Sr Analyst - SAP Business Systems
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Sr Analyst – SAP Business Systems serves as a liaison between the business community and the IT organization to provide technical solutions to meet user needs and align technology solutions with business strategies. This role plans, designs, develops, and launches efficient business, financial, and operations systems in support of core organizational functions and business processes. Gathers and analyzes data in support of business cases, proposes projects and systems requirements, configures, test, implements and supports the solution, and possesses expertise in the business function(s) they support, as well as, an understanding of the IT organization’s systems and capabilities.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Analyzes business partner’s operations to understand their strengths and weaknesses to determine opportunities to automate processes and functions.
• Performs business process redesign and documentation as needed for new technology solutions.
• Completes agreements and commitments by facilitating communication between business functional area(s) and IT from initial requirements to final implementation.
• Understands technological trends and uses this knowledge to bring solutions to business units supported to enhance the enterprise’s competitive edge.
• Translates high level business requirements into functional specifications for the IT organization and manages changes to such specifications along with educating the IT organization on the direction of the business.
• Creates system design proposals and recommends buy versus build decisions.
• Prepares and delivers reports, recommendations, or alternatives that address existing and potential trouble areas in SAP-related applications across the organization.
• Performs cost-benefit and return on investment analyses for proposed systems and SAP solutions to aid management in making implementation decisions.
• Configures and implements solutions that are integrated with business processes/data; creates systems models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to system developers.
• Performs unit tests, for modified and new systems, and other post-implementation support.
• Provides orientation and training to end users for all modified and new systems.
• Responsible for adhering to IT Applications change management processes, including tracking and confirming changes throughout the landscape.
• Additional duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience.
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred.
• 6+ years progressive business systems experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Periodic travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Prior experience in manufacturing or professional services industries preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working in a matrixed environment with personnel located internationally and of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• SAP Basis knowledge of Enterprise Architecture.
• General knowledge of SAP ECC, BW/BObj, BPC, Process Orchestration, SuccessFactors, Concur and SAP overall technology landscape.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk, hear and see.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment may be high.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
At Matthews International, we believe in a world of inspired possibilities. We believe that taking pride in our past inspires growth for the future. And that we all have a responsibility to explore new ways of thinking, working and advancing our craft.
Globally headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Matthews International is home to a global network of employees operating in three distinct industries—SGK Brand Solutions, Memorialization and Industrial Technologies. We care deeply about what they do each day—because when we’re inspired, we can inspire others. We can make difference that goes beyond expectations—for our clients, our community and our company.
Our dedication, drive and determination empower creativity and give us strength to transform inspired possibilities into inspiring realities. This is strengthened by our values which are fundamental to our business and guide how we work—to demonstrate integrity, cultivate employees, be our best, innovate and live the Matthews spirit.
