Business Systems Analyst-FI/CO (Kent, OH, US, 44240)

Position Overview:

The IT SAP FI-CO Business Analyst bridges the gap between business needs and technology teams, analyzing, documenting, and improving IT systems to boost efficiency. They act as liaisons, translating business goals into technical solutions, conducting cost/benefit analyses, and overseeing implementation to align technology with organizational strategy.

The IT SAP FI-CO Business Analyst assesses information technology systems and makes suggestions for how they can better meet business needs. Their duties include refining the roles and responsibilities of IT professionals on their team, creating implementation requirements and developing IT plans with collaborators.

Responsibilities:

The IT SAP FI-CO Business Analyst is responsible for providing SAP configuration and production support for systems related activities for SAP FI/CO Module; coordinating projects with management, users, and vendors; serves as a project leader, with overall responsibility for project implementation; client support includes continual analysis of departmental systems with focus on adding value to all processes; produces training for new processes; other duties as assigned:

• Attention to Detail: Strong analytical skills to create reports and offer recommendations.
• Project Management: The ability to manage multiple projects from beginning to completion
• Communication: Good written and verbal communication skills are crucial for working with all collaborators.
• Teamwork: Must have the ability to understand the team’s challenges and develop solutions.

The IT SAP FI-CO Business Analyst focuses on improving how the organization operates, making sure IT solutions deliver real results. Their main responsibilities include:

• Identify needs: Understand goals and challenges.
• Analyze processes: Review systems and data for improvements.
• Recommend solutions: Suggest better tools, strategies, or workflows.
• Define requirements: Turn needs into clear instructions for teams.
• Support implementation: Help test and launch new solutions.
• Evaluate outcomes: Measure results and suggest next steps.
• Requirements Gatherin Interviewing stakeholders to understand business challenges and defining technical requirements
• System Analysis & Improvement: Evaluating existing IT systems (software/hardware) and proposing upgrades to improve productivity
• Bridging Communication: Acting as the liaison between non-technical business units and technical IT teams (developers, testers)
• Process Improvement: Mapping, analyzing, and designing better workflows and business processes
• Project Documentation: Creating detailed documentation, including functional specifications, user stories, and process flowcharts
• Testing & Implementation: Coordinating User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure solutions meet business requirements before deployment
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of IT operations, software development lifecycles (SDLC), and data analysis
• Communication: Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business language
• Problem-Solvin Identifying root causes of issues and recommending effective technological solutions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required, master’s degree preferred. Relevant fields of study include business analytics, computer systems or information technology.
• Must haveSAP version 4.6c experience or higher
• Must haveSAP hands-on configuration experience and daily production support in FI and CO, integration with Payroll, integration with SD, and multiple currencies
• PreferredIndustry Certifications:
  • Microsoft Business Analyst Professional Certificate
  • Business Analysis Professionals (CBAPs)
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)]
  • Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE)
  • Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA)
  • Professional in Business Analysis (PBA)

Additional Information:

We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.

• Group health plans*
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
• Life insurance*
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with up to a 4% company match**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
• Holidays and paid time off*
• Payroll savings plan*
• Charitable matching gift program*
• Employee referral bonus program *
• Employee Educational Scholarship*
• Davey Family Scholarship*
• 20% discount on all Davey services*
• Cell phone discounts*
• Vehicle purchase discount program*
• Plus, so much more!

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.

**Union employees are not eligible for 401k but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by local union.

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