SAP - Princ BA, Group Reporting

The Planet Group; Bedford (MA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus for non-local hires

Job summary

A growing Life Sciences company seeks a Sr. SAP Group Reporting Business Analyst to optimize processes in a complex SAP S/4HANA environment. This hybrid role demands extensive SAP FICO experience and skills in Group Reporting and consolidations. Ideal candidates will lead functionality, support audits, and engage with finance teams. Competitive salary ranging from $135,000 to $150,000 plus bonuses and equity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP FICO experience, including full lifecycle and support.
• Experience designing and configuring Group Reporting, Intercompany, AR & AP in SAP S/4HANA Cloud.
• Deep knowledge of consolidation methods and U.S. GAAP standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional support and optimization for Group Reporting in SAP S/4HANA Cloud.
• Partner with Finance and IT to deliver scalable solutions for global acquisitions.
• Support Local and Group close processes with validation rules.

Skills

SAP FICO experience (10+ years)

Group Reporting design and configuration (5+ years)

Knowledge of U.S. GAAP

Excellent communication skills

Regulated industry experience

Job description

Sr. SAP Group Reporting Business Analyst

Location: MA (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite). Relocation considered; remote candidate for east coast permitted.

Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Salary: $135,000 – $150,000 base + bonus + equity

Industry: Life Sciences

Join a growing and fast‑paced Life Sciences company as a Sr. SAP Group Reporting Analyst — supporting a complex SAP S/4HANA environment post‑implementation. This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of finance and IT, can drive continuous improvement, and is comfortable owning process enhancements in a regulated industry.

What You’ll Do

• Lead functional support and optimization for Group Reporting, Intercompany (I/C), AR, and AP in SAP S/4HANA Cloud
• Configure and maintain consolidation processes including Group Structure management, intercompany elimination, and goodwill calculations
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, and IT to gather requirements and deliver scalable solutions for global acquisitions and integrations
• Manage data collection and monitoring processes — including Universal Journal releases and flexible upload capabilities
• Configure currency translation, versioning, manual adjustments, and elimination rules
• Support Local and Group close processes with flexible validation rules
• Lead workshops, documentation, testing (UAT, integration, regression), and training initiatives
• Act as the primary liaison between Finance business users and SAP technical teams
• Participate in quarterly, semi‑annual, and yearly SOX/ITGC audit tasks
• Maintain workflows and drive continuous improvement across the Finance function

What You Need To Bring

• 10+ years SAP FICO experience (full lifecycle + support)
• 5+ years hands‑on experience designing and configuring Group Reporting, Intercompany, AR & AP in SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAC
• Deep knowledge of consolidation methods (Equity Method, purchase method, minority interest calculation)
• Experience with Group hierarchy setup, FS item mapping, and master data consolidation fields
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and IFRS standards
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate business needs into technical requirements
• Regulated industry experience (SOX, GXP, Life Sciences, pharma/biotech preferred)
• Familiarity with GAMP and 21 CFR Part 11 guidelines

Quick Notes

• Hybrid role (must be onsite 2–3 days/week)
• No formal relocation; sign‑on bonus may be considered for non‑local hires

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