SAP Business Process Architect - Functional Analyst

Aimbridge Hospitality; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm is seeking an experienced SAP Business Process Architect / Functional Analyst based in Plano, TX, to support business transformation initiatives. This full-time position requires a strong understanding of SAP FI/CO, business process design, and integration within SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud. The role demands excellent project management and communication skills, with the potential for leading user training and change management efforts. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in related roles and ideally possess SAP-related certifications.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of experience in SAP functional or business process roles focused on FI/CO.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud is preferred.
• Understanding of SAP administration and role management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize process flows across finance and accounting.
• Coordinate with central and corporate accounting teams and business process owners.
• Manage user training and UAT during system enhancements.

Skills

SAP FI/CO functions

Business process design

SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data migration

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or related field

Master's or MBA

Tools

SAP

Job description

SAP Business Process Architect - Functional Analyst

SAP Business Process Architect / Functional Analyst

Location: Plano, TX (4 days onsite/ 1 day hybrid)

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced SAP Business Process Architect / Functional Analyst to support business transformation initiatives and drive efficiency across our SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of SAP FI/CO functions and features, business process design, and integration with managed services and implementation partners. This role acts as the liaison between Business, IT, and Corporate Accounting to ensure process optimization, change management, and successful release planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Process Architecture: Design, document, and optimize end-to-end process flows across finance and accounting. Ensure alignment between business requirements and SAP functionality.
• Project Leadership: Serve as Business PM to coordinate with central and corporate accounting teams, business process owners, IT, and system implementation partners. Support release planning, regression testing, and go-live activities.
• Liaison Role: Act as the bridge between Business and IT / managed services teams, ensuring clear communication, requirement translation, and issue resolution.
• Change Management: Lead user training, UAT testing, and communication during system enhancements and upgrades.
• SAP Public Cloud: Oversee public cloud upgrades, release management, and regression testing with users to ensure business continuity.
• SAP Administration: Support SAP user access, role assignments, and overall governance activities.
• Data Management: Coordinate data migration, SAP template alignment, and integration with other systems.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with stakeholders across all levels of the organization to ensure process transparency, accountability, and adoption.
• Documentation: Maintain process documentation, test scripts, and functional specifications to ensure audit readiness and business clarity.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field. Master’s or MBA is a plus.

Certification

• CPA or Chartered Accountant
• SAP-related functional certifications

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in SAP functional or business process roles, with a focus on FI/CO.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross‑functional projects and collaborate with IT, Accounting, and external partners.

Technical Skills

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud upgrade/release cycles.
• Strong understanding of SAP FI/CO functionality and related integration points.
• Experience with SAP template management, data migration, and system integration.
• Knowledge of SAP role administration and access management.
• Proven ability to document processes and drive change effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of SAP regression testing frameworks and business validation processes.
• Familiarity with finance transformation projects and shared services models.
• Exposure to hospitality, consumer services, or similar industries.
• Experience coordinating multiple vendors or managed service providers.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Information Technology

Industries

• Hospitality and Hotels and Motels