Sr SAP Business Analyst S/4HANA Finance

Senior IT Business Analyst (SAP S/4HANA Finance)
Location: Holland, Michigan (On-site preferred, remote considered if local candidates are not found)

Team/Environment: Collaborative, cross-functional "war room" setting. Primary methodology is Waterfall.

Key Responsibilities
• Functional Design: Write clear and comprehensive Functional Designs (functional requirements) that will be used by developers to create Technical Designs.
• Project Execution: Work within the SAP methodologies (Design, Build, Realization, Testing phases) on a large enterprise-wide S/4HANA implementation.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams across logistics, manufacturing, planning, HR, and finance, ensuring decisions are interconnected and tested properly.
• Greenfield Implementation: Configure and set up test plans for new, "Greenfield" capabilities that are brand new to Haworth.

Required Qualifications & Must-Haves
• SAP S/4HANA Finance experience is the primary must-have.
• Experience with the conversion from SAP ECC to S/4HANA.
• Possession of a Techno-functional background (understanding both business processes and technical configuration/design).
• Demonstrated Intellectual Curiosity and the ability to operate without a lot of supervision (self-starter).
• Senior-level experience and professionalism, including strong business acumen to complement technical knowledge.

Nice-to-Have Skills
• SAP Ariba experience.
• Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies.

JOB SUMMARY
Become a subject matter expert in analyzing business requirements and identifying appropriate IT solutions. Lead projects, conduct independent research, and provide recommendations for system enhancements and implementations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Lead Business Process Analysis: Lead process mapping sessions, analyze existing business processes, and identify areas for improvement and optimization
• Evaluating Business Outcomes: Outline costs, benefits, and outcomes for IT projects
• Translate Business Requirements into Functional Design Specifications: Translate business requirements into detailed functional design specifications that can be understood by developers and system architects
• Manage Small to Medium-Sized Projects: Manage small to medium-sized IT projects, overseeing scope,schedule, budget, and resources
• Conduct System Configuration and Testing: Configure systems to meet business requirements and conduct thorough testing to ensure functionality and data integrity
• Provide Expert Guidance and Support: Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to business users on system functionality, best practices, and issue resolution. Understand all tools the company currently employs across all functions.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives, staying abreast of new trends and identifying opportunities to enhance IT processes, systems, and service delivery.
• Must be able to perform all essential job functions with/without accommodation.
• Uses office automation, communication, software, and tools used in Haworth office environment.
• Performs other duties within scope as assigned.

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS
• Education: Bachelor''s Degree or equivalent in relevant field of study
• Education Equivalency: Associate''s Degree plus 2 years related experience OR 4 years related experience if no post-secondary education
• Work Experience: 5 years related experience with Bachelor’s Degree OR 3 years related experience with Master’s Degree

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Computers and Electronics
• Critical Thinking
• Operations Analysis
• Quality Control Analysis
• Systems Analysis
• Systems Evaluation
JOB COMPETENCIES
• Solving Complex Problems
• Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions
• Presenting and Public Speaking
• Managing Meetings
• Establishing Relationships
• Evaluating and Implementing Ideas