Business Systems Analyst - Leeds Professional Resources : Job Details

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Business Systems Analyst with proven SAP experience to bridge the gap between business needs and IT solutions. In this role, you will analyze business processes, gather requirements, and configure/implement SAP systems to optimize our logistics, finance, and operations functions. Your expertise in SAP will help drive efficiency, ensure system integrity, and support scalable growth in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Requirements Gathering & Analysis: Collaborate with stakeholders across logistics, supply chain, and finance teams to elicit, document, and prioritize business requirements for SAP modules (e.g., FI/CO, MM, SD, WM).
• SAP Configuration & Customization: Design, configure, and test SAP solutions, including enhancements, integrations with third-party tools, and workflow automations to align with business processes.
• Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for process improvements using SAP best practices; conduct gap analysis between current systems and desired outcomes.
• Testing & Implementation: Develop test plans, perform unit/integration/user acceptance testing (UAT), and support go-live activities, including data migration and training end-users.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Provide ongoing SAP support, resolve system issues, and monitor performance to ensure high availability and compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., SOX, GDPR).
• Documentation & Reporting: Create comprehensive documentation for configurations, processes, and user guides; generate reports and dashboards using SAP tools like SAP BW or Analytics Cloud.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with IT developers, project managers, and external vendors to deliver projects on time and within budget, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years as a Business Systems Analyst with hands-on SAP experience, including at least 3 years in implementing/configuring core modules (FI/CO, MM, SD preferred). Proven track record in logistics/supply chain or finance sectors is a plus.
• Technical Skills:Proficiency in SAP ECC or S/4HANA; experience with ABAP, Fiori, or integration tools like SAP PI/PO.
• Strong analytical skills with tools like Visio, Jira, or Confluence for requirements modeling.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and ERP system integrations.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities; ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field. SAP certification (e.g., Certified Application Associate) is highly preferred.