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SAP Business Analyst
Job description
Role Overview: We are seeking a skilled and proactive SAP Business Analyst to bridge the gap between business operations and SAP system functionality. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements, analyze processes, and configure SAP ERP modules (such as FI/CO, MM, SD) to support organizational goals.
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in SAP configuration, process analysis, and user support—helping ensure that SAP solutions are effectively aligned with business strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand operational needs and translate them into SAP solutions. Analyze, document, and optimize existing business processes across functional areas. Configure, test, and support SAP ERP modules including (but not limited to) FI/CO , MM , SD , and HR . Conduct gap analyses between current and desired systems and propose effective enhancements.
Support end-to-end SAP implementations, upgrades, and integrations , ensuring minimal business disruption. Provide training and ongoing end-user support to maximize adoption and system usability. Monitor SAP system performance , troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with technical teams to implement fixes. Create and maintain comprehensive functional documentation including process flows, test cases, and training materials.
Participate in project planning , workshops, and cross-functional meetings to support agile and waterfall delivery.
Required Skills
& Experience: Strong working knowledge of SAP ERP modules : FI/CO, MM, SD (HR and others a plus). Hands-on experience in SAP configuration and functional testing . Solid understanding of business process modeling , analysis, and improvement techniques. Proficient in requirements gathering , documentation, and stakeholder communication.
Experience in full lifecycle SAP projects: blueprinting, realization, testing, go-live, and support. Ability to conduct UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and training sessions for business users. Familiarity with integration points between SAP modules and external systems. Comfortable working in project delivery environments using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science , or a related field. Master’s degree or MBA preferred. SAP certifications in relevant modules (FI/CO, MM, SD, etc.) are a strong plus. Core Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication Effective stakeholder and user engagement Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams Attention to detail with a process improvement mindset
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