SAP FICO Business Analyst

Job Summary: 

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr Business Analyst to join our Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry Division (CMD). As a member of this team, you will play a key role in supporting the Finance & Accounting business functions and associated systems. In addition, you will also have a chance to engage in initiatives involving our S4/HANA rollout, data & analytics initiatives, and integration to technologies supporting our shared services teams.  This position provides an outstanding opportunity to work with the newest technologies and collaborate with outstanding professionals in a globally recognized organization. 

Key Responsibilities 

Collaborative Engagement 

• Act as the main point of contact for all SAP FICO team. 

• Prioritizes work with business partners using intake and backlog management methodologies. 

• Coordinate priorities within team. 

• Works with team to overcome obstacles and deliver value to our business partners. 

• Partner with colleagues to understand their requirements and translate them into SAP FICO solutions. 

Continuous Improvement 

• Be accountable for SAP integration points and identify areas for enhancement across the organization. 

• Stay updated with the latest SAP finance features and functionalities and suggest improvements to the template. 

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and system performance. 

Support and Maintenance 

• Provide ongoing guidance for the SAP business teams. 

• Fix and resolve issues across multiple applications. 

• Collaborate with external vendors and consultants to ensure the stability and reliability of the system. 

Implementation and Rollout 

• Lead efforts to document requirements, create functional and technical designs, and document validation and test cases. 

• Coordinate with project managers, business analysts, and technical teams to ensure successful deployment of the template. 

• Deliver mentorship and support during the testing, training, and implementation phases. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field. 

• 8+ years of experience in SAP FICO with at least 4+ years in a global template or similar role. 

• Expertise to include General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), and Controlling (CO). Month end, quarter end and yearend close activities. 

• Facilitate cross functional interactions and demonstrate outstanding ability to efficiently collaborate with colleagues at all levels. 

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and innovative environment. 

Preferred Skills 

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA migration. 

• Knowledge of integration points between SAP FICO and other SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, PP). 

• Experience in a multinational corporation with complex financial processes. 

Working Conditions: 

• Ability to travel up to 25% international and domestic travel. 

• Ability to work in an office environment with standard office equipment.