Job Overview: We are looking for a skilled and experienced Finance Business Analyst with expertise in SAP to join our finance team. In this role, you will leverage your SAP knowledge to analyze and interpret financial data, generate reports, and provide actionable insights to drive business performance. Your ability to manage and streamline financial processes using SAP, coupled with your analytical skills, will be key in supporting decision-making and improving business operations. Key Responsibilities: SAP Financial Data Management: Utilize SAP to extract, analyze, and interpret financial data, ensuring data integrity and accurate reporting. Work with SAP modules such as SAP FI (Financial Accounting), SAP CO (Controlling), SAP MM (Materials Management), and SAP BW (Business Warehouse) to manage financial transactions and reporting. Financial Reporting & Analysis: Develop and maintain reports using SAP tools (e.g., SAP BusinessObjects, SAP Analytics Cloud) to provide insights into financial performance, variances, profitability, and forecasting. Ensure timely delivery of financial reports to senior management and other stakeholders. SAP Configuration & Customization: Assist in the configuration and customization of SAP Finance modules to align with business requirements. Work closely with the IT team and external consultants to ensure the SAP system meets the company’s financial needs. Budgeting & Forecasting: Use SAP to support the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring that data is accurately captured and aligned with business objectives. Work with business units to track progress against budgets and forecasts and recommend corrective actions as necessary. Process Improvement & Automation: Identify opportunities to optimize financial processes within SAP, reduce manual intervention, and automate routine tasks. Work with IT and finance teams to implement process improvements. Costing & Profitability Analysis: Use SAP to perform detailed cost analysis and profitability assessments, identifying cost-saving opportunities and areas for financial optimization across various business units or projects. Financial Data Integration: Ensure smooth integration of financial data between SAP and other enterprise systems (e.g., CRM, ERP). Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency and accuracy of data across platforms. User Support & Training: Provide training and support to end-users on SAP Finance functionalities and best practices. Troubleshoot and resolve user issues related to SAP finance modules. Compliance & Internal Controls: Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and regulations by maintaining proper configuration, data security, and audit trails within SAP systems. Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicate financial insights and recommendations to stakeholders, ensuring they understand complex financial data and its impact on business strategies. Ad-hoc Analysis & Reporting: Provide financial analysis and reporting support for special projects, mergers, acquisitions, or any other ad-hoc business initiatives requiring in-depth financial insight. Skills & Qualifications : 3 years of experience in a finance business analysis role, with a focus on SAP Finance modules (SAP FI, SAP CO, SAP MM, SAP BW). Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. SAP certifications (SAP FICO, SAP BW, etc.) are highly desirable. Strong knowledge of SAP Financial Accounting, Controlling, and integration with other business systems. Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis using SAP. Previous experience with SAP BusinessObjects, SAP Analytics Cloud, or similar reporting tools. Proficiency in SAP ERP systems and financial modules. Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage large data sets and identify actionable insights. Familiarity with business intelligence tools and data visualization platforms. Knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and budgeting techniques. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a proactive app Please click apply or get in touch with kcimentifourquarters.com.au to learn more