ERP Functional Analyst, SAP FI/CO

Red Bull Distribution Company; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Match

Family Leave

PTO & Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Job summary

Red Bull Distribution Company is seeking a skilled IT ERP Functional Analyst to partner with Finance on SAP S/4HANA FI/CO, driving process improvements and system enhancements within a distribution/ FMCG environment.

You will support end‑to‑end finance processes, including AR, month‑end close, and data integrations, while collaborating with global IT teams and AMS partners. Strong project management and cross‑functional communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on SAP S/4HANA FI/CO experience.
• 3+ years in a functional IT role.
• Deep knowledge of finance processes in distribution (DSD).
• Strong SAP technical architecture understanding.
• Experience with HighRadius required.
• Proven project management skills.
• Exposure to SAP BW reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication for cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Finance distribution SME for SAP FI/CO projects, enhancements, and continuous improvement.
• AR processes optimization: automation, controls, and cash application improvements; integrate SAP FI/CO with SD.
• Lead project delivery from discovery to go‑live; prepare design docs and test scenarios.
• Provide Level 2/3 production support for SAP finance applications and related systems.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA FI/CO

Functional IT

DSD Finance

SAP architecture

HighRadius

Project management

SAP BW reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Bachelor’s degree in CS or Business

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or business

Tools

SAP

HighRadius

Job description

The IT ERP Functional Analyst partners closely with the Finance organization to enhance, optimize, and support finance solutions that enable efficient, scalable, and well-controlled business processes. This role combines strong functional expertise in SAP S/4HANA FI/CO with a solid understanding of core finance processes, including accounting, AP, AR, month-end close, and financial integrations. This position serves as the IT subject matter expert for key finance processes within a distribution/FMCG company. The role is responsible for driving project initiatives and system enhancements, identifying process improvement opportunities, and helping the business improve efficiency through technology, automation, and data-driven insights. Reporting to the Sr. IT Manager, Finance Applications, this position collaborates with local team and the global IT team headquartered in Austria on projects and provides hands‑on Level 2 production support.

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

FINANCE DISTRIBUTION PROCESSES

Work as the IT Subject Matter Expert (SME) for finance distribution processes, with a strong focus on project initiatives, system enhancements, and continuous improvement. Develop a strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes, including transaction flows in distributing companies executing DSD processes, accounting impacts, reconciliations, controls, and reporting. Perform hands‑on SAP S/4HANA FI/CO configuration to support business requirements. Collaborate with solution architects and cross‑functional teams to design, implement, and continuously improve our processes on SAP S/4HANA and integrated finance solutions. Manage enhancements through the full lifecycle from requirements gathering to implementation and go‑live.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Act as the IT functional analyst for Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, controls, and user experience. Analyze current AR processes and recommend enhancements to reduce manual effort, improve cash application, streamline invoicing, and strengthen collections and dispute management. Develop a strong understanding of the data flow and integration between SAP FI and SD, including customer master data, billing, revenue postings, credit/debit memos, and AR accounting entries. Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies related to AR, digital finance, analytics, and process automation, and assess their relevance to the organization. Identify and evaluate AI and intelligent automation opportunities within AR, such as cash application optimization, dispute categorization, and collections prioritization. Build working knowledge of HighRadius end‑to‑end processes, particularly in Cash Application, Collections, and Deductions, and understand how these processes integrate with SAP FI/CO.

PROJECT DELIVERY

Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements for SAP FI/CO projects and enhancements. Participate in all phases of project delivery, including discovery, fit‑gap analysis, solution design, configuration, testing, cutover, go‑live, and post go‑live support. Facilitate workshops with business stakeholders to clarify requirements and align process design. Prepare functional design documents, process flows, test scenarios, and other project documentation to support solution delivery. Support and coordinate testing activities, including unit testing, system integration testing, user acceptance testing, and defect resolution. Provide go‑live and post‑go‑live support to ensure successful deployment, smooth business transition, and timely issue resolution during stabilization.

SUPPORT

Provide hands‑on Level 2 and Level 3 production support for SAP finance applications and related systems. Troubleshoot system and process issues by analyzing transactions, configuration, master data, interfaces, and integration points across SAP modules and connected applications. Investigate, analyze, and resolve complex system issues affecting Finance users and business operations. Perform detailed root cause analysis and recommend sustainable corrective and preventive actions. Collaborate closely with internal IT teams, global/HQ teams, and AMS partners to resolve incidents, defects, and cross‑functional process issues. Maintain support documentation, knowledge articles, issue logs, and functional specifications.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with SAP S/4HANA FI/CO.
• 3+ years of experience in a functional IT role.
• In‑depth knowledge of finance processes within distribution companies (DSD).
• Strong understanding of SAP technical system architecture.
• Experience with HighRadius is required.
• Proven project management skills.
• Exposure to SAP BW reporting.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally in an international environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or business.
• SAP certification preferred.
• Project management certification preferred.

The base salary range for this position is $112,000 - 168,000 + cash incentives. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified.

Our current Benefits include: Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, 401k Match, Family Leave, PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule, Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location) Red Bull North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Red Bull Distribution Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.