SAP Business Analyst

Job Summary:

The SAP Business Analyst is responsible for understanding, analyzing, and optimizing business processes through SAP systems. This role requires in-depth expertise in SAP modules relevant to the business, such as Finance (FI), Sales and Distribution (SD), or Materials Management (MM). The SAP Business Analyst acts as a liaison between business units and IT teams, ensuring that SAP solutions are aligned with the company's objectives and effectively meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Analyze and interpret SAP transactions to understand business processes.
2. Work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into SAP functional specifications.
3. Provide expert advice on SAP modules (e.g., FI, SD, MM) and their application to improve business processes.
4. Configure, test, and implement SAP solutions to meet business needs.
5. Serve as a liaison between IT and business teams, translating complex technical concepts into business terms.
6. Lead workshops and training sessions to educate end users on SAP functionality and best practices.
7. Troubleshoot and resolve SAP-related issues, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
8. Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization using SAP systems.
9. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support SAP implementations, upgrades, and enhancements.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field.
2. Proven experience as an SAP Business Analyst, with expertise in SAP modules such as FI, SD, MM, or other relevant areas.
3. Strong understanding of business processes and how they relate to SAP functionalities.
4. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business terms.
5. Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
6. Experience with SAP configuration, testing, and implementation.
7. Strong analytical and project management skills.

Preferred:

1. SAP certification in relevant modules (FI, SD, MM).
2. Experience with SAP S/4HANA.
3. Experience in industries such as manufacturing, retail, or finance.