Senior Business Analyst

Location Name: Pune Corporate Office - Mantri

Job Purpose

Responsible for end-to-end design, configuration, support and enhancement of SAP S/4HANA Finance (FI/CO), ensuring accurate financial accounting, controlling and statutory reporting for the organisation.

Duties And Responsibilities

A- Own functional design and configuration of SAP S/4HANA Finance – General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Bank Accounting and Controlling (Cost Centre, Profit Centre, Internal Orders).

B- Provide L2/L3 production support; resolve incidents and service requests within agreed SLAs and perform root-cause analysis for recurring issues.

C- Drive month-end and year-end closing in SAP – period open/close, accruals, foreign currency valuation, depreciation, settlements and reconciliations – along with Finance teams.

D- Gather business requirements, prepare functional specifications for RICEFW objects and work with ABAP / BTP teams through development, testing and deployment.

E- Ensure seamless integration of FI/CO with Treasury, Group Reporting, Procurement and non-SAP lending and banking systems through interfaces.

F- Ensure compliance with Ind AS, GST, TDS and audit requirements; support internal and statutory audits with system evidence.

G- Lead unit, SIT, UAT and regression testing and cutover activities for enhancements, upgrades and new rollouts.

H- Prepare and maintain configuration documents, SOPs and process documentation; conduct end-user training.

I- Review deliverables of SI / AMS partners and ensure quality and timely closure of change requests.

Key Decisions / Dimensions

•  Solution design and configuration of SAP FI/CO processes within agreed design standards.
•  Fit-gap decisions – SAP standard vs. custom development – in consultation with the SAP FICO Lead.
•  Prioritisation and resolution approach for production incidents and change requests.
•  Fast decision making on Production Fix is expected.
  
  

Major Challenges

•  Ensure zero disruption to financial close and statutory reporting timelines.
•  Manage high transaction volumes and integration with multiple non-SAP lending and banking systems.
•  Reflect regulatory changes (RBI, Ind AS, GST, e-invoicing) in SAP within mandated timelines.
•  Define and meet SLAs for production support while delivering project milestones.
  
  

Required Qualifications And Experience

•  Qualifications
•  Post Graduates (CA / ICWA / MBA – Finance / M.Com) with relevant SAP FICO experience of 6+ years (also graduates with experience of 8+ years may apply).
•  SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting certification preferred.
•  Work Experience
•  Relevant work experience of 6+ years in SAP FICO, including at least 2 end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementations or conversions.
•  Strong hands-on knowledge of GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Bank Accounting, Controlling and Universal Journal (ACDOCA).
•  Good understanding of Ind AS, GST and TDS requirements in SAP.
•  Exposure to Group Reporting, Central Finance, Fiori and SAP BTP would be an added advantage.
•  Prior & relevant experience in the Financial Services / NBFC Industry would be an added advantage.
•  Demonstrated success & achievement orientation.
•  Excellent communication skills.
•  Strong bias for action & driving results in a high performance environment.
•  Excellent relationship skills.
•  Strong analytical skills.
•  Exceptionally high motivational levels and needs to be a self-starter.