IT Business Analyst - SAP FICO

As a member of the IT business analysis team, this role is responsible for design, maintenance, and configuration of Ball’s business processes and tools built on SAP’s sales, production, transportation and supply chain, FICO related modules and third-party tools. The Analyst must ensure business procedures are performed efficiently and identify innovative opportunities to apply new technical and process solutions to meet business needs and create improved customer, employee and supplier experiences, drive sales, reduce cost to serve and drive profitability.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Propose innovative IT solutions to address business needs by understanding business processes and requirements and applying best of class software, hardware and/or services.  (20%)
• Develop IT solutions by writing functional specifications and coordinating the development with IT staff (programmers, configurators, network, infrastructure, management, etc.) (10%)
• Enhance current SAP processes by configuring SAP S4/HANA to meet business requirements. (10%)
• Assure successful implementation and adoption of IT solutions by the business by coordinating testing, documentation, training, change management and communication with the business. (20%)
• Timely support of daily business issues by monitoring IT tickets, providing assessments, proposing and prioritizing solutions and communicating with business. (40%)

• BS in Computer Science, Finance, Business or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in design, implementation and/or support of business systems including: Business analysis, process design and writing of functional specifications.
• Strong skillset with configuration of core SAP FI functions: GL, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cost Center Accounting 
• SAP development resources (SAP Service Marketplace, SAP Notes search and SDN)
• Delivering effective reporting to support finance and business requirements
• General understanding or experience with the following: 
• Programming and reporting concepts (SQL, EDI, SAP ABAP, MS .NET, Power BI)
• MS Windows environment and Office applications – particularly Excel
• Highly creative and innovative individual who is passionate about process design and technology
• Self-motivated about continuous learning
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively while managing complexity
• Strategic mindset with ability to understand the Big Picture
• Optimizes work processes with a focus on continuous improvement

Desirable Experience:

• Familiarity with other SAP FICO Modules: Budgeting, Credit Management, ACH/EFT for Incoming and Outgoing Payments, Financial Supply Chain Management, Fixed Asset Accounting
• Credit Card Processing within SAP, 3rd party AP workflow software, electronic bank statement processing
• SAP Fiori, SAP modules including EDI (PI), forecasting 
• Experience with testing automation tools.
• Managing projects using off-shore IT resources.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel average of 5% per year.
• Ability to sit/stand up to 100% of the day.  

Our promise to you:

Ball is a global leader in horticulture: we develop, produce, and sell plants around the world. Our vision is to color the world through our customers. We create excitement in the world of flowers and are the first choice for service. We deliver all the best and nothing else! To you, we deliver a work environment and a culture where building long-lasting relationships internally and externally is important. We believe that good communication, sharing ideas and collaborating on projects will set us up for success. We keep both our feet on the ground and are approachable. 

In addition to this we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes: 

• Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
• 401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
• Paid time off benefits including vacation and holidays
• Tuition assistance
• An onsite subsidized café overlooking 30 acres of renowned display gardens and       
• Restored natural areas
• Employee Assistance Program and Positive Health programs