SAP Budget Systems Analyst

Contingent Worker Information

Position Title SAP Budget Systems Analyst
NYPA Business Unit Business Services
Experience Level 2 (5-10 years)
Work Location White Plains Office
Anticipated Start Date Immediate
Duration of Assignment 12 month(s)
Project/Assignment Project Luminate
CWP Manager Christine.Prendergast@nypa.gov
Date of Posting 06/11/2026
Due Date 06/26/2026

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday. 7.5-hour workday with .5-hour unpaid lunch. Paid for actual time worked; there are no paid vacation or sick days. During NYPA and Canals holidays, the business is closed, and no work is permitted. NYPA requires a hybrid schedule of a minimum of 3 days on-site, up to including fully on-site depending on department requirements.

CWPO Engagement Requirements

Candidates are REQUIRED to be local to the Tri-State area and in W2 tax status as an hourly paid employee of Service Provider. Fully remote positions are prohibited. Hybrid schedules are permissible with a minimum of 3 days on-site depending on assignment and can be fully on-site depending on business needs. Remote work privileges can be revoked at any time. NYPA does not provide laptops. Instead, NYPA provides desktops and dedicated workstations which candidates will remote into from their personal equipment on virtual days. If candidate does not have proper equipment, internet connection, or he/she is deemed to not work effectively from home, the hybrid privilege will be revoked. Vendors must disclose foreign national status and all Visas at the time of candidate submission. Additionally, a Benefits Waiver and Ethics Disclosure will be required of the candidate during onboarding.

Submission Instructions

Your email submissions must contain: The LEGAL name of candidate (no aliases, monikers, or nicknames) Job Broadcast number in your email subject header Visa work authorization, if applicable For job broadcasts outside your contractual compensation schedules, use competitive rates based on local and state compensation. NYPA CWP staff will contact you if your candidate is selected to be interviewed, which is usually via MS Teams. Please inform your candidates that an interview does not indicate acceptance of the proposed labor rates. For all questions or concerns, please contact Christine Prendergast at Christine.Prendergast@nypa.gov or Markus Caruso at Markus.Caruso@nypa.gov.

Project Overview

The SAP Budget Systems Analyst is a technical and functional role responsible for designing, developing, and supporting enterprise budgeting solutions using SAP Analytics Cloud for Planning (SAC P) and S4/HANA. This position plays a pivotal role in the organization's multi year transformation from legacy SAP platforms, including SAP ECC, SAP BW, and SAP BW IP, to modern, integrated planning and financial management capabilities. The analyst will support planning models, optimize budget workflows, ensure continuity of critical financial processes and master data throughout the migration. This role requires hands on experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across Finance, IT, and operational teams to assist in the delivery of a stable, scalable, and future ready budgeting ecosystem.

Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day administration of SAP systems SAC P, including user provisioning, security roles, data actions, version management, and scheduling of planning processes. Support other interconnected systems such as SAP Datasphere, S4/HANA and Analytics Cloud Reports.
• Partner with Master Data teams to identify data quality issues, coordinate corrections, and maintain alignment of hierarchies, attributes, and structural elements used in budgeting and reporting.
• Design, maintain, and optimize planning structures, including dimensions, hierarchies, data models, and allocation logic within SAC P.
• Translate business requirements into scalable data models that support budgeting, forecasting, cost allocations, project planning, and financial analytics.
• Ensure structural alignment between SAC P models and underlying data sources (S/4HANA, Workday, etc.) to support integrated planning.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for budgeting system processes, data flows, planning models, integration points, and system configurations.
• Assist Finance and operational teams with the creation, enhancement, and maintenance of reports and dashboards in SAC, S/4HANA, and Excel.
• Troubleshoot reporting issues, validate data accuracy, and ensure alignment between planning outputs and financial reporting structures.
• Support the development of new analytics capabilities by leveraging SAC stories, analytic applications, and Excel based reporting tools.

Skills

• Strong expertise in SAP Analytics Cloud for Planning (SAC P), including model design, data actions, allocations, and planning workflows.
• Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA modules, especially FI, CO, MM, and PS.
• Ability to design and maintain master data structures, hierarchies, and attributes across SAP platforms.
• Experience with system administration, including user roles, security, transports, and environment management.
• Ability to develop and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and analytics in SAC.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Strong Excel skills, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, data modeling, and integration with SAP data sources.
• Excellent documentation skills, including process mapping, procedures, and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to data accuracy and process integrity.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Finance, IT, and operational stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Hands on experience with SAP ECC, SAP BW and SAP BW IP, including data modeling, InfoProviders, and planning functions is preferred.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in a business discipline such as Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or Economics. Minimum 5 years' work experience with SAP environment is required. Inclusive of a minimum of 3 years' experience with SAC including hands-on experience with SAC-P. Specified experience in SAP S4/HANA, specifically with any of the following modules Finance, Controlling, Material Master, Project Systems with at least one SAP implementation is preferred.