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SAP Finance Analyst

Job Description:
This position has the following responsibilities. Ensure smooth running of business operations by offering first-level SAP support to end users. The SAP Finance Analyst has the overall responsibility of configuring, designing, and implementing Finance processes in any of the logistics modules. The position requires a clear understanding of the Finance environment as well as a strong understanding of SAP core technologies and the ability to work with others.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

  • Promote the use of SAP and other Business Systems deployed in user departments.
  • Liaise with Heads of department in the design, implementation, and enforcement of internal controls using SAP and other business systems.
  • Liaise extensively with heads of departments and “super users” to understand their SAP requirements and provide solutions to those business needs.
  • Develop, Test, and deploy solutions using SAP and other systems to meet business needs as required.
  • Configure SAP reports to ensure that they meet business needs.
  • Provide support to all users, listening to concerns and identifying issues, finding, and implementing solutions.
  • Oversee and manage Projects around the modification, enhancement, or implementation of the new functionality of SAP and other related products including data migration.
  • Support users on change control and management.
  • Provide training and user manuals to users of business systems.
  • Provide periodic and ad-hoc reports to management to aid decision-making on SAP and related Systems.
  • Based on approval, proactively implement new features, introduce new systems, and modify existing business processes to improve efficiency and enforce internal controls.
  • Perform the necessary analysis and consultation to identify business issues, solution requirements, and related benefits.
  • Aid in preparing and analyzing project plans and documentation.
  • Work directly with clients to gather an understanding of their business needs and assist in the configuration and implementation of the software system.
  • Design, build, and develop SAP Enterprise Management and related SAP system solutions to support all functions of supply chain process execution.
  • Undertake such other duties as may be assigned by the Digital Transformation Manager from time to time.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Accounting, or any other relevant discipline.
  • SAP training/certification in SAP Finance (FI, CO, PS) is an advantage Candidate should have at least 10 years of relevant functional and/or technical hands-on experience and exposure in designing, building, and integrating SAP Logistics module (SD/MM/PP/QM/PM)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The competence proficiency levels required for the position of SAP Finance Analyst are defined using the following key terms.

  • Good knowledge of SAP integrational aspects.
  • Strong knowledge of business processes and best practices in any of the areas of SAP Finance
  • IT Strategy Development – Skill
  • Financial Management – Knowledge
  • Reporting and Analysis – Skill
  • Technology Management – Mastery
  • Project Management – Skill
  • Technology Road-mapping – Skill
  • Service Level Management – Mastery
  • Vendor Management – Mastery
  • Strong analytical skills (ability to explain problems and solutions clearly to non-technical users) – Mastery.

Personal Attributes:

  • Problem Solving & Decision Making – Skill
  • Collaboration – Skill
  • Critical Thinking – Skill
  • Adaptability – Knowledge
  • Business Acumen – Knowledge
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Strategic Leadership – Skill
  • Effective and Results-driven – Skill
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Job Category: Digital Transformation
Job Type: Consultant
Job Location: Lagos
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