Allied Mineral Products
Allied does not provide sponsorship.
Business Analyst (SAP FICO) Onsite Position - Columbus, OH
Allied Mineral Products is a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide. We are seeking a Business Analyst, SAP FICO to support our Finance and Accounting Department in our Columbus, Ohio location and to aid the global business. This is an on‑site position.
The SAP FICO Business Analyst serves as a key liaison between Finance/Controlling departments and IT. This role is responsible for the functional design, configuration, testing, and support of SAP’s Finance (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules. The analyst will collaborate with global finance teams, accounting, cost management, and IT stakeholders to streamline financial processes and ensure compliance using SAP S/4HANA.
This position requires a strong understanding of financial operations including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, asset accounting, cost center accounting, and internal orders. The analyst will lead initiatives to enhance system capabilities, resolve complex issues, and deliver scalable solutions aligned with business objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Business Process Analysis & Requirements Gathering: Partner with finance and controlling stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into SAP solutions; conduct workshops and interviews; document business process flows and functional specifications.
SAP Configuration & Solution Design: Configure SAP FI components (GL, AP, AR, asset accounting, bank accounting) and CO components (cost centers, internal orders, profit centers, product costing); design and implement enhancements using SAP best practices and custom development when necessary.
Testing & Quality Assurance: Develop and execute unit, integration, and user acceptance test plans; validate system changes against business requirements and ensure defect resolution; support regression testing during upgrades and patch deployments.
Production Support & Troubleshooting: Provide Level 2/3 support for SAP FICO issues, including root cause analysis and resolution; monitor system performance and proactively identify improvement areas; collaborate with SAP Basis and ABAP teams for technical issue resolution.
Project Management & Change Control: Lead or participate in small to medium‑sized SAP projects, including rollout, upgrades, and process improvements; manage timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications; ensure compliance with change control procedures and documentation standards.
Documentation & Training: Create and maintain functional documentation (configuration guides, process maps, training materials); deliver training sessions and workshops for end‑users and super users.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Stay current with SAP S/4HANA innovations, Fiori apps, and industry trends; recommend process improvements and system enhancements to drive efficiency and accuracy.
Qualifications
Minimum Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer science, finance, information systems, or a related field; equivalent work experience desired.
Minimum of 5 years FICO experience preferred.
Experience supporting and enhancing SAP S/4HANA preferred.
Strong experience with SAP FICO.
IT domain experience in at least three of the following areas: SAP configuration, testing, functional specs preparation, working with developers on enhancements, A/P, A/R, banking, costing, credit, fixed assets, general ledger, internal orders, OpenText, sales tax, project systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self‑motivated and able to work independently.
Ability to drive collaboration across different personalities and departments.
Experience converting business requirements to use cases and user stories with acceptance criteria.
Demonstrated ability to engage both developers and business partners to achieve target outcomes.
Willingness to work flexible hours when required; dependable and punctual.
Willingness to work onsite and travel domestically or internationally on occasion.
Eligibility to work in the US indefinitely, without sponsorship, and able to work full‑time onsite.
Total Compensation
Competitive base pay
Retirement plans:
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Allied contributes 25% of your annual earnings into the plan each year
401K program
Annual profit sharing
Paid time off for vacation, sick days, holidays
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision programs
Life insurance
Short‑term and long‑term disability
Allied Mineral Products Holding, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Business Analyst (SAP FICO) Onsite Position - Columbus, OH
Allied Mineral Products is a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide. We are seeking a Business Analyst, SAP FICO to support our Finance and Accounting Department in our Columbus, Ohio location and to aid the global business. This is an on‑site position.
The SAP FICO Business Analyst serves as a key liaison between Finance/Controlling departments and IT. This role is responsible for the functional design, configuration, testing, and support of SAP’s Finance (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules. The analyst will collaborate with global finance teams, accounting, cost management, and IT stakeholders to streamline financial processes and ensure compliance using SAP S/4HANA.
This position requires a strong understanding of financial operations including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, asset accounting, cost center accounting, and internal orders. The analyst will lead initiatives to enhance system capabilities, resolve complex issues, and deliver scalable solutions aligned with business objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Business Process Analysis & Requirements Gathering: Partner with finance and controlling stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into SAP solutions; conduct workshops and interviews; document business process flows and functional specifications.
SAP Configuration & Solution Design: Configure SAP FI components (GL, AP, AR, asset accounting, bank accounting) and CO components (cost centers, internal orders, profit centers, product costing); design and implement enhancements using SAP best practices and custom development when necessary.
Testing & Quality Assurance: Develop and execute unit, integration, and user acceptance test plans; validate system changes against business requirements and ensure defect resolution; support regression testing during upgrades and patch deployments.
Production Support & Troubleshooting: Provide Level 2/3 support for SAP FICO issues, including root cause analysis and resolution; monitor system performance and proactively identify improvement areas; collaborate with SAP Basis and ABAP teams for technical issue resolution.
Project Management & Change Control: Lead or participate in small to medium‑sized SAP projects, including rollout, upgrades, and process improvements; manage timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications; ensure compliance with change control procedures and documentation standards.
Documentation & Training: Create and maintain functional documentation (configuration guides, process maps, training materials); deliver training sessions and workshops for end‑users and super users.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Stay current with SAP S/4HANA innovations, Fiori apps, and industry trends; recommend process improvements and system enhancements to drive efficiency and accuracy.
Qualifications
Minimum Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer science, finance, information systems, or a related field; equivalent work experience desired.
Minimum of 5 years FICO experience preferred.
Experience supporting and enhancing SAP S/4HANA preferred.
Strong experience with SAP FICO.
IT domain experience in at least three of the following areas: SAP configuration, testing, functional specs preparation, working with developers on enhancements, A/P, A/R, banking, costing, credit, fixed assets, general ledger, internal orders, OpenText, sales tax, project systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self‑motivated and able to work independently.
Ability to drive collaboration across different personalities and departments.
Experience converting business requirements to use cases and user stories with acceptance criteria.
Demonstrated ability to engage both developers and business partners to achieve target outcomes.
Willingness to work flexible hours when required; dependable and punctual.
Willingness to work onsite and travel domestically or internationally on occasion.
Eligibility to work in the US indefinitely, without sponsorship, and able to work full‑time onsite.
Total Compensation
Competitive base pay
Retirement plans:
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Allied contributes 25% of your annual earnings into the plan each year
401K program
Annual profit sharing
Paid time off for vacation, sick days, holidays
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision programs
Life insurance
Short‑term and long‑term disability
Allied Mineral Products Holding, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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