Senior Analyst, Financial Systems-ERP

Messer Americas; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Disability and Life Insurance

Job summary

Messer Americas is seeking a Senior Financial Systems Analyst to optimize SAP and related finance systems, drive automation and AI-enabled improvements across finance functions.

The role collaborates with Finance leadership, IT, and Data teams to transform processes, enhance controls, and improve reporting and decision-making. 7+ years of SAP experience and strong collaboration skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelorhes degree in finance or related field.
• 7+ years experience with SAP ERP and finance tech.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and optimize SAP/ECC-S4 and related finance apps.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end close activities and data integrity.
• Design automated workflows with Power Automate and ServiceNow.
• Partner with stakeholders to redesign processes and drive efficiency.
• Ensure controls, documentation, and training materials.

Skills

SAP FI expertise

SAP CO expertise

Financial close & reporting

Data governance & reconciliation

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelorhes degree in finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or related field

Tools

SAP ECC/S4

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

Blackline

ServiceNow

Microsoft Power Automate

Microsoft Copilot / AI Builder

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Financial Systems Analyst is part of the Finance Controller teams and serves as the primary liaison across Finance leadership teams, IT, Data, and other areas within the organization. This role is responsible for supporting, optimizing, and transforming Finance technology platforms, including SAP, financial close and reporting systems, automation solutions, and emerging AI technologies. The position combines deep expertise in financial systems and accounting processes with a passion for continuous improvement, automation, and digital transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, controls, reporting, and business decision-making. The ideal candidate possesses strong SAP Finance systems expertise, understands accounting and financial processes.

Why Messer?

Messer is the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on. The true strength of Messer is our people—at every level and in every role. Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care. Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Systems Administration & Support

• Support and maintain financial systems including SAP ECC/S4, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), SAP CO-PA, SAP PM, ECCS, Blackline, ServiceNow, and related applications.
• Coordinate and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring system reliability and data integrity.
• Troubleshoot system, interface, reporting, and data-processing issues and drive timely resolution.
• Manage Finance system security, user provisioning, and role-based access controls.
• Manage financial master data governance, including cost centers, profit centers, internal orders, hierarchies, and reporting structures.
• Ensure financial systems operate reliably, securely, and in accordance with internal controls and audit requirements.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across Finance systems.
• Manage data validation, reconciliation, and governance initiatives.

Finance Transformation & Process Improvement

• Design, build, and support automated workflows using such tools as ServiceNow, Blackline, Microsoft Power Automate and related technologies.
• Automate approvals, notifications, reconciliations, data validations, report distribution, and system monitoring activities.
• Partner with business stakeholders to redesign inefficient processes and improve operational effectiveness.
• Ensure automation solutions are documented, controlled, scalable, and maintainable.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort through automation, analytics, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Assist with evaluation and deployment of technologies such as Microsoft Copilot, AI Builder, and intelligent workflow automation tools.
• Participate in Finance transformation projects focused on automation, analytics, reporting modernization, AI, and operational efficiency.

Business Partnership & Project Delivery

• Function as the liaison between Finance, IT, Shared Services, and external vendors.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Support system implementations, upgrades, testing, change management, and user training.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, process documentation, technical specifications, and training materials.
• Lead small-to-medium projects and contribute to larger Finance transformation initiatives.

Required Skills

• Strong SAP FI expertise including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, and Finance Processes.
• Strong SAP CO expertise including Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, Internal Orders, and Profitability Analysis.
• Understanding of SAP integration with MM, SD, and CO-PA.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial close, reporting, planning, and accounting processes.
• Experience troubleshooting complex systems, interfaces, reporting, and data issues.
• Effective communication, documentation, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
• Experience with Blackline, ServiceNow, and financial close automation tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate.
• Exposure to Microsoft Copilot, AI Builder, or other AI-enabled business solutions.
• Experience troubleshooting complex systems, data, and reporting issues.
• Experience supporting Shared Service or multinational finance organizations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience supporting Finance systems, SAP ERP environments, and financial technology platforms.

The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $146,000. Messer provides medical, dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance and paid time off as well as other voluntary benefits, such as, long term disability in accordance with the terms and conditions of these Plans. Employees are eligible to enroll in Messer’s 401(k) Plan. Employees may be eligible to participate in the company’s bonus program.

About Messer

Messer’s safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another. We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization – the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different.