SAP - Finance Management Accounting - Senior - Tech Consulting - Open Location
Job description
Technology – Engineering & Systems Integration – Technology Analysis – Senior
SAP – Finance Management Accounting – Senior
The opportunity
EY's Agile Business Transformation enabled by SAP technology can help organizations address challenges in the digital era. Our EY SAP collaborative approach focuses on more than technology alone. We take a comprehensive, business-first view to address strategy, customer value, user experiences, processes, technology and operational impacts in tandem. is rooted in EY's SAP service line capabilities (Supply Chain, FICO, BPC, Data & Analytics, Customer, Tech/Arch and SuccessFactors) that are focused on helping clients improve performance and increase productivity.
As a Senior in Technology Analysis, you will be instrumental in connecting business needs with technical solutions. You will play a pivotal role in evaluating business models, eliciting requirements, and ensuring the technical teams deliver solutions that are in perfect harmony with business objectives.
Your key responsibilities
As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering top-notch business analysis and system configuration. Your day-to-day will involve:
- Translating complex business requirements into detailed technical specifications
- Configuring and implementing solutions that align with business needs
- Identifying opportunities for service expansion and contributing to sales through RFP responses
- Expect to travel regularly and lead project streams while actively engaging with clients.
Skills and attributes for success
To thrive in this role, you should be action-oriented and adept at delivering processes, solutions, and projects. Your influence will extend beyond project delivery, impacting sales and service offerings. Key skills include:
- On your typical engagement, you will work with the key stakeholders to understand their needs and advise on SAP system capabilities. You will initiate the requirement gathering, architect solutions, blueprinting, testing, complete the workflow and documentation, as well as the functional design of the solution. Liaise with the stakeholders and technical team to translate needs into business solutions and complete the configurations and/or integrations with SAP and non-SAP systems.
- Analytical prowess and decision-making based on a broad understanding of policies
- Ability to guide and develop junior team members
- Proven track record of complex problem-solving and relationship management
To qualify for the role, you must have
- A Bachelor's degree
- 2 to 4 years of relevant experience working with SAP ERP based systems. At least one full implementation cycle focusing on SAP Management Accounting modules
- Working knowledge of SAP FICO applications beyond Management Accounting.
- Good understanding of cost accounting concepts – fixed and variable costs, absorption, direct and indirect costs, overhead, analyzing margins, annual budgeting
- Prior System Configuration experience with Management Accounting
- Defining Cost Center and Profit Center Hierarchies. Strong understanding of cost flows and allocation methods (plan and actual) using S4 and ECC tools
- Understanding of Profit Center accounting and document splitting
- Gathering requirements, design, and build allocation cycles
- Setting up Operating Concern and Controlling Area, and Plan Versions.
- Demonstrating proficiency in Margin Analysis (account and cost-based) - gathering requirements, creating characteristics, integrating with Extension Ledger.
- Building reports using available SAP tools such SAP Queries, Report Painter, Report Writer, CO-PA reporting
- Understanding of integration points with other SAP components Product Costing, Material Management, Project Systems Financial Accounting in SAP
- Building and Managing Relationships
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills
- Ability and comfort level researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies
- A willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 80%
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Prior consulting industry experience or deep functional experience
- SAP Certification/s
- C_TS4CO SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA for Management Accounting Associates Experience with at least one full cycle implementation of your core module
- Additional qualifications that complement the role
- Additional SAP Finance certifications
- Prior industry experience in Accounting department
- A proactive approach to professional development
- The ability to adapt to diverse environments and cultures
What we look for We seek individuals who demonstrate leadership, the ability to work independently, and a passion for making an impact. Top performers in our team are those who show a relentless drive for excellence, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to navigate complex challenges with innovative solutions.
- Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
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Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth