Sr IT Business Systems Analyst - SAP Finance

MKS Instruments; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package (health

12 paid holidays, 15 vacation days

Job summary

MKS Instruments is seeking a Senior SAP FICO Analyst to lead global SAP FI/CO implementations and ongoing support. You will bridge business requirements with SAP system architecture and work to ensure compliant, timely financial reporting across multi-entity environments.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of SAP FI/CO experience, strong communication skills, and willingness to work European time zones. Onsite in Andover, MA with relocation not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Commerce/Finance with MBA or CA preferred.
• 5+ years of SAP FI/CO, Treasury, and tax experience.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; able to work independently.
• Willing to work aligned to European time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP FICO design and rollout across global/regional projects.
• Configure SAP FI components: GL, AP, AR, Treasury, Tax, Audit.
• Configure SAP CO: cost center, profit center, internal orders, COPA, product costing.
• Support SAP PS cost flow and settlement processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and IT for testing and training.
• Manage a large SAP FICO project to meet timelines and budgets.
• Integrate with third-party apps like VIM, Kofax, Coupa, HFM.

Skills

SAP FICO design

SAP FI configuration

Bank configuration

Payment file setup

Bank protocols

Treasury

Tax

Audit processes

Cost Center Accounting

Profit Center Accounting

Internal Orders

Product Costing & Controlling

COPA

SAP PS integration

Requirements gathering

Project management

VIM integration

Kofax

Coupa

HFM

Middleware

SAP FICO project oversight

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Commerce/Finance

Master of Commerce / MBA

CA certification

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

ABAP debugging

Interface design

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Senior Business Systems Analyst at MKS, you will have deep knowledge of SAP Finance (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules, strong functional and technical understanding, and proven experience in end-to-end implementations, rollouts, and support projects.

You Will Make an Impact By

We are seeking a result-driven SAP FICO professional with extensive experience in financial accounting, project accounting, and SAP ERP implementations. The ideal candidate will bring strong functional and operational expertise across SAP FI modules (GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting) along with hands‑on experience in Project Accounting and Revenue Recognition & Reporting. This role requires a finance subject matter expert (SME) who can bridge business requirements with SAP system architecture, support complex multi‑entity operations, ensure statutory compliance, and deliver accurate financial reporting in multi‑geography environments (USA, Europe, APAC).

Skills You Bring:

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP FICO solutions across global and regional projects.
• Execute configuration and support activities across SAP FI components, including:
  • General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Bank Configuration, Payment File Setup, Bank Communication Protocols (e.g., EBICS, SWIFT), Treasury, Tax, and Audit Processes.
• Execute SAP CO configuration and support in:
  • Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Product Cost Planning & Controlling, COPA
• Ensure proper integration and provide support for finance‑related aspects of SAP Project System (PS), particularly in cost flow and settlement processes.
• Work closely with business stakeholders and Business Relationship Managers to gather requirements and align SAP solutions with business goals.
• Manage a large SAP FICO project ensuring timely delivery and high‑quality outcomes.
• Support and integrate with third‑party applications including VIM, Kofax, Coupa, HFM, tax engines, and middleware platforms.
• Oversee and contribute to SAP‑related projects from initiation through closure, ensuring alignment with timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with IT teams and business users for testing, documentation, and user training.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Finance or Master of Commerce, MBA, CA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience, with strong business and functional knowledge of SAP FI/CO, Treasury and tax application.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and balance project delivery with support needs.
• Willing to work aligned to European time zones.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience working on SAP S/4HANA platforms.
• Certification in SAP FI or SAP CO module.
• Familiarity with interface design, ABAP debugging and technical trouble shooting.

This position is onsite and candidates must be within commutable distance to Andover MA. Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

We are interested in qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States and will not be sponsoring work visas for this position at this time.

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary Pay Range: $88,000 - $147,000 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.
• Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].
• Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].