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Position Purpose:
The Sr. Analyst, S/4 Inventory Process Engineering will help support the design and implementation of SAP S/4 inventory accounting processes across the organization. They will support financial validation of SAP S/4 store conversion through pilot and rollout activities including, monitoring and validating financial accuracy, supporting financial defect identification and resolution, and driving associated change management. The Sr. Analyst will also partner with Finance/Accounting, IT and Product to define and implement future-state inventory flows, ensuring processes align with new SAP S/4 driven financial posting and reporting requirements. This position is part of the broader Merchandise Inventory Accounting team and a world-class Controllership organization, which serves as a strategic and innovative partner focused on financial statement integrity and supporting business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
75% Operational Duties: Partners with Product, IT and Business teams to understand new initiatives, builds out current and to-be accounting and system process maps to identify financial exposure points, supports leadership while defining financial requirements, and acts as the primary point of contact for defining test cases and performing UAT.
10% Collaboration: Partners with IT/Product and Business teams to learn about changes and support testing, production troubleshooting, and resolution efforts.
10% Project Support: Partners with the Manager and/or the Lead Analyst to work through continuous improvement efforts and special projects
5% Skill Building & Professional Development: Seeks further knowledge on key developments and trends within finance (e.g., analytics, intelligent automation, robotics)
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This Position typically reports to the Manager, S/4 Inventory Process Engineering
- This Position has 0 Direct Reports
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Conditions could produce mild discomfort on occasion.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
Progress toward CPA or solid foundational understanding of GAAP and core accounting logic
Experience partnering across cross-functional teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
Strong analytical skills with the curiosity to identify issues and the ability to assess risks
SAP S/4HANA experience preferred
Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's degree in business or a related field of study
Preferred Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 2
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
- 2+ years
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
- None
Certifications:
- None
Competencies:
- Action Oriented
- Nimble Learning
- Collaborates
- Cultivates Innovation
- Instills Trust
- Optimizes Work Processes
- Builds Networks
- Communicates Effectively
- Customer Focus
- Drives Results
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