAP Basis and ABAP teams for technical issue resolution.

Project Management & Change Control

• Lead or participate in small to medium-sized SAP projects, including rollout, upgrades, and process improvements.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure compliance with change control procedures and documentation standards.

Documentation & Training

• Create and maintain functional documentation including configuration guides, process maps, and training materials.
• Deliver training sessions and workshops for end-users and super users.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Stay current with SAP S/4HANA innovations, Fiori apps, and industry trends.
• Recommend process improvements and system enhancements to drive efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience with SAP FICO modules in a corporate or industrial setting.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA preferred; ECC experience acceptable with strong functional expertise.
• Proven ability to convert business requirements into functional designs and user stories.
• Exposure to cross-functional IT domains such as QA, infrastructure, and enterprise architecture.
• SAP FI or CO certification preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
• Proficiency in SAP configuration, data analysis, and reporting tools (e.g., SAP Fiori, SAP GUI, Excel).
• Willingness to work flexible hours during critical project phases.
• Onsite presence required; hybrid work policy allows up to 2 remote days per week (subject to approval).
• Domestic and international travel may be required for project rollouts and support.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Pay
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement plan with 25% annual company contribution
• 401K program
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick Days, Holidays
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision programs
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term, and Long-Term disability

Allied Mineral Products Holding, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.