SAP Business Analyst

Business AnalystFinancial Accounting Systems Transformation (FAST)Full-TimeBoston, MA or Springfield, MAThe OpportunityAs a Business Analyst you will be responsible for collaborating with stakeholders and the project team to understand, assess, recommend, and implement business process solutions that facilitate, improve and/or streamline existing business processes.Primary responsibilities:Understand, document, and maintain business requirements, including existing challengesa/issues, and success criteriaAssess feasibility with the project team and facilitate solutioning effortsProvide guidance to stakeholders on solution optionsDrive successful execution of the end-to-end lifecycleProvide status updates to stakeholders and project leadership teamThe TeamThis role aligns under the Financial Accounting Systems Transformation (FAST) project team, which is part of the Controllers group. The team is leading the charge to transition from SAP R3 to SAP S4/HANA and related data, business process and Reporting changes. This team continues to evolve and will provide candidates with growth opportunities.The role reports to the Head of Data Management and partners with Corporate IT, third party Vendors and business users/leaders.The ImpactAccountability: Subject matter expert for workstreams in SAP S/4 HANA in partnership with IT and offshore partners.Business Acumen: Understand the end-to-end processes, including cross functional impacts and dependencies.Inclusion: Lead Use Case formulation, as-is/to-be analysis, product demos, joint application development for processes & SAP capabilities. Share SAP and industry best practices and knowledge, and personal expertise to educate our business processes.Resilience: Understand how data flows through financial systems to accounting function, while planning appropriately for changes with prioritizations. Establish and enhance governance and internal control procedures.Development: Lead SAP centric process changes in alignment with Accounting Policy for evaluation and implementation of new GAAP/Statutory reporting requirements.Leading Others: Collaborate closely with other business areas, such as financial close team to support accounting of transactions/events. Lend tactical support as needed with peer teams.Agility: Coordinate/Collaborate across Finance, enterprise technology, internal audit, enterprise risk, other business units & external audit, as appropriate. Guides the team in establishing effective control/governance for reports/dashboards with tight milestones for successful execution.The Minimum QualificationsBS in Accounting, Finance, IT, or another similar field8+ Years of accounting experience in finance roles or SAP implementation rolesThe Ideal QualificationsMBA or equivalent and/or Certified Public Accountant preferredHands-on experience with SAP ERP and/or SAP S/4 HANA implementations including SAP FI, CO, AR, AP, GL, PCA, CCAExperience implementing Special Purpose Ledger/Parallel LedgerExperience with at least 1 FP&A tools such as SAP BPC, Hyperion/HFM, OneStream, AnaplanExperience in other SAP products - SAP BW, BusinessObjects, SAP BPC, SAP CloudKnowledge of US GAAP, insurance statutory accounting/reporting and/or experience in Financial InstitutionsAbility to work with senior management, business, and IT areas to influence decision makingStrong multi-tasking skills and ability to adapt to changeAbility to proactively take ownership of projects and drive to completionExperience working in a Finance transformation setting & driving changeIdentify and support process improvements that provide business valueAbility to Initiate and/or lead complex projects that may span beyond the scope of own teamExperience in best-in-class control execution and documentationDetail-oriented with demonstrated oral and written communication skillsAuthorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in futureTravel between Boston and Springfield requiredWhat to expect as part of MassMutual and the TeamRegular meetings with your teamFocused one-on-one meetings with your managerAccess to mentorship opportunitiesNetworking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, Veteran, and disability-focused Business Resource GroupsAccess to learning content on Degreed and other informational platformsYour ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits#LI-RK1MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.

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