Sr. SAP Business Analyst- FI/CP

blueStone; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic Benefits and Compensation Program

Excellent working environment

Cross functional sales opportunities

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Sr. SAP Business Analyst to serve as the primary liaison between functional areas and IT. This role requires strong SAP Finance and Controlling expertise, analytical skills, and project management abilities. Responsibilities include developing technical solutions and coaching power users. Ideal candidates are self-starters with excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $125,000 to $150,000 for the first year.

Qualifications

• In-depth functional and configuration experience in SAP modules, preferably ECC 6.0.
• Ability to quickly identify problems and gather relevant information.
• Pro-active self-starter who sets high standards.

Responsibilities

• Gathering requirements and project prioritization.
• Developing solutions using standard or custom SAP functionality.
• Troubleshooting system issues and analyzing processes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Coaching and Mentoring

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business processes or computer technology

Tools

SAP Finance and Controlling

Vertex

Open Text

Invoice Center

Job description

blueStone Executive Search has a distinct focus on recruiting IT professionals with an emphasis on the areas of leadership, business transformation and enterprise.

Are you looking for a growing industry in which you can build a rewarding long‑term career with an organization that has seen 40% growth year over year.

We are currently looking for outside sales Business Development Executives with backgrounds in IT Search, IT Recruiting, or Outside IT Software Sales. If you are in IT sales and are confident in your sales abilities,then thisopportunity may be for you.

Job Description

The Sr. SAP Business Analyst is the primary liaison between the functional areas and Information Technology. This role supports the business by analyzing business needs, solidifying requirements, provides troubleshooting of issues, trains power users, participates in prioritization, and develops solutions, often of very high complexity. Must have a strong understanding of how the SAP module they are supporting interacts with the other SAP modules. Will often be called upon to design non-standard solutions to accommodate requirements that aren’t addressed by standard SAP functionality.

Responsibilities

• Liaison to Business – gathering requirements, project prioritization;
• System Design – taking requirements and developing solutions using standard or custom SAP functionality
• Developing Technical Solutions – Configuration, documentation, testing; writing functional requirements for custom development.
• Problem Solving – troubleshooting system issues, analyzing processes, recommending course of action;
• Coaching/Mentoring/Training – power user training and coaching, mentoring of other SAP Business Analysts;
• Business/Process Knowledge – develop understanding of core areas
• Project Management – planning, support business case analysis, organize priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis on business processes and/or computer technology;
• In depth functional and configuration experience in the Finance and Controlling SAP Modules, preferably on Release ECC 6.0.
• Analytical Skills must include the ability to quickly identify problems, gather relevant information, determine the root causes, and make recommendations regarding solutions;
• Pro‑active, self‑starter who sets high standards for him/herself and for staff;
• Use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods in guiding/influencing others towards achieving outcomes;
• Must have Project Management skills and be able to create project plans;
• Excellent coaching, listening, presentation, and interpersonal skills;
• Continually develop SAP technical expertise to support business functions;
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user‑friendly language;
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high‑pressure environment.
• Understanding of integration points between SAP Finance and Controlling and other areas including Sales and Distribution, Materials Management, and Production Planning.
  Experience in Vertex, Open Text and Invoice Center is a plus.

Additional Information

We offer the following to our Business Development Executives

• Fantastic Benefits and Compensation Program
• Excellent working environment
• Cross functional sales opportunities
• $125,000-$150,000 realistic first year compensation