SAP Product Analyst

Product Analyst

Location: Belgium (remote)

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 40 hours per week 

Imagine your next project as a Product Analyst, working at the forefront of cutting edge work and technology with one of the leading Pharmaceutical companies in the world!

roles and responsibilities

The PA (Product Analyst) FICO is part of the overall Transact Invoice to Pay stream and will support the Invoice management squad. The consultant will lead the effort to design solutions that meets the business requirements. The PA understands the Accounts Payable business processes, mainly the integration with FICO, and works closely with the business partners and TPO Invoice Management (Technical Product Owner) to deliver the new solution in S/4 Hana. 

The PA will also support the consulting related to FI integrations & translation into End-to-End accounting models. The PA will facilitate the implementation, while maintaining a high degree of customer satisfaction. Will ensure that the Agile Methodology is the primary option to deliver the IT solution. Supported by the different TPO’s (Invoice Management and Payment), the PA will deliver the Epics, Features and User Stories to the Scrum Team. Will schedule the demos of the IT solution with the TPM, TPO and business partners. Will support the business during UAT testing, Cut Over Activities and the Go Live. This will involve: 

• Building strong partnerships with business 

• Business IT interface

  • Understand the business’s needs 

  • Liaise between the IT department and the Business on functional design items for software delivery in the finance space.

• Business requirements analysis

  • Creating Epics/Stories 

  • Setup POC where needed

  • Defines Acceptance criteria

  • Understands Product complexity and how to prioritize business requirements

  • Understands development estimates and how levels of effort impact the priority of requirements

  • Understand accounting impact & interdependencies

• Program oversight

  • Partners with Scrum Master and Scrum Team to estimate development effort

  • Reports back to the Technical Product Owner on status of the delivery of features and functionality

• Manage to assure compliance and adherence to all SOX, regulatory and business requirements 

• Resolves business and technical challenges to deliver on time, cost and quality and to ensure realization of business benefits

• Effectively communicate expectations and status to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.

Key Deliverables:

• Functional solution design 

• End-to-End Accounting documents

• Defining Epics and Stories

• Prioritized user stories and story points

• Define the User Acceptance criteria

• Define testing scenarios & support business

• Preparation of Cut Over Plan and Go Live

how to succeed

The PA must have a strong accounting background & strong knowledge of the technology used to meet the business requirements. Requirements:

• 10- 15 years of relevant experience

• Expert in SAP S/4 FICO with deep knowledge in Accounts Payables 

• Ability to translate business requirements into Technical Epics/Stories.  Experience working across multiple levels of business and IT stakeholders.

• Strong technology knowledge and how to apply that technology

• Strong accounting background

• Strong SAP S/4 technology knowledge 

• Experience with JIRA, Confluence and Testing Tools 

• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity

• Strong problem solving, analytical and design skills are required.  

• Solid written, presentation and verbal communication skills are required.  

• Good knowledge of basic accounting principles

• Fluent in English – both written and verbal

• Experience integrating SAP & non-SAP systems, with exposure to VIM product in S/4 Hana is preferred.

• You are passionate about taking ownership and driven to move issues and requests into resolution together with your team  

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for a 12 months duration and has a strong chance of extension. This is a fully remote position.

US travel required (1 week a year) to attend a workshop is a required.

you are welcome here

J&J is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. As a skilled contractor, you’ll play a key part in the thinking, strategy, dynamism - and impact - of this iconic global healthcare company as they touch the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at Johnson & Johnson. 

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. 

questions

If you would like some additional information about the role please contact: simone.strong@randstadsourceright.co.uk

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.