SAP FICO Functional Architect and Business Analyst

Business Analyst

Job Description:

Description

Digital within Airbus is a Transnational Organisation mirroring the Industrial landscape. Digital is currently undergoing a major transformation programme focussing on Product and Technology Service teams with an end-to-end (E2E) accountability and full responsibility for the value proposition.

As SAP FICO Functional Architect for S4 Transformation, the candidate should have extensive S/4HANA experience. This role will act as the key liaison between the finance business and the IT development team. You will be responsible for capturing, analyzing, and translating business requirements into functional solutions within the S/4HANA platform, utilizing the SAP Activate methodology to drive finance transformation..

Qualifications:

• Graduate in an area such as information technology, applied mathematics, engineering,

• 7+ years of hands-on experience as an SAP FICO Business Analyst or Consultant.

• Proven, multi-project experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance (Central Finance or greenfield/brownfield implementations).

• Deep, practical experience using the SAP Activate methodology for S/4HANA implementations.

• Expert-level configuration skills across all core SAP FICO modules.

• Strong understanding of the integration points between FICO and other SAP modules (e.g., SD, MM).

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• A background in finance or accounting (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is highly beneficial.

• SAP S/4HANA FICO certification is preferred.

• Excellent communication skills as required to engage customers on requirements and delivery

• Working experience in Scrum Computing and an Agile environment 

• Team player and collaborative mindset

• Stakeholder management- excellent and adaptive communication with diverse audiences & skills

• Learning agility, curiosity and creativity, independence of mind and innovative "out of the box" mindset

• Ability to work autonomously with Good Communication Skills

Responsibilities

• High focus on customer satisfaction and short time-to-market

• Define best match between needs and existing solutions & technologies

• Lead and facilitate SAP Activate methodology workshops (e.g., Fit-to-Standard analysis) in the Explore phase to gather and document business requirements.

• Analyze complex "As-Is" and "To-Be" finance processes and identify opportunities for simplification and standardization within SAP S/4HANA.

• Configure SAP FICO modules (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Controlling, etc.) to meet business needs.

• Author detailed functional specification documents for custom developments (RICEFW).

• Collaborate with technical teams to design and test integrations, enhancements, and reports.

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans (unit, integration, and UAT).

• Act as the FICO subject matter expert (SME) for the project team, providing guidance and troubleshooting complex issues.

• Support change management, end-user training, and post-go-live activities.

• Ensure clear and timely communication with all project stakeholders, from team members to senior leadership.

• Contribute hands-on to project problem-solving and strategic decisions when required.

• Understand data business processes and technical architecture of Airbus SAP landscape

• Conducts in-depth discovery meetings, targeted at understanding, capturing, and identifying the complex business requirements and operational objectives of the customer, with recommendations on automation.

• Identify areas for improvement in business processes providing possible IT solutions compliant with the IT strategy.

• Supports the IT Product Manager in the Product/Service Planning based on the customer requirements.

• Produces documentation of current challenges, future requirements, and benefits in a manner appropriate for the customer.

• Defines and develop the required specification documents to be reviewed with stakeholders and Product team members.

• Monitors external business trends in order to better challenge the business requirements.

The position will have to drive the design of multiple applications at the same time. Global consistency has to be ensured and a transverse strategy has to be implemented in that way.

Success Metrics

Success will be measured in a variety of areas, including but not limited to

• High performance of the Airbus data platform 

• Consistently ensure the on-time delivery and quality (first-time-right) of the projects

• Bring innovative cost-effective solutions 

• Achieve the customer satisfaction

• Creating impact along with team acting with integrity

- Serves as liaison between Product Management teams and technical resources during product development and implementation to ensure integrity of the solution delivered.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus India Private Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Digital

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