Description

As employees of a farmer-owned cooperative, we come to work every day trying to honor the tireless effort and care these farming families put in every day, all day, 365 days a year. Our farmer-owners tend to think in generations, with some of our farms being run by the same families for over a century. We carry this approach into our business, knowing that each and every one of us makes a difference in allowing these generational traditions to continue, taking pride in knowing that we nourish our friends, neighbors, nation, and even the world with healthy and delicious dairy products. Our products include milk, flavored milk, yogurt, dip, sour cream, cottage cheese, Italian cheese, and ice cream mix marketed under the Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk® brands.

SUMMARY: The SAP Financial Analyst ensures business value is delivered in accordance with business objectives by providing expertise in financial processes and SAP FICO modules and integration points.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research, recommend and develop functional solutions for complex problems to drive desired business results.

• Identify, evaluate and develop options for the enhancement of financial processes in SAP and across the enterprise

• Ensure the successful implementation and ongoing effectiveness of processes.

• Lead the analysis, design, development, testing and implementation of the financial processes in the SAP system and integration points

• Configure, deploy and maintain FICO modules

• Provide leadership, direction and support to SAP configuration efforts; oversee the preparation of policies, procedures, process and functional specifications

• Ensure the SAP application’s integration and functionality is clearly articulated; provide expert advice in determining a best practice approach in deploying components

• Lead cross functional teams to address business or systems issues

• Act as a liaison between the business and the development team to ensure functional requirements are understood and ensure development requirements integrated

• Serve as a Finance Subject Matter Expert (SME), participates in related projects

• Ensure instructional materials are accurate; provide subject matter expertise and support for end user training delivery

• Develop FICO knowledge/competency in super users and subject matter experts throughout the business

• Mentor and train functional analysts in gathering and documenting business requirements and specifications for technical solutions

• Assist employees, vendor or other customers by answering questions related to financial processes, procedures and services

• Complete work in a timely and accurate manner while providing exceptional customer service

• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• This position requires a minimum five years of SAP configuration and implementation experience.

• Experience with SAP FICO modules, specifically General Ledger (FI-GL), Accounts Payable (FI-AP), Accounts Receivable (FI-AR), Bank Accounting (FI-BL), Asset Accounting (FI-AA), Cost Elements, Cost Centers, Profit Centers, and Internal Orders.

• SAP HANA experience

• Knowledge of the key integration points with all SAP modules and key design implications is required.

• Proven understanding of Solution Manager and best practices as applied to design and delivery of solution is desired.

• Advanced level computer experience, including skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio is necessary.

SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Strong organizational skills and initiative to improve processes is crucial.

• Ability to identify complex problems, review information to develop and evaluate options then implement solutions is essential.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate across all levels of the organization is necessary; must be able to clearly articulate ideas verbally and in writing.

• Ability to coach end-users is required.

• Proven ability to motivate self and others is necessary.

• The ability to work efficiently under pressure, accurately meet deadlines, present a professional demeanor and work well independently is essential.

• Proven ability to collaborate across the Company including the ability to manage and respond to different organizational situations while maintaining a positive and friendly attitude is essential.

• Maintaining confidentiality, treating others with respect and upholding Company values is key.

Pay:

$89,000-$117,000 a year*

*The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)