Business Analyst

Job Description

Description: Business Analyst, SAP Financial Close and Reporting team

Summary
The SAP Finance Solutions Team has a challenging opportunity available for a Business Analyst with superior analytical and business problem solving skills.
The team which is embedded within Corporate Controlling organization performs and optimizes the Financial Closing in ECC6 and S/4 HANA
This position requires a detailed understanding of Finance Master Data, Joint Venture Accounting, Allocations, Settlements, Foreign Exchange Valuation, and Currency Translation in SAP. Furthermore, an understanding is required of integrated systems such as SAP Group Reporting, Blackline, Upstream Connected Applications and Enterprise Trade Risk Management (ETRM) systems.
The candidate needs a positive and flexible attitude towards change as the team will work closely together with the Core Optimization project preparing for the full implementation of S/4 HANA and Legal Entity Optimization.
The candidate will maintain positive working relationships with Corporate Controlling organization, Stewardship Reporting, and IS.

Responsibilities
* Perform Financial Closing in SAP ECC6 and S/4 HANA Central Finance systems:
o Consistently execute a series of detailed, written instructions to perform time-sensitive, critical month-end close tasks in SAP.
o Complete SAP ECC to S/4 HANA, Group Reporting, and SAP BW Reconciliations.
o Review and correct the errors in the daily and monthly CATS, Settlement and Allocation jobs.
o Execute all the Joint Venture Month-end processes.
o Execute and Upload the Joint Venture Billings into EnergyLink
o Continuously strive to improve the accuracy, completeness, timeliness and quality of the month-end close process.
o Ensure compliance with all applicable security and internal control guidelines.
o Open and close posting periods for the general ledger (and any other ledgers) for selected company codes.
o Open and close material master records periods.
o Maintain allocation cycles.
o Supporting the Financial Accounting Group with month end duties
o Monthly load of SAP Balances into Blackline Application

* Work closely together with SAP Finance Business Solutions' Master Data Team when optimizing and resolving issues in the areas of Master Data, and data replication between ECC6 and S/4 HANA.

* Communicate Finance Master Data requirements in the following areas:
o Cost centers, cost elements, joint venture master data, general ledger accounts, hierarchies, legal entities, profit centers, sets etc. in multiple SAP systems.
o Master Data and Enterprise Structure Management in Group Reporting.
o Conduct Finance Master Data business risk analysis by evaluating proposed FMD changes and determining the potential impact and consequences of requested changes on key business processes and stakeholders.
o Provide Finance Master Data subject matter expertise in support of all business process changes, and all SAP system transformation, migration, implementation and optimization projects.

* Review, register, research and resolve Closing and Reporting support requests and documenting/ tracking these in ServiceNow.
* Supporting SAP S4 and legal entity optimization projects
* Some out-of-office hours are required in this position
* Other duties as required

Qualifications
* A Bachelor's degree in Commerce (Business Administration, Accounting or Finance) or Computer Information Systems or equivalent education and experience
* Minimum of 3 years working experience with SAP (preferably in the Canadian petroleum industry)
* Previous experience in systems analysis and/or business process improvement
* Advanced proficiency in managing SAP Financial Master Data and querying related backend tables
* Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and a positive attitude
* Excellent customer service skills
* Strong business problem solving skills
* Above average analytical skills in order to secure relevant information/data and identify key issues and relationships to determine appropriate course of action
* Proven ability to work in a team environment dealing with people from various disciplines to achieve goals, and to identify and resolve problems
* Exceptional skills in effectively managing multiple tasks, often under pressure and within rigid time constraints

Assets
* CPA
* Experience with SAP Business Warehouse (BW/BOBJ), PowerBI, SAP Group Reporting and Winshuttle (or similar upload tools)
* Minimum of 3 - 5 years working experience in the Canadian petroleum industry

Competencies
* Forward Thinking
* Change Agility
* Develops Potential
* Communicates Effectively
* Works Collaboratively
* Technical Professional Skills
* Drives for Results

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.