Business Systems Specialist - SAP Finance
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About the Role
CPKC seeks a Specialist Functional Analyst for SAP Finance solutions. You will gather requirements, design, configure, test, and maintain SAP FI modules (AA, PS, RE-FX) to support business processes.
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Responsibilities
- Deliver sustainment and project activities to support CPKC foundations in SAP Finance AA, PS and/or RE FX
- Develop strong understanding to maintain and support existing CPKC SAP Finance applications through ticket/incident management in accordance with SLAs
- Design, implement, and optimize sustainable solutions or enhancements through SAP configuration and development activities
- Support development of test strategies and test plans; ensure traceability of requirements to business needs, solutions, and testing
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with CPKC Finance teams
- Coordinate with cross functional groups to conduct blueprinting, requirements analysis, impact assessments, product demonstrations, and training workshops
- Collaborate with IS technical teams, PMO, Change Management, architecture, and business stakeholders to deliver projects and operational activities
- Capture and document non functional requirements and liaise with architecture to ensure broader requirements are addressed
- Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams
- Participate in on call support rotation for SAP production environment
Requirements
- Post secondary education in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
- 6+ years related experience including systems development and support
- 3+ years directly related to SAP Enterprise systems implementation and support, specifically FI module (AA, PS, RE FX)
- Strong SAP FI configuration experience with hands on support across core FI modules
- Proven experience with SAP project delivery and ongoing application support
- Knowledge of SAP product suite including business processes, configuration, navigation, integrations (HR, PM, MM), and SAP Business Intelligence
- Experience with SAP Solution Manager/CHARM and change management processes
- End to end delivery experience: requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing, transport coordination, training, go live, post production support
- SAP Certification is considered an asset
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Purpose of the Position
- Reporting to the Team Lead Finance Solutions, as the Specialist Functional Analyst – SAP Finance Solutions, you will gather requirements, analyze, estimate, prioritize, design, build, test, implement and maintain the required functionality within the respective SAP modules in support of business pro
- This position can be based in Calgary, Toronto or Kansas City.
Position Accountabilities
- Responsible for delivering sustainment and project activities to support CPKC foundations, primarily in the area of SAP Finance AA, PS and or RE FX.
- Develop a strong understanding to maintain and support existing CPKC SAP Finance applications through ticket/incident management in accordance with SLAs.
- Design, implement, and optimize sustainable solutions or enhancements through SAP configuration and development activities, aligned with best business practices and CPKC IS architectural standards.
- Support the development of test strategies and test plans; ensure traceability of requirements to business needs, solutions, and testing; validate that solutions meet business requirements and conform to specifications.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with CPKC Finance teams.
- Coordinate with cross functional groups to conduct blueprinting, requirements analysis, impact assessments, product demonstrations, and training workshops.
- Collaborate with IS technical teams, PMO, Change Management, architecture, and business stakeholders to deliver projects and operational activities.
- Capture and document non functional requirements (e.g., usability, learnability, reliability) and liaise with architecture to ensure broader requirements (e.g., security, compatibility, maintainability) are addressed.
- Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams.
- Participate in the on call support rotation for the SAP production environment.
Position Requirements
- Post secondary education (degree or diploma) in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
- 6+ years related experience, including systems/applications development and support, business systems analysis, systems project management, of which 3+ years’ experience is directly related to implementation and support of SAP Enterprise systems, specifically the FI module in the areas of AA, PS and
- Strong SAP FI configuration experience with hands on support across core FI modules, including AA, PS, and/or RE FX.
- Proven experience with SAP project delivery and ongoing application support.
- Ability to troubleshoot issues, identify solutions, and effectively communicate with business stakeholders through successful implementation.
- Knowledge of SAP product suite, including business processes, configuration, navigation, integrations (HR, PM, MM), and SAP Business Intelligence.
- Familiarity with New GL, Consolidations, Regulatory Reporting, and SAP S/4HANA (considered an asset).
- Experience with SAP Solution Manager/CHARM and change management processes.
- End to end delivery experience: requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing (unit and UAT), transport coordination, training, go live, and post production support.
- SAP Certification is considered an asset.
What CPKC Has to Offer
- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Competitive company pension plan
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Performance Incentive Program
- Annual Fitness Subsidy
- Part time Studies Program
Pre Employment Requirements
- Background Investigation: Criminal history check, Education verification, Professional references
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