Sr SAP IT Analyst - Finance (Remote - US)

Belden Inc.; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Belden Inc. is looking for a Senior SAP IT Analyst - Finance to optimize SAP S/4 solutions in Carmel, Indiana. The role involves managing finance processes and leading systems migrations from legacy ERPs. Responsibilities include requirements definition, project management, and collaboration across multiple teams.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in SAP finance, effective communication skills, and the ability to lead complex projects in a collaborative environment. Frequent travel (15-20%) is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field; a master's or MBA is preferred.
• 10+ years of IT leadership experience within SAP, including finance integration.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration.
• Proven problem-solving capabilities in financial data integration issues.
• Ability to manage complex SAP projects and mentor team members.
• Ability to travel 15-20%.

Responsibilities

• Manage SAP S/4 implementation and drive Finance process improvements.
• Collaborate with teams for successful migration from legacy ERP to SAP S/4.
• Define business requirements and technical specifications.
• Develop testing and quality assurance plans for system reliability.
• Execute change management strategies for smooth transitions.

Job description

Overview

Innovation Starts With You. Propel your career at Belden, where innovation creates possibilities—for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve. We connect people, information, and ideas to solve the world’s most complex connectivity challenges, turning curiosity into meaningful impact. Here, you’ll take on work that challenges you, supports your growth, and empowers you to shape what’s next. You’ll collaborate with global teams, gain diverse perspectives, and contribute to solutions that extend beyond our business—creating value in the world around us. Together, we are shaping the future of digitization and paving the way for the next generation of innovation.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior SAP IT Analyst - Finance with expertise in SAP Finance to manage processes, and a proven track record of working with SAP S/4, including the implementation of S/4 from legacy ERP systems. As a Senior SAP IT Analyst you will be responsible for optimizing technology solutions related to the end-to-end Finance to Manage process within SAP S/4 Fiori environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Order to Cash, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Logistics, multiple IT organizations and 3rd party systems to align technology strategies with overall business objectives to drive successful S/4 full cycle implementation projects.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: continuous process improvement, innovation, and leveraging best practices. Oversee professional employees or supervise teams to achieve complex technical initiatives. Lead delivery streams, manage projects, and engage with 3rd party technology teams daily.
• Technical leadership: partner with multiple internal/external teams to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with standards. Understand and communicate technical dependencies, risks, and trade-offs. Guide teams through technical decision-making while balancing business priorities. Develop and/or review deliverables. Lead SAP initiatives, influence business and technical stakeholders, and drive solutions across cross-functional teams.
• SAP S/4 Implementation: drive the implementation of SAP S/4 for Finance and Controlling processes with multiple integrations with 3rd party applications, project planning, implementation, testing, training and end user support.
• Legacy ERP Migration: collaborate with multiple business and IT teams to help define and support a comprehensive roadmap and strategy for migrating from legacy ERP systems to SAP S/4, using Central Finance approach and data.
• Requirements Definition: work closely with key stakeholders to gather and document business requirements for SAP Finance and Controlling, ensuring the successful translation of business needs into technical specifications for the SAP S/4 implementation project.
• Reporting and Analytics: help define and implement reporting and analytics capabilities within SAP S/4 embedded analytics and SAC and our business intelligence system to meet business requirements.
• Testing and Quality Assurance: develop and execute comprehensive testing and quality assurance plans to ensure the reliability and accuracy of SAP S/4 implementation for all of Finance and Controlling processes, including system performance, data integrity, and end-to-end process testing.
• Change Management: execute change management strategies to facilitate the smooth transition from legacy ERP systems to SAP S/4, including training programs, communication plans, and user adoption initiatives.

Required Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. A master’s degree or MBA is highly preferred.
• Extensive hands on experience (10+ years) in IT leadership within SAP space, including functions such as General Ledger with Central Finance integration, Accounts Payable and Receivables, Indirect Taxes, Credit Management, Cash Application, Electronic Bank Statement and integration with Tax Engines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including sales, customer service, logistics, and finance teams.
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex financial data integration issues and drive process improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead SAP initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and delivering results within deadlines.
• Proven ability to take independent ownership of complex SAP projects, prioritize competing demands, and deliver results in a collaborative environment.
• Proven ability to mentor team members, share best practices, and contribute to the development of SAP capabilities within the organization.
• Experience in SAP S/4 core modules, Taxes and integration with multiple workstreams. Preferred experience in Central Finance and integration with applications like High Radius and Vertex.
• Professional certifications such as SAP certifications, specifically in FI/CO, and relevant IT certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP) and SAP cFIN are a plus.
• Must be able to travel 15 -20%

Note: These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.