Sr. Systems Analyst, Enterprise Applications

The Opportunity:

At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That’s why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor’s Data Engineering vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.

We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Mid-Senior SAP FICO Systems Analyst to serve as a trusted partner for our Finance/Accounting departments. In this role, you will lead the design, configuration, optimization, and day-to-day support of core SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules on SAP S4 HANA platform and take on related projects aligning with company goals.

What we’re looking for:

• Education: Highschool Diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, etc. preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience as an SAP FICO Analyst, Consultant, or equivalent functional engineering role
• SAP Version Depth: Proven hands-on configuration experience in SAP ECC 6.0 and/or SAP S/4HANA Finance and Costing.
• Financial Acumen: Solid understanding of financial regulations, general accounting principles (US-GAAP and/or IFRS), and corporate tax procedures. Proven ability to translate financial and management accounting requirements into scalable SAP FICO configurations, while seamlessly converting complex system outputs into clear business-focused insights for stakeholders.
• Technical Familiarity: Comfortable navigating ABAP code to troubleshoot system errors, assess modifications, and leverage standard user exits or substitution rules.
• Official SAP FICO or S/4HANA Finance Certification.
• Experience supporting large-scale ERP migrations, carve-outs, or mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
• Prior exposure to advanced analytics tools, Business Intelligence (BI), or Data Warehousing technologies.
• Experience implementing or managing niche sub-modules such as Material Ledger, Treasury, or Central Finance (CFIN), SAC

Who you are:

• Outstanding problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Confident verbal and written communication skills, with a track record of translating complex technical concepts into accessible language for non-technical leadership

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Finance and Accounting Lead the design, configuration, testing, and implementation of core SAP FI/CO modules, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), Cost Center Accounting (CCA), Profit Center Accounting (PCA), Product Costing using actual costing enabled using Material Ledger in S4 HANA application. Lead functional design for FP&A related reporting using SAC and other analytical tools like PowerBI
• Product Costing - Experience and knowledge for subjects like Standard costing, Actual costing and inventory valuation using Material Ledger, Variance analysis , experience in discreet manufacturing, annual planning, settlement, allocation, cost component structure, long term planning(LTP) or integrated business planning (IBP)
• Supply Chain Integration: Oversee and optimize critical integration points between FI/CO and operational modules, specifically Production Planning (PP), Materials Management (MM), and Sales and Distribution (SD).
• Business Analysis & Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for the Finance team to gather, analyze, and document complex business requirements. Translate business needs into detailed technical specifications and functional designs
• Operational Excellence & Close Support: Provide functional guidance and troubleshooting for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes to ensure accurate internal and external financial reporting
• Design, Development, Testing

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.