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SAP Systems Analyst

Nexcess

The SAP Systems Analyst is the hands-on technical owner of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud. This position bridges the gap between technical data management and functional system design. The role combines the finance core (general ledger, close support, procure-to-pay, and user provisioning) with integration, data, and cloud administration work.

Responsibilities

  • The role works closely with Finance, Accounting, and business stakeholders to design, configure, and document new system functionalities, ensuring our SAP platform evolves to meet growing business needs.
  • System Design, Integration, and Extensibility (approx.
  • 30%) Design, build, and operate integrations between S/4HANA Public Cloud and the broader landscape (billing, expense management, banks, payroll, and others) using SAP Integration Suite and SAP-delivered APIs.
  • Build side-by-side extensions on SAP BTP (SAP Build, CAP, SAPUI5/Fiori) and in-app extensions (custom fields, logic, CDS views, ABAP Cloud where permitted).
  • Follow clean-core principles and use released APIs only.
  • Automate repetitive finance processes with SAP Build Process Automation (BPA) where it fits.
  • Gather and document business requirements with finance and business users, translate them into functional and technical specifications and standard SAP configuration.
  • Create and maintain documentation for architecture, configurations, data flows, and runbooks.
  • Take part in unit and integration testing of new configurations and developments; identify opportunities for optimization and process improvement.
  • Finance Systems, Close, and Procure-to-Pay (approx.
  • 25%) Configure GL accounts for the company codes, and manage the chart of accounts, ledgers, currencies, fiscal calendars, and multi-entity and intercompany structures.
  • Support period-end and year-end close, including the advanced financial close and reconciliation tools.
  • Review billing and payment feed exceptions and confirm that customer invoices and payments tie to the GL and open items.
  • Configure suppliers using SAP Build Process Automation (BPA), and support purchase requisitions and orders, invoice verification, inventory management, and supplier master data.
  • Partner with Accounting to validate migrated balances and sign off the results.
  • Data Management and Integrity (approx.
  • 25%) Support the transition of customer line items, AR aging, and deferred revenue from legacy billing systems into SAP, and validate the migrated balances.
  • Convert legacy billing calculations into SQL data pipelines and automate monthly line-item reconciliation (for example, in Python).
  • Own the interface between the billing system, the intermediary SQL database, and SAP.
  • Build automated completeness checks that compare record counts, totals, and document numbers across billing, SQL, and SAP, and report and reload any missing records.
  • Oversee and refine existing data transformation (ETL) processes, particularly for the monthly financial close, to keep data accurate and on time.
  • Analyze and map data flows between SAP and other integrated business systems.
  • Support data governance by helping define and enforce data standards in SAP.
  • System Governance, User Access, Cloud Administration, and Support (approx.
  • 20%) Own user provisioning: new users, changes, and terminations, including business role assignment and timely removal of access.
  • Maintain security roles, and support periodic access reviews and audit requests.
  • Central Business Configuration (CBC), Cloud Connector, and BTP Cockpit integrations.
  • Manage communication arrangements, communication systems, credentials, and certificate renewals; monitor message flows and resolve failures.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for end-user support and resolve issues.
  • Assist with change control and configuration promotion between test and production tenants.
  • Support SAP release and patch cycles, including reviewing release notes, regression testing, and sign-off before production.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
  • 5+ years in SAP systems analysis, enterprise integration, or development, with 2+ years on S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition.
  • Working knowledge of SAP Finance (FI/CO) and strong accounting fundamentals, including general ledger, close, and reconciliation processes.
  • Working knowledge of SAP procurement (MM), supplier master data, and SAP Build Process Automation (BPA).
  • Proficiency as an SAP BTP / Extensibility Developer: CAP, ABAP RAP, OData, JavaScript/TypeScript.
  • SQL skills and a deep understanding of ETL concepts; Python for automating reconciliation.
  • Working knowledge of SAP Integration Suite, Central Business Configuration, Cloud Connector, and BTP Cockpit.
  • Experience with SOX controls, user access reviews, and external audit support.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills, including explaining technical concepts to non-technical users.
  • A drive to learn and master new technologies in the SAP ecosystem.

Preferred

  • Qualifications Prior hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud, SAP BTP, and functional areas (e.g., FI, MM, FSCM).
  • Familiarity with business processes (e.g., financial closing, procure-to-pay, supply chain).
  • Experience with system testing or quality assurance (QA) methodologies.
  • About Nexcess Nexcess provides specialty cloud solutions for organizations where performance and compliance have to coexist. We serve businesses worldwide, from agencies scaling client sites to enterprises running mission-critical operations. We've built our reputation on deep technical expertise and genuine partnership with every client we work with. Behind every environment we manage is a team of people who take the craft seriously and keep showing up when it matters.