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There is one position which will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidates education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

The client has an exciting Senior Business Systems Analyst role available with a focus on the areas of Accounting, and Finance. As a contract, you will support project and maintenance activities for assigned areas within the SAP application with special emphasis on the SAP Financial and Project System Modules.

The individual in this position will provide support for both capital and O&M projects as well as enhancement requests primarily for the financial and project systems modules of SAP in alignment with the Senior Business Systems Analyst roles and responsibilities. Support encompasses gathering and documenting requirements for enhancements and custom development efforts, writing functional development specs, writing and executing comprehensive test plans, and supporting implementations.

Devise or modify procedures to solve complex systems problems. Align technology solutions with business strategies. Partner with functional groups within the IT organization to communicate and clarify business needs, contribute to development of long-range system plans, and ensure products and services are aligned with business needs. Conduct business process analyses, needs assessments, and preliminary cost versus benefit measurements. Communicate trends and requirements to and from customers and IT. Work with an individual business unit on multi-project assignments. Guide and advise less experienced Business Systems Analysts.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and abilities:
• 5+ years experience in a business or functional analyst role
• 5+ years experience developing process maps, gathering business requirements with strong emphasis on application testing preferably in support of finance and accounting business processes. Experience in writing and executing test scripts and writing technical specifications for developers.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, or as the supporting BSA, on capital projects and O&M efforts for multiple client areas.
• Experience working in and/or leading multi-disciplinary work teams/groups. Includes working with clients to gather requirements, develop technical specifications, configuration, unit/regression testing, and performing change management activities.
• Ability to provide second and third level support for inquiries submitted to the IT Help Line; utilize Quality Center for documenting and tracking work requests.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• 5+ years experience working on the SAP Financial and Project system (PS) modules including configuration and customization.
• Working knowledge of finance and accounting business processes

• What are the top (at least 3 if possible) “must have” skill sets (technical/functional) which are required?
1. SAP Financial and Project system (PS) modules
2. Working knowledge of SAP Commercial Project Management (CPM) module
3. Working knowledge of finance and accounting business processes

• What are the top “nice to have” skill sets? Excellent communication skills

• What soft skill requirements do you have (team fit and personality requirements)?

• What education and certifications/licensures are required? Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Bachelor
• SAP certification in Project Systems and/or CPM is preferred.

• Are there any specific companies/industries or ideal background you’d like to see in the candidate’s experience? Utilities, Energy

• Per diem eligible? NO

• Any additional expensible items? NO

• Would the candidate be eligible for mileage reimbursement? NO

 • What schedule is the candidate required to work? Hybrid, Full time EST hours (1 week in office, 1 week remote)