Senior Analyst, SAP FI/CO

Amer Sports; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k with company match

Life insurance

Transit discounts

Paid parental leave

Casual dress

Employee product discounts

Job summary

Amer Sports in downtown Chicago is seeking a Senior Analyst, SAP FI/CO to lead finance, product costing and controlling functionalities within the SAP applications team. The role focuses on SAP FICO, coordinating requirements across global operations and working with local business units.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in SAP FICO, multiple full lifecycle implementations in ECC 6.0 or S/4Hana, and strong skills in FI/CO configuration, cost accounting and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, math, MIS, or equivalent.
• 7+ years of SAP FICO development or support in consumer products.
• Minimum three full lifecycle SAP FICO implementations in ECC 6.0 or S/4 Hana.
• Expert configuration and design in SAP ECC 6.0 and S/4 Hana.
• Experience in manufacturing in discrete and repetitive environments.
• Day-to-day support and S/4 Hana knowledge.
• Integration with MM, PP, SD modules.

Responsibilities

• Determine functional requirements for SAP FICO.
• Configure SAP FICO to meet requirements.
• Manage FICO projects, teams, and budgets when needed.
• Develop reports and enhancements with technical resources.
• Provide daily support and training to the business.
• Collaborate with plant controllers and finance department.
• Understand end-to-end finance processes and resolve issues.
• Coordinate changes with Global team on cross-brand topics.

Skills

SAP FICO

FICO configuration

S/4Hana

ECC 6.0

Finance processes

Cross-module integration

collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, math, MIS, or equivalent

Tools

SAP ECC 6.0

SAP S/4Hana

SAP FICO

Job description

Hybrid, Chicagoland

We’re looking for a Senior Analyst SAP specialized in FI and CO modules for Amer Sports’ office in downtown Chicago, Illinois.

Amer Sports is a global collective of iconic sports and outdoor brands, powered by a community of people who share a passion for authenticity, impact, and excellence. We bring together leading brands, talented teams, and a culture built on collaboration. If you’re looking for an environment where you can make an impact and grow your career, we invite you to explore the opportunity below.

This role is ideally based in the Chicagoland area, though remote-based candidates in the US are encouraged to apply as we are prioritizing candidate fit over physical location.

What You Will Be Doing

We are currently seeking a Senior Analyst, SAP FI/CO who, as part of our SAP applications team, will focus on finance, product costing and controlling functionality. The Analyst will coordinate and develop requirements between all global business operations for Amer Sports while working closely with Wilson business units locally. You will report to our Director, ESS Business Solutions for North America.

Specific Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Work with business to determine functional requirements for the system within SAP FICO
• Configure SAP FICO to meet the requirements
• Manage FICO related projects, people, time, budgets when requested
• Work with technical resources to develop reports, functions and enhancements
• Provide daily support and training requirements to the business
• Collaborate with plant controllers and finance department
• Understand finance and control end-to-end processes and proactively identify/resolve issues
• Coordinate changes with Global team on cross-brand and international topics

What You Need To Succeed

• A bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, math, MIS, or equivalent
• 7+ years of SAP FICO development / support - preferably in the consumer products industry.
• Minimum three full life cycle implementations as an SAP FICO functional analyst / lead in SAP ECC 6.0 and S/4 Hana (in recent releases 2020 or above)
• Expert level configuration and design skills in SAP ECC 6.0 and S/4 Hana (in recent releases 2020 or above)
• ECC 6.0:
• FI skills: AP, AR, GL, Banking, fixed assets
• CO skills: Cost center accounting, profit center accounting, production costing (make-to-order, make-to-stock), profitability analysis, report painter, and report writer
• S/4 Hana:
• FI skills: Understanding of S/4 Hana new architecture - Universal Journal, various ledgers, currencies & document splitting concepts, AP, AR, GL, Banking, fixed assets.
• CO skills: Overhead management (CCA, IO), margin analysis, material ledger, multiple valuations, production costing (make-to-order, make-to-stock) and knowledge of various new functionalities within S/4 Hana FICO
• Manufacturing experience in both discrete and repetitive environment
• Knowledge and experience to handle day to day support with SAP S/4 Hana
• Integration knowledge with other SAP modules MM, PP & SD
• A collaborative way of working, contributing to shared progress within a team

What We Consider a Plus

• ECC 6.0:
• FI skills: Vertex & credit card processing
• Knowledge in Variant configuration, fashion and retail operations

What’s In It For You

At Amer Sports, you’ll be part of a global community of people who care about what they do and how they do it. Across our teams and brands, we are driven by ambition, collaboration, and a shared purpose of elevating the world through sport.

Benefits & Compensation

• Medical, dental and vision
• 401k with company match
• Life insurance
• Pre-tax transit discounts
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Smart casual dress
• Employee product benefits: Enjoy access to employee discounts on quality products from our iconic brands.

A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is $125,000 - $170,000 at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education, geographic location, and/or training. Please note that the range reflects the base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program.

What to expect from the recruitment process

• CV screening: Every CV is reviewed by a human.
• Phone screening: A conversation with Amer Sports’ HR manager to discuss the role, our organization, and your expectations.
• Interviews: Usually 2–4 rounds, including interviews with the hiring manager and prospective team.
• Case studies or assessments: Your role may require practical tests, such as presentations or case studies.
• Feedback and decision: We aim to provide feedback throughout the process.

Interested?

Please submit your application via the application form. CVs sent by email will not be considered or processed.

If you have any questions or need clarification at any stage of the application process or during your journey with us, please don\'t hesitate to reach out to [e-mail] (HR). Apply and join us in striving for excellence at each step!