SAP FICO Analyst

Beacon Systems is seeking an experienced SAP FICO Analyst for a contract-to-hire opportunity. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the organization's accounting, consolidations, and treasury functions. This role requires a deep understanding of SAP FICO modules and the ability to collaborate with various departments to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of financial systems. Additionally, this role will support some of the latest SAP offerings, including a multi-company, centralized deployment of S/4 Hana, SAP Analytics Cloud and Group Reporting. Candidates must be local to Portland, OR and available for on-site work two days per week.

Responsibilities:

Provide expert level support for SAP FICO modules, including configuration, troubleshooting, and enhancements.

Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to understand their requirements and translate them into effective SAP solutions.

Act as a strategic partner with key business resources to help shape the use, continued maturity and further investments made in the solutions deployed ensuring the organization can achieve the maximum functional value and business capabilities

Perform system analysis, design, and testing to ensure the integrity and reliability of financial data.

Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures.

Work closely with IT and business teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and system optimizations.

Participate in project planning, execution, and post-implementation support for SAP-related initiatives.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls related to financial systems.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field.

Minimum of 10 years of experience working with SAP FICO modules.

Proven knowledge of accounting principles, financial consolidations, cash and treasury management.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Senior level experience in supporting, configuring, extending and operating SAP FICO on S/4 Hana. Proficiency in the following applications is highly recommended; SAP Analytics Cloud (Planning), SAP Group Reporting, OpenText Vendor Invoice Management (VIM), SAP Treasury, PowerPlan Asset Accounting, SAP RE/FX, SAP Project Systems (PS)

Solid communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Participation in at least one end-to-end SAP Finance/FICO implementation. Acting as a workstream lead or in a lead capacity is preferred.

SAP certification in FICO is a plus.